Monthly Archives: December 2015

A few more items on the Christmas List

Posted on December 23, 2015 by indyjerry77

When we were children; one of the great Christmas traditions was to compile a Christmas Wish List; and sometimes when times were good to epic proportions.     Then, and I was very good at this as a child; would mount a … Continue reading →

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Newburyport’s ‘Grassy Knoll’

Posted on December 16, 2015 by indyjerry77

This last city council meeting and another one this immediate last Thursday, has uncovered some strange things that went on having to do with 8 Strong Street, the Board of Health and the Newburyport Historic District; especially dealing with the … Continue reading →

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Let’s take advantage of this rare opportunity!

Posted on December 14, 2015 by indyjerry77

It’s time to get on foot or bike or car and travel around the City. John Bromfield, bless his heart; did much to create the spectacular beauty called, ‘Newburyport’.      In old archival photos, the original downtown and immediate neighborhoods were barren … Continue reading →

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Know the truth but please respect my illusions

Posted on December 13, 2015 by indyjerry77

I laughed at the bumper sticker I spotted yesterday during the Invitation Night here in Newburyport.       It certainly could be applied to politics and our society on many different levels; but in respect to this blog entry, I’m thinking about … Continue reading →

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What’s their beef with parks?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by indyjerry77

I wanted to get back into the holiday spirit but so many have written back asking questions like, “What is a dark sider?” and “What’s their problem with the idea of a park?”; that I feel I need to follow … Continue reading →

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Resist being manipulated

Posted on December 8, 2015 by indyjerry77

Tis the season for Christmas and Hanukkah and general holiday cheer; spent with family and friends.       And in our classic ‘Dickens’ setting downtown and our lovely historic neighborhoods; the last thing we want to hear or see is more politics … Continue reading →

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