A busy day on the river...

Baseball and longevity

So I whipped up a quick video for the Museum's new web site that accompanies the "Baseball as America" exhibition.



For as long as I can remember, there's been a graffito on the bridge near work that says "Bill Lee for Mayor" right under the sign admonishing people "Do Not Deface This Wall". I love the contrast, and it never fails to make me smile, such is my regard for the Spaceman. In this strange, post-World Series Champs world, it comforts me to have a tangible link to the bad old days, when you had to make your joy at being a Red Sox fan. Bill Lee was a lifesaver when I was a kid, always good for a win and some comic relief. There hasn't been another one like him since. His "Little Red (Sox) Book" is a great read. Long Live the Spaceman!

Pilings

After a century or so of sitting in the river, the bunches of pilings that used to line the channel into the Lechmere Canal were pulled out. It was one of the snowiest days of the season thus far. We felt bad for the guys out there...