So this afternoon we're westbound on Doe Run Road, heading home after the seventh and final errand of the day, and we spy two men hurrying out the front door of a house carrying a large rolled-up carpet. I stared in astonishment. Just two nights before I'd watched an eerily similar scene in the brilliant film version of Frederick Forsyth's "Day of the Jackal." Some French government henchmen whack an OAS bodyguard on the back of the head, bundle him into a carpet with the efficiency of a pit crew, throw him into the back of a work van and transport him to a waiting airplane so he can be "interviewed" about the plot to assassinate French president Charles de Gaulle.
I'm sure these good Unionville citizens were just getting rid of a worn-out old carpet, however.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
BIRDS: Thousands of snow geese visit East Marlborough
What a stunning sight! Early Friday afternoon thousands of snow geese were hanging out in the open bare field on the south side of Route 926 west of Wollaston Road. There were so many of the white birds that it looked as if the field was covered with snow. There were a few Canada geese along the edges, but they were vastly outnumbered. Snow geese adults are easy to identify in flight: they are white with black wingtips.
BOOKS: A free service that people may not know about
I know I've written about this before, but what a great service the county library system provides. In recent weeks I've been working on two editing projects that piqued my interest: one was about the devastating Spanish flu epidemic in 1918 and the other was about a conservative movement called Christian Reconstructionism.
In both cases I looked on the Chester County Library's website, found a few books that seemed interesting and placed them on hold, just with a few clicks. A few days later I received an email telling me they had arrived at the Bayard Taylor/Kennett Library for pickup. What a good deal!
In both cases I looked on the Chester County Library's website, found a few books that seemed interesting and placed them on hold, just with a few clicks. A few days later I received an email telling me they had arrived at the Bayard Taylor/Kennett Library for pickup. What a good deal!
WEST SIDE STORY: When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way
The other day I was solving the Wall Street Journal's always-excellent Friday crossword puzzle, and there was a clue asking for a song title from "Bells Are Ringing," a musical we did in high school: "--- Girl." I knew the answer immediately: "I Met a Girl." Once you are in a musical, the songs stamp themselves into your brain forever.
Which I daresay is exactly what's happening to the Unionville High School kids who are putting on "West Side Story" in March. "For a small fee in America" or "Krup you" will be the response when one cast member asks another for a ride. The kids who play gang members will find their feet almost involuntarily doing the steps to the Jets and Sharks ballet.
The show will be at 7:30 p.m. March 12, 13, and 14 at the UHS auditorium. Tickets go on sale Feb. 16 at www.showtix4u.com. The organizers were kind enough to send two free tix my way.
Which I daresay is exactly what's happening to the Unionville High School kids who are putting on "West Side Story" in March. "For a small fee in America" or "Krup you" will be the response when one cast member asks another for a ride. The kids who play gang members will find their feet almost involuntarily doing the steps to the Jets and Sharks ballet.
The show will be at 7:30 p.m. March 12, 13, and 14 at the UHS auditorium. Tickets go on sale Feb. 16 at www.showtix4u.com. The organizers were kind enough to send two free tix my way.
KENNETT Y: News from the fitness center
Last night at the Kennett Y I was walking past the gymnasium and peeked in, looking for The Young Relative, who often plays basketball there with his friends on Friday evenings. There he was, looking cool and handsome. I walked in, grinned and waved vigorously at him. He gave a beautifully judged wave, the tiniest possible one consistent with acknowledgment. Really, the lad should be used to Tilda embarrassing him in public by now!
(I should add that it's great to see so many young people involved in sports.)
Careful readers of The Kennett Paper's police blotter will have noticed that the Y has been experiencing several thefts from vehicles in its parking lot. The Y has put up notices urging members to lock their cars. I've also heard that thieves have even been stealing people's car magnets. Which, of course, no amount of locking up would prevent.
(I should add that it's great to see so many young people involved in sports.)
Careful readers of The Kennett Paper's police blotter will have noticed that the Y has been experiencing several thefts from vehicles in its parking lot. The Y has put up notices urging members to lock their cars. I've also heard that thieves have even been stealing people's car magnets. Which, of course, no amount of locking up would prevent.
Friday, February 6, 2015
HIBERNATION: The Cranky Friend emerges, online at least
The Cranky Friend shows some signs of emerging from his usual self-imposed winter isolation, but in his own inimitable way. The other day he sent me an email saying he had finished a big project and wanted to treat me to coffee (as well he should; I helped him land the project).
"Great!" I replied, suggesting a date at Philter that very afternoon.
"No can do," he replied, failing to suggest an alternative.
I went anyway, had a lovely cup of Earl Grey tea and ran into three friends.
"Great!" I replied, suggesting a date at Philter that very afternoon.
"No can do," he replied, failing to suggest an alternative.
I went anyway, had a lovely cup of Earl Grey tea and ran into three friends.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
UNIONVILLE: Only six weeks until the Cheshire Races
Sunday, March 29, is the date for the 2015 Cheshire Point-to-Point Races. (The sound effect you hear is Tilda doing Homer Simpson's cry of delight and triumph: <> I always enjoy the Cheshire Races.) This is the 70th running of the races, which benefit the Cheshire Hunt Conservancy.
Last year's event was a memorable one: The sleet and freezing rain led to the cancellation of the pony races and turned the Plantation Field parking area into a quagmire that only the Hickses' tractors could navigate.
Last year's event was a memorable one: The sleet and freezing rain led to the cancellation of the pony races and turned the Plantation Field parking area into a quagmire that only the Hickses' tractors could navigate.
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