Category Archives: Repost

International Talk like a Pirate Day! Annual repost.

Posted on September 18, 2025 by On the North River

On Sept 19th it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers, of Albany, Oregon, U.S., who proclaimed September 19 each year as … Continue reading →

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911 (repost from 2018)

Posted on September 11, 2025 by On the North River

Our President behaved on 9/11/01 the same way he responds to every tragedy today – with concern, compassion and practical help. Donald Trump went in person down to ground zero the day it happened. And he didn’t just go for … Continue reading →

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RMV part two. (Repost from 2023)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by On the North River

I’m reposting this in honor of the May 7th 2025 final deadline for Real ID for domestic flights. Previously…  RMV Finally secured the renewal for my MA drivers license and (unwanted) upgrade to Real ID. On the second appointment, following … Continue reading →

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RMV (Repost from 2023)

Posted on May 5, 2025 by On the North River

I’m reposting this in honor of the May 7th 2025 final deadline for Real ID for domestic flights. So Thursday was my appointment with Triple A for my license renewal in Massachusetts. My license expires on Sunday and I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day (Repost)

Posted on November 8, 2024 by On the North River

(2024)  Years pass and things change.  When I put this together in 2012 I had heard of DJT, but he was a reality TV star. Now it’s a few days after his historic re-reelection.  And he’s the hope of the … Continue reading →

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Repost from ten years ago: Almost mid-winter paddle.

Posted on January 7, 2024 by On the North River

(Me now: I miss this.  My neglected kayaks languish in the garage) First time I’ve gone out in January, so I guess there isn’t so much a season for Kayaking, as Conditions trump Calendar. I gather that Hingham Harbor leaves … Continue reading →

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