RobertXGillis

RobertXGillis

25+ years of published Op/Ed columns, professional photography, my first book and more from the 28 known galaxies!

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  • A must read
    • Boston Red Sox prove we are BOSTON STRONG with World Series win at Fenway November 1, 2013
    • Celebrating the remarkable clergy of Saint Mary’s Foxboro May 21, 2013
    • The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro — it’s more than just Christmas Lights November 28, 2012
    • Reflections at Ground Zero eleven days after September 11, 2001 September 21, 2001
    • Mother and child reunion survives passage of time; my wife finds her mother after 22 years March 21, 2000
  • Avoiding Fraud
    • Oh, boy! The nice banker in the email says I won $900,000! (fifth time this week) March 25, 2010
    • I hit the UK lottery again! Fifth time this week! October 2, 2008
    • Avoid Fraud: The Online Lottery Scam June 1, 2007
    • Beware Superbowl Ticket Scams On Line (especially eBay and CraigsList) January 1, 2007
    • Avoid Fraud: The Nigerian 419 Letter November 2, 2005
  • Backstreets
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / Gillette Stadium (My hometown) / Saturday, August 18, 2012 August 18, 2012
    • Review: A monster of a show, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Fenway Park Boston, August 15, 2012 August 16, 2012
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / Izod Center, Meadowlands, NJ / Wednesday, April 4, 2012 April 7, 2012
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / TD Bank Garden Boston / Monday, March 26, 2012 March 27, 2012
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Boston, 4/21/2009 and 4/22/2009 April 23, 2009
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – August 2, 2008 at Foxboro, MA / Gillette Stadium August 4, 2008
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at East Rutherford New Jersey / Giants Stadium, July 28, 2008 July 29, 2008
    • Review: Happy Birthday to me: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – MAGIC – Boston Garden 11/19/2007 November 20, 2007
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen Devils and Dust Boston October 28, 2005 October 28, 2005
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen at Gillette Foxboro 8/1/03 and 8/2/03 August 2, 2003
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen Rising Providence 3/10/2003 March 10, 2003
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen at Boston Fleet Center 9/27/1999 September 27, 1999
  • Boston
    • After fifty years, WAAF-107.3 signs off in Boston February 21, 2020
    • “Open your eyes,” a story of my encounter with two homeless people June 25, 2018
    • Boston, you’re my home! (A two day Boston Adventure) April 25, 2018
    • Remembering the fallen Boston fire fighters, and thanking all our courageous protectors March 30, 2014
    • Boston Red Sox prove we are BOSTON STRONG with World Series win at Fenway November 1, 2013
    • ‘Tis the season to be generous November 29, 2011
    • Boston, you’re my kind of town! August 9, 2010
    • Unruly Boston sports fans are a disgrace June 19, 2008
    • Good transit and good morning all you beauitful people (Updated: His name is Manny) May 28, 2008
    • Red Sox Win the World Series November 8, 2004
    • Mr. Gillis’ wild ride – working in Boston August 6, 2004
    • Even angels in the outfield couldn’t help the Red Sox – 2003 October 31, 2003
    • The Great Blizzard of 1978, 25 years later February 6, 2003
  • Bruce Springsteen
    • A River runs through Boston: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band at TD Garden, February 4, 2016 February 13, 2016
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / Gillette Stadium (My hometown) / Saturday, August 18, 2012 August 18, 2012
    • Review: A monster of a show, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Fenway Park Boston, August 15, 2012 August 16, 2012
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / Izod Center, Meadowlands, NJ / Wednesday, April 4, 2012 April 7, 2012
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / TD Bank Garden Boston / Monday, March 26, 2012 March 27, 2012
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at the Comcast Center, Great Woods Mansfield August 22 and 23, 2009 August 24, 2009
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Boston, 4/21/2009 and 4/22/2009 April 23, 2009
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – August 2, 2008 at Foxboro, MA / Gillette Stadium August 4, 2008
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at East Rutherford New Jersey / Giants Stadium, July 28, 2008 July 29, 2008
    • Review: Happy Birthday to me: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – MAGIC – Boston Garden 11/19/2007 November 20, 2007
    • Album Review: Bruce Springsteen MAGIC November 10, 2007
    • Review: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN WITH THE SEEGER SESSIONS BAND May 27, 2006 May 30, 2006
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen Devils and Dust Boston October 28, 2005 October 28, 2005
    • Bruce Springsteen at Fenway Park September 6 and 7, 2003 September 9, 2003
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen at Gillette Foxboro 8/1/03 and 8/2/03 August 2, 2003
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen Rising Providence 3/10/2003 March 10, 2003
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen at Boston Fleet Center 9/27/1999 September 27, 1999
  • Catholic / Church
    • The Church still stands: Remembering the promise of Easter Sunday after the Notre Dame Cathedral fire April 16, 2019
    • Father Steve Madden leaving Saint Mary’s Foxboro in 2015 January 23, 2015
    • We All Want To Be Remembered November 6, 2014
    • UPDATED: An open letter to the Saint Kevin property managers — let us say a proper good-bye before the church is demolished March 7, 2014
    • Celebrating the remarkable clergy of Saint Mary’s Foxboro May 21, 2013
    • The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro — it’s more than just Christmas Lights November 28, 2012
    • Grieving the Saint Kevin’s Property August 13, 2012
    • The prodigal son returns to church (again) October 14, 2011
    • Thoughts on visiting seven churches on Holy Thursday April 26, 2011
    • Eileen Gustin and the Advent Wreath November 23, 2008
    • Visiting Seven Churches on Good Friday — and trying to reconnect with Faith March 16, 2008
    • In loving memory of Father John Joseph Kierce February 28, 2006
    • Celebrating the priesthood June 21, 2005
    • Remembering Pope John Paul II April 10, 2005
    • You can go home again; my visit to Dorchester and Saint Kevin School and Church June 21, 2003
    • April, 2000: Saying Bon Voyage to Father Steve Madden April 27, 2000
    • Standing room only in church April 3, 1999
    • Celebrating Vocations March 12, 1998
  • Christmas
    • Welcoming Ghosts of Christmas at the North Shore Music Theater with David Coffee December 21, 2019
    • Dinner with Mom brings back Memories of Christmas Past December 2, 2018
    • 2016: Embracing the spirit of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and finding the key to the childhood joy December 10, 2016
    • Where Are You Christmas? The Christmas Season Doesn’t Start in September January 9, 2016
    • Fun with Facebook: Christmas 2015 edition! December 11, 2015
    • Be part of the LIGHT this holiday season in Foxboro November 21, 2015
    • A little Christmas miracle as the Foxboro Jaycees decorate Foxboro Common November 29, 2014
    • Christmas 2013 at Mom’s house December 18, 2013
    • A Christmas prayer for the victims of Sandy Hook December 16, 2012
    • The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro — it’s more than just Christmas Lights November 28, 2012
    • Retro-Review “A Christmas Carol” (1951) January 23, 2012
    • A letter to Mom on Christmas Day December 16, 2011
    • ‘Tis the season to be generous November 29, 2011
    • Fun with Facebook: Christmas 2010 edition! November 30, 2010
    • What if “The Christmas Song” were written in 2010? November 19, 2010
    • Foxboro Jaycees 2009 Christmas Activities November 30, 2009
    • Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and yes, Virginia, he knows that the world is ending in 2012 November 26, 2009
    • Magic 106.7 FM Boston / “Magic of Christmas” Set list November 25, 2009
    • Almost completed: The WMJX 106.7 “Magic of Christmas” set listing (updated 2017 with three more unknowns found!) November 20, 2009
    • Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, you betcha! November 28, 2008
    • Retro-Review: “A Christmas Carol” (1984, George C. Scott) November 25, 2008
    • Eileen Gustin and the Advent Wreath November 23, 2008
    • Birthday cards for Jesus January 2, 2008
    • Um, about that Christmas card… December 19, 2007
    • Retro-Review: A Christmas Carol (1999) starring Patrick Stewart December 15, 2007
    • History of Christmas Traditions December 6, 2007
    • Yes, Virginia, there is a hilarious Christmas column from me November 27, 2007
    • Retro-Review: A Christmas Carol (1938) starring Reginald Owen December 19, 2006
    • Foxboro Jaycees Santa on the Common December 14, 2006
    • Halifax says thank you with a tree December 21, 2005
    • Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! December 23, 2004
    • The miracle of Christmas is hope and love December 21, 2002
    • Reflections on Christmas 2001, three months after the attacks December 11, 2001
    • Finding the perfect Christmas tree December 22, 2000
    • Foxboro Senior Center Christmas fair November 1, 2000
    • Christmas 1999 December 7, 1999
    • Ghosts of Christmases Past December 29, 1998
    • Christmas Came Early This Year November 19, 1998
    • You just gotta believe! December 15, 1996
    • Christmas Thoughts, 1996 December 1, 1996
  • CNN image
    • January 13, 2018: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL January 14, 2018
    • Moon’s leaders declare war on Earth after attack by NASA October 9, 2009
    • Navy missile successfully destroys out-of-control satellite but accidentally blows up the Moon February 22, 2008
    • Remembering Pope John Paul II April 10, 2005
  • Superman and Friends - Comic Book Humor and Parody
    • More Superman Silver Age Physics! September 1, 2016
    • More fun with Superman and Wonder Woman comics: “Hi there, something wrong with the elevator?” April 19, 2016
    • Silver Age Superman Fun: STOP THE PRESSES! Somebody sent Superman… A LETTER!!!!!!! March 20, 2015
    • I was a runner-up on the caption contest on Superman Homepage 🙂 July 24, 2014
    • I won the Superman Homepage Caption Contest Again! May 28, 2013
    • More Silver Age Comics fun with Lois Lane! January 19, 2012
    • Silver Age Comic Book Sillyness: Watch the skies! December 7, 2011
    • Next Saturday night, we’re sending Lois Lane… BACK TO THE FUTURE! August 1, 2011
    • More Silver-Age Lois Lane comic book madness! May 18, 2011
    • More Lucy Lane and Lois Lane Silver-Age Comics Sillyness! March 14, 2011
    • Silver-Age Comics fun: Going to the chapel, and I’m gonna get married: Lois Lane #42! March 1, 2011
    • Silver-Age Superboy comic book (in)justice! August 30, 2010
    • Silver Age Superboy and Lois Lane presents: Comets and Meteors: THEY’RE AMAZING! August 8, 2010
    • More Silver-Age Superboy Absurdity! June 28, 2010
    • More Silver Age Superboy antics: No matter where you look, there’s the Earth. May 1, 2010
    • Silver Age Comics: Jimmy Olsen the Roughneck (and I still hate Lucy Lane) April 5, 2010
    • Silver Age Comics: Spanking your super kids, a great reason for Superman not to marry, and Cluck Kent! And we still hate Lucy Lane. May 1, 2009
    • Silver Age Comic Books: Superman stops the LITTERBUG, Super-Kink, and the GLOP falls in love with Wonder-Girl! June 30, 2008
    • Silver Age Comics: The Silver Age Superboy! March 27, 2008
    • Silver Age Superman Comics Review: The irresistible Lois Lane August 1, 2005
    • Looking back on the Super Monkey from Krypton July 15, 2004
    • What was the Silver Age of comic books? Superman, Batman, Superboy, etc. January 2, 2001
  • Comic Books
    • Whatever Happened to the Man of Steel? — My review of the 2013 Superman film July 20, 2013
    • Superman Returns Review June 1, 2006
    • Letter I wrote to DC Comics when Superman died January 1, 1993
  • Computers / Tech
    • My 3:00 A.M. Facebook Reboot Get a grip folks. It’s only Facebook) August 28, 2018
    • Windows PC Security 101: How to protect your computer June 28, 2011
    • Computer Help Desk Humor August 19, 2008
    • Technology Unchained – or I remember when (nostalgia) December 6, 2005
    • Weaving a web for Foxboro May 11, 1999
    • Even Computer Geeks Are Not Immune From the Dreaded, “Bad Technology Day” February 17, 1997
    • Technology: Time to draw clear line between work and play May 16, 1996
    • One of the first times I was published — Computer Magazine MICROpendium (1987) October 1, 1987
  • Current Events / News Commentary
    • Black Lives Matter June 5, 2020
    • America 2020: Protests, Violence, Racism — Divided We Fall May 31, 2020
    • The Church still stands: Remembering the promise of Easter Sunday after the Notre Dame Cathedral fire April 16, 2019
    • Washington 2018: Have you no sense of decency? October 17, 2018
    • January 13, 2018: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL January 14, 2018
    • “We will be okay,” two signs of hope in troubled times November 6, 2017
    • Las Vegas Mass Shooting – nothing has changed since Sandy Hook, is this the new America? October 3, 2017
    • Why Local Newspapers Are So Important July 21, 2017
    • Finding joy in the spirit of America, Independence Day 2017 July 7, 2017
    • Finding a balance between CONSTANT bad political news, being vigilant, and the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance April 3, 2017
    • Play the TV News Snow Game! (Global Warming #alternativefacts means more snow!) February 16, 2017
    • End of Summer 2016: Thoughts on a variety of topics August 27, 2016
    • Pulse massacre in Orlando – another senseless shooting, and more tweets of thoughts and prayers – It’s time to DO something. June 26, 2016
    • Taking time to appreciate the American Flag and reflect on its promise May 21, 2016
    • Foxboro 2016: The dog park is back! April 8, 2016
    • We Are All Patriots — Thank you Pats for an amazing 2015-2016 season! January 31, 2016
    • Where Are You Christmas? The Christmas Season Doesn’t Start in September January 9, 2016
    • The horror as school shootings become “routine” October 5, 2015
    • Finding hope through the darkness of shootings — National Night Out (Rescheduled due to Thunderstorms) July 25, 2015
    • Musings on the latest blizzard of the 2014-2015 snowpocalypse season February 15, 2015
    • Robin Williams, 1951-2014 August 11, 2014
    • Remembering the fallen Boston fire fighters, and thanking all our courageous protectors March 30, 2014
    • Regarding CVS/Caremark’s decision to stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products: THANK YOU! February 24, 2014
    • “Open on Thanksgiving!” November 21, 2013
    • Boston Red Sox prove we are BOSTON STRONG with World Series win at Fenway November 1, 2013
    • Where can I pick up the Boston City paper? September 21, 2013
    • Reevaluating what makes a hero and a role model June 28, 2013
    • A Christmas prayer for the victims of Sandy Hook December 16, 2012
    • Super Storm Sandy’s aftermath, for this region, a time to be grateful, and to help those affected October 30, 2012
    • Grieving the Saint Kevin’s Property August 13, 2012
    • Why are we so angry? March 3, 2011
    • The customer, most assuredly, is NOT always right: A cashier’s bill of rights August 22, 2010
    • Schoolyard bullying is no right of passage March 21, 2010
    • Press on, newspapers! May 6, 2009
    • Memo: Cost-cutting measures during these tough economic times March 15, 2009
    • Supporting the soldiers November 7, 2008
    • Congratulations to George Takei and Brad Altman, married 9/14/2008! September 15, 2008
    • Unruly Boston sports fans are a disgrace June 19, 2008
    • Lottery Folly March 19, 2008
    • Cell Phone Abuse May 4, 2007
    • In the deep mid-Winter March 1, 2007
    • Star Trek actor George Takei demonstrates Infinite Diversity February 12, 2007
    • Bring our soldiers home August 1, 2005
    • The scales of justice September 11, 2004
    • That’s Entertainment? The Wardrobe Malfunction at the Super Bowl February 1, 2004
    • The bill of no rights April 29, 2003
    • I find your lack of cell phone etiquette… Disturbing. August 6, 2002
    • Just one more precious life going up in smoke August 1, 2001
    • The REAL storm wasn’t a blizzard: School Violence March 6, 2001
    • Thoughts on Election 2000 November 20, 2000
    • Vote! September 1, 2000
    • Two styles of parenting February 27, 1999
    • Clothes To The Dark Side February 1, 1998
    • Zero Tolerance For Toy Guns in School May 1, 1997
    • Reflections on the April Fool’s Blizzard of 1997 April 4, 1997
    • When Hell freezes over (or, how to endure three months of ice, snow and cold) January 23, 1997
    • Gun Show! (The Gun Show Loophole) November 24, 1996
    • Informed voters November 1, 1996
    • Proud sponsors are nothing to be proud of July 18, 1996
    • It’s ‘service with a sneer’ — bad customer service June 6, 1996
  • Current News Story Parody and Humor
    • Thoughts and gratitude after the March 2018 Massachusetts Nor’easter March 4, 2018
    • What if they gave an apocalypse and no one noticed? May 23, 2011
    • CERN Large Hadron Collider unlocks the secrets of the universe and promptly destroys half of the Earth April 5, 2010
    • Moon’s leaders declare war on Earth after attack by NASA October 9, 2009
    • NASA announcement of discovery of a “sun” and “blue skies” ridiculed by local residents July 9, 2009
    • Breaking Dog Park News! July 3, 2008
    • Navy missile successfully destroys out-of-control satellite but accidentally blows up the Moon February 22, 2008
    • Nine planets no more: Earth’s planetary status revoked August 24, 2006
    • BREAKING NEWS: SNOW IN BOSTON, a Channel One exclusive report February 15, 2005
  • Dorchester
    • America 2020: Protests, Violence, Racism — Divided We Fall May 31, 2020
    • UPDATED: An open letter to the Saint Kevin property managers — let us say a proper good-bye before the church is demolished March 7, 2014
    • Where can I pick up the Boston City paper? September 21, 2013
    • Grieving the Saint Kevin’s Property August 13, 2012
    • Celebrating Mom & Pop stores July 27, 2006
    • In loving memory of Father John Joseph Kierce February 28, 2006
    • You can go home again; my visit to Dorchester and Saint Kevin School and Church June 21, 2003
    • The Great Blizzard of 1978, 25 years later February 6, 2003
    • The Old Dorchester Neighborhood September 1, 2000
    • Memories of an Intensive Care Nursery at Saint Margarets Hospital in Dorchester July 4, 1997
    • Despite problems, Foxboro’s got a lot to offer (my very first op/ed as a regular contributor to the Foxboro Reporter, 4/1996) April 25, 1996
  • Family
    • An historical quest fulfilled: Finding the Willey Family of Crawford Notch September 17, 2015
    • Why memories can be discarded, but never thrown away July 29, 1996
  • FCA Image
    • I’m moderating Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night LIVE on Foxboro Cable Access 4/10/2014 – please watch, meet the candidates, and please vote! March 24, 2014
    • Robert Gillis One Hour Broadcast TV Interview – Foxboro Cable Access June 5, 2006
  • Foxboro Founders Day
    • Foxborough Founders day Saturday June 10, 2017: Come to the Birthday Party! May 29, 2017
    • Top 10 reasons to come to Foxborough Founders Day! May 30, 2015
    • Foxborough Founders Day 2014 May 23, 2014
    • Foxboro Founders Day turns 25! June 1, 2013
    • Foxboro Founders Day 2011! May 31, 2011
    • Foxboro Founders Day 2009 June 8, 2009
    • Foxboro Founders Day 2000 June 1, 2000
  • Foxboro
    • America 2020: Protests, Violence, Racism — Divided We Fall May 31, 2020
    • New Electronic Sign For The Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center / Orpheum Theater Deserves A YES Vote At Town Meeting April 29, 2019
    • Twenty-Five takeaways from Sunday’s Patriots Super Bowl sendoff rally, Sunday January 28, 2019 January 28, 2019
    • Thoughts and gratitude after the March 2018 Massachusetts Nor’easter March 4, 2018
    • Why Local Newspapers Are So Important July 21, 2017
    • End of Summer 2016: Thoughts on a variety of topics August 27, 2016
    • Saying goodbye to Aubuchon Hardware in Foxboro July 23, 2016
    • Taking time to appreciate the American Flag and reflect on its promise May 21, 2016
    • Foxboro 2016: The dog park is back! April 8, 2016
    • Thoughts on the upcoming Foxboro Town Election, 2016 and the lost art of conversation March 14, 2016
    • We Are All Patriots — Thank you Pats for an amazing 2015-2016 season! January 31, 2016
    • Be part of the LIGHT this holiday season in Foxboro November 21, 2015
    • Finding hope through the darkness of shootings — National Night Out (Rescheduled due to Thunderstorms) July 25, 2015
    • Top 10 reasons to come to Foxborough Founders Day! May 30, 2015
    • A challenge to the voters of Foxboro: READ your local newspaper, speak up, and VOTE on election day! April 5, 2015
    • Father Steve Madden leaving Saint Mary’s Foxboro in 2015 January 23, 2015
    • Train line extension, Olympics… What’s happening in Foxboro? January 16, 2015
    • A little Christmas miracle as the Foxboro Jaycees decorate Foxboro Common November 29, 2014
    • This is not the Foxboro I remember — that’s a good thing (progress takes time!) September 26, 2014
    • What if they gave an election in Foxboro and most everyone stayed home? May 6, 2014
    • I’m moderating Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night LIVE on Foxboro Cable Access 4/10/2014 – please watch, meet the candidates, and please vote! March 24, 2014
    • 2014 Foxboro Town Politics: Time to take a breath… February 6, 2014
    • Win or lose, THANK YOU New England Patriots! January 13, 2014
    • Remembering Tom Sawran, Foxboro Jaycee and so much more October 15, 2013
    • Foxboro Founders Day turns 25! June 1, 2013
    • Celebrating the remarkable clergy of Saint Mary’s Foxboro May 21, 2013
    • Foxboro town election 2013 — some thoughts, some advice, and a reminder to VOTE! April 15, 2013
    • [Foxboro] Sign of the times? Thoughts on an electronic news sign on the Common January 31, 2013
    • Foxboro Thanksgiving 1997, 15 years later… November 13, 2012
    • Post election, the business of Foxboro continues — stay involved May 21, 2012
    • Foxboro’s Casino War: It’s Starting to come apart April 23, 2012
    • Foxboro: You need to read the newspaper and stay informed! March 29, 2012
    • [Updated] Foxboro double power outage: Forgotten already? February 15, 2012
    • Casino in Foxboro is a losing bet January 23, 2012
    • ‘Tis the season to be generous November 29, 2011
    • Another storm, another four days without electricity – ENOUGH. November 7, 2011
    • The prodigal son returns to church (again) October 14, 2011
    • Foxboro Founders Day 2011! May 31, 2011
    • 2010 Cable auction to benefit the Doolittle Home is Saturday November 6, 2010 October 18, 2010
    • Be part of the solution; write your letter to the editor May 4, 2010
    • Review: RENT at the Orpheum Foxboro February 10, 2010
    • Eulogy for Bob Shea, our beloved friend January 5, 2010
    • NASA announcement of discovery of a “sun” and “blue skies” ridiculed by local residents July 9, 2009
    • Foxboro Founders Day 2009 June 8, 2009
    • Meet Bob “Papa” Shea March 1, 2009
    • 2009 – The 6th Annual Cable Auction to benefit Doolittle Home will be February 28, 2009 February 12, 2009
    • Breaking Dog Park News! July 3, 2008
    • Helping out with Foxboro Cable Access is a blast (in more ways than one!) May 7, 2008
    • Re-Elect Bob Hickey for Foxboro Selectman April 18, 2008
    • I’m honored to present the Foxboro Jaycees donation to the Foxboro Discretionary Fund March 17, 2008
    • Birthday cards for Jesus January 2, 2008
    • Chance encounter on Foxboro Common November 7, 2007
    • Lynda Walsh for Foxboro Selectman April 10, 2007
    • Sign overkill spoils beauty of Foxboro Common April 2, 2007
    • Community Service another “Best” in Foxboro January 30, 2007
    • Thank you New England Patriots! January 22, 2007
    • In loving memory of Mary Cicciu November 27, 2006
    • Celebrating the priesthood June 21, 2005
    • New England Patriots make us proud during winter of our discontent January 21, 2004
    • Foxboro Senior Center Christmas Faire November 28, 2003
    • An interview with Joanna Levesque, aka “JoJo” November 14, 2002
    • (2002) Save the Orpheum Theater Foxboro: Keep the Curtain Rising April 2, 2002
    • London Calling – and interview with Shannon Leary March 5, 2002
    • A final toast to Foxboro’s grand dame Betty Friedman November 30, 2001
    • A loss too deep for words: Remembering Lorraine and Stanley Garland December 29, 2000
    • Foxboro Senior Center Christmas fair November 1, 2000
    • Jaycees and Other Volunteers in Foxboro July 1, 2000
    • Foxboro Founders Day 2000 June 1, 2000
    • April, 2000: Saying Bon Voyage to Father Steve Madden April 27, 2000
    • Thanking our heroes during the cold winter February 27, 2000
    • Weaving a web for Foxboro May 11, 1999
    • Standing room only in church April 3, 1999
    • Foxboro First Night says farewell November 6, 1998
    • Eat and Support Scouting at the “other” pancake breakfast November 5, 1998
    • Celebrating Boyden Library Foxboro August 21, 1998
    • Seniors benefit rolling in dough after weekend pizza fund-raiser May 1, 1998
    • Support the new Foxboro Senior Center September 4, 1997
    • My first Foxboro town meeting – and the senior center vote May 31, 1997
    • Celebrating vocations April 4, 1997
    • Reflections on the April Fool’s Blizzard of 1997 April 4, 1997
    • We’ll all be a senior someday – support the new Foxboro senior center March 21, 1997
    • 1997 – Keep the Patriots in Foxboro — the open letter I wrote to Mr. Kraft January 16, 1997
    • Gun Show! (The Gun Show Loophole) November 24, 1996
    • Seniors can show you secrets of eternal youth July 25, 1996
    • Push cart cuts the mustard — “The Common Dog” on Foxboro Common June 27, 1996
    • Despite problems, Foxboro’s got a lot to offer (my very first op/ed as a regular contributor to the Foxboro Reporter, 4/1996) April 25, 1996
    • My very first Reporter Column; Support your seniors! March 6, 1996
  • Foxboro Jaycees
    • Foxboro Jaycees Concerts On The Common Offers Something for Everyone! June 25, 2015
    • A little Christmas miracle as the Foxboro Jaycees decorate Foxboro Common November 29, 2014
    • Foxboro Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt 2014 April 12, 2014
    • Remembering Tom Sawran, Foxboro Jaycee and so much more October 15, 2013
    • Foxboro Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt 2010 March 27, 2010
    • Foxboro Jaycees 2009 Christmas Activities November 30, 2009
    • I’m honored to present the Foxboro Jaycees donation to the Foxboro Discretionary Fund March 17, 2008
    • Foxboro Jaycees Santa on the Common December 14, 2006
    • Foxboro Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt April 16, 2006
    • Foxboro Jaycees April 7, 2004
    • The Foxboro Jaycees are very active — and would love to meet you! April 5, 2004
    • Foxboro Jaycees Pancake Breakfast 2003 April 2, 2003
    • Jaycees and Other Volunteers in Foxboro July 1, 2000
    • What was the Foxboro Jaycees Teddy Bear Transfer? May 15, 1999
    • Foxboro Jaycees pancake breakfast 1999 March 1, 1999
    • Dark shadows; bright future: Jaycees haunted house demonstrates a sense of community September 26, 1996
  • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House
    • There will not be a Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House in 2008 September 5, 2008
    • Foxboro Jaycees-Orpheum Haunted House 2006 and 2007 October 1, 2007
    • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House 2004: Old Time Haunt October 1, 2004
    • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House 2002 (Nightmares on Oak Street) and 2003 (Jungle Horror) October 1, 2003
    • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House 2001: Travel Through Time October 1, 2001
    • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House 2000: Frontier Fright October 1, 2000
    • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House 1999: Camp Fright October 1, 1999
    • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House 1998: The Village October 1, 1998
    • Foxboro Jaycees Haunted House 1997: The University October 1, 1997
    • Dark shadows; bright future: Jaycees haunted house demonstrates a sense of community September 26, 1996
  • Foxboro Reporter Image
    • Why Local Newspapers Are So Important July 21, 2017
    • Father Steve Madden leaving Saint Mary’s Foxboro in 2015 January 23, 2015
    • We All Want To Be Remembered November 6, 2014
    • Remembering Tom Sawran, Foxboro Jaycee and so much more October 15, 2013
    • Celebrating the remarkable clergy of Saint Mary’s Foxboro May 21, 2013
    • Foxboro town election 2013 — some thoughts, some advice, and a reminder to VOTE! April 15, 2013
    • [Updated] Foxboro double power outage: Forgotten already? February 15, 2012
    • “Angels Are All Around You,” — remembering the kindness of Ewa Jedrychowska January 29, 2012
    • The prodigal son returns to church (again) October 14, 2011
    • In loving memory of Mary Cicciu November 27, 2006
    • Foxboro Senior Center Christmas fair November 1, 2000
    • April, 2000: Saying Bon Voyage to Father Steve Madden April 27, 2000
    • My very first Reporter Column; Support your seniors! March 6, 1996
  • GillisPhotos.com
    • Gillis Photos Galleries – My Professional Photography — Only $25 per download! August 2, 2015
    • My professional photography at GillisPhotos.com – the Boston and New England Photo Gallery November 1, 2013
    • My first videos of images from GillisPhotos.com August 1, 2012
  • Life events, Gratitude and Giving and Little Miracles
    • My final column for the Foxboro Reporter: “Goodbye, Farewell And Amen: The Writer Steps Off The Stage” July 3, 2019
    • “Open your eyes,” a story of my encounter with two homeless people June 25, 2018
    • Zen and Art of Writing Op/Eds – I still have a lot to say! March 18, 2018
    • Be Kind; You Never Know What Someone Is Going Through December 10, 2017
    • “We will be okay,” two signs of hope in troubled times November 6, 2017
    • Your kind words can make a difference — and maybe even save a life August 24, 2017
    • 2016: Embracing the spirit of Christmas Past, Present and Future, and finding the key to the childhood joy December 10, 2016
    • Taking time to appreciate the American Flag and reflect on its promise May 21, 2016
    • Finding hope through the darkness of shootings — National Night Out (Rescheduled due to Thunderstorms) July 25, 2015
    • We All Want To Be Remembered November 6, 2014
    • Cherishing the people around us – NOW June 25, 2014
    • The Water Heals February 25, 2013
    • Take ten seconds… September 5, 2012
    • Taking the time to cherish the NOW June 22, 2012
    • ‘Tis the season to be generous November 29, 2011
    • A different look at, “There but for the grace of God go I” February 17, 2011
    • Flat tire leads to a little miracle September 25, 2009
    • Statue of Liberty Visit Inspires Hope May 13, 2008
    • Chance encounter on Foxboro Common November 7, 2007
    • Early morning lunar eclipse a beautiful sight August 28, 2007
    • Gratitude follows hospital stay August 20, 2007
    • The miracle of Christmas is hope and love December 21, 2002
    • Another day with simple joys, little miracles June 8, 2001
    • Babysitting Colin September 27, 2000
    • Mother and child reunion survives passage of time; my wife finds her mother after 22 years March 21, 2000
    • 1999: Changing jobs and starting new adventures November 1, 1999
    • Colin at age two August 6, 1998
    • Just another day to be grateful June 20, 1997
    • When Hell freezes over (or, how to endure three months of ice, snow and cold) January 23, 1997
    • Christmas Thoughts, 1996 December 1, 1996
    • Welcome Colin! My sister’s first baby is born, 8/8/96 August 8, 1996
  • Halloween
    • Halloween history lesson October 7, 2012
    • Memories of Halloween October 19, 2009
    • A very different take on “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” October 13, 2008
    • Samhain Magick Circle Ceremony in Salem Massachusetts on Halloween October 5, 2007
    • The history of Halloween October 19, 2006
  • History
    • An historical quest fulfilled: Finding the Willey Family of Crawford Notch September 17, 2015
  • Holidays - Other
    • Be part of the LIGHT this holiday season in Foxboro November 21, 2015
    • Foxboro Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt 2014 April 12, 2014
    • “Open on Thanksgiving!” November 21, 2013
    • Foxboro Thanksgiving 1997, 15 years later… November 13, 2012
    • Foxboro Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt April 16, 2006
    • Easter 2001 and Remembering Stan and Lorraine April 1, 2001
    • Memorial Day 2000 May 27, 2000
  • Humor
    • Play the TV News Snow Game! (Global Warming #alternativefacts means more snow!) February 16, 2017
    • Fun with Facebook: Christmas 2015 edition! December 11, 2015
    • Silver Age Superman Fun: STOP THE PRESSES! Somebody sent Superman… A LETTER!!!!!!! March 20, 2015
    • Because you demanded it: Another Slow News Day (Summer 2014) July 17, 2014
    • Fun with Facebook: Christmas 2010 edition! November 30, 2010
    • What if “The Christmas Song” were written in 2010? November 19, 2010
    • How was my vacation? It’s great to be home! June 29, 2010
    • Facebook Fun: A Parody! February 1, 2010
    • Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and yes, Virginia, he knows that the world is ending in 2012 November 26, 2009
    • Movie Reviews are easier than you think! August 14, 2009
    • Humor: The missing William Shatner scene in J.J. Abrams Star Trek 2009! May 17, 2009
    • Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, you betcha! November 28, 2008
    • Computer Help Desk Humor August 19, 2008
    • Do not attempt! Closed course. Professional Driver. March 1, 2008
    • Yes, Virginia, there is a hilarious Christmas column from me November 27, 2007
    • Fugitive from Justice! August 9, 2006
    • Spring cleaning can be an expensive proposition May 9, 2006
    • Sharpen those Interviewing Skills! May 4, 2006
    • Get on the Spaceship! September 1, 2005
    • What happened to spring??? May 8, 2005
    • When bad colds happen to good people February 21, 2003
    • Finding the perfect Christmas tree December 22, 2000
    • Serious readers need a little fluff every now and then October 23, 1998
    • Laughter Remains the Best Medicine April 16, 1998
    • A treadmill for dogs? January 31, 1998
    • Handy Guide to Car Repair January 3, 1998
    • Elevator Woes July 1, 1997
    • Even Computer Geeks Are Not Immune From the Dreaded, “Bad Technology Day” February 17, 1997
    • Christmas Thoughts, 1996 December 1, 1996
    • This is an attempt to collect a debt! September 5, 1996
  • Italy
    • Our visit to Italy June 4, 1997
    • Ciao Italia! February 13, 1997
  • Letter To The Editor
    • Letter: This is New England, it Snows Here November 12, 1995
  • Mass Shootings
    • Las Vegas Mass Shooting – nothing has changed since Sandy Hook, is this the new America? October 3, 2017
    • Pulse massacre in Orlando – another senseless shooting, and more tweets of thoughts and prayers – It’s time to DO something. June 26, 2016
    • The horror as school shootings become “routine” October 5, 2015
    • Finding hope through the darkness of shootings — National Night Out (Rescheduled due to Thunderstorms) July 25, 2015
    • A Christmas prayer for the victims of Sandy Hook December 16, 2012
    • Schoolyard bullying is no right of passage March 21, 2010
    • The REAL storm wasn’t a blizzard: School Violence March 6, 2001
    • Gun Show! (The Gun Show Loophole) November 24, 1996
  • Memorials
    • Remembering Leonard Nimoy February 28, 2015
    • Remembering Tom Sawran, Foxboro Jaycee and so much more October 15, 2013
    • “Angels Are All Around You,” — remembering the kindness of Ewa Jedrychowska January 29, 2012
    • Eulogy for Bob Shea, our beloved friend January 5, 2010
    • Eileen Gustin and the Advent Wreath November 23, 2008
    • Remembering Dad June 7, 2007
    • In loving memory of Mary Cicciu November 27, 2006
    • In loving memory of Father Clement L. Pelletier, SJ July 18, 2006
    • In loving memory of Father John Joseph Kierce February 28, 2006
    • Remembering Pope John Paul II April 10, 2005
    • Just one more precious life going up in smoke August 1, 2001
    • Easter 2001 and Remembering Stan and Lorraine April 1, 2001
    • A loss too deep for words: Remembering Lorraine and Stanley Garland December 29, 2000
    • Remembering John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. July 1, 1999
    • Remarkable Man, Remarkable Life, Remembering Gerry Rodman March 1, 1999
    • Remembering Dad on Father’s Day June 3, 1998
    • Why memories can be discarded, but never thrown away July 29, 1996
  • Movies
    • Remembering Leonard Nimoy February 28, 2015
    • Robin Williams, 1951-2014 August 11, 2014
    • Whatever Happened to the Man of Steel? — My review of the 2013 Superman film July 20, 2013
    • Retro-Review “A Christmas Carol” (1951) January 23, 2012
    • Thoughts on the 2009 J.J. Abram Star Trek movie May 18, 2009
    • Humor: The missing William Shatner scene in J.J. Abrams Star Trek 2009! May 17, 2009
    • Retro-Review: “A Christmas Carol” (1984, George C. Scott) November 25, 2008
    • Thoughts on the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie teaser trailer and what trekkers REALLY care about January 25, 2008
    • Retro-Review: A Christmas Carol (1999) starring Patrick Stewart December 15, 2007
    • Review: SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT April 9, 2007
    • Retro-Review: A Christmas Carol (1938) starring Reginald Owen December 19, 2006
    • Superman Returns Review June 1, 2006
    • Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, A Review May 6, 1999
    • Star Trek: Insurrection Review December 16, 1998
    • Budding cinematographer lives by the seven second rule August 7, 1998
    • Movie Review: Titanic March 10, 1998
    • Review: Star Trek: First Contact November 6, 1996
  • Music
    • Katy Perry’s “Firework:” A message every teen needs to hear June 22, 2011
    • Review: RENT at the Orpheum Foxboro February 10, 2010
    • Almost completed: The WMJX 106.7 “Magic of Christmas” set listing (updated 2017 with three more unknowns found!) November 20, 2009
    • Album Review: Bruce Springsteen MAGIC November 10, 2007
    • Review: Jimmy Buffett at the Tweeter Center Mansfield, August 11, 2006 August 10, 2006
    • That’s Entertainment? The Wardrobe Malfunction at the Super Bowl February 1, 2004
    • An interview with Joanna Levesque, aka “JoJo” November 14, 2002
    • Eminem March 6, 2001
    • Eminem March 1, 2001
  • My fiction (80s/90s)
    • Star Trek: Corel February 6, 1998
    • NEW GENESIS: THE SEARCH FOR ROBERT FULLER February 3, 1998
    • The Valinor and Ted Koppel February 2, 1998
    • Haunted Titantic: Lauren and Bob chair the 2012 Haunted House February 2, 1998
    • The Dolphins of Persephone February 2, 1998
    • Tripp and JB February 2, 1998
    • 2010: “Something Wonderful” February 2, 1998
    • The robot and the lightsabre February 2, 1998
  • Nana Book
    • NanaGillisBook has a new web site! August 16, 2017
    • Read or Buy my first published book: “Nana” May 20, 2015
    • Read my book, “Nana, my grandmother, Anne Gillis” July 28, 2010
    • Robert Gillis interviewed about “Nana” by the BookStoreConnection.com March 23, 2007
    • Robert Gillis One Hour Broadcast TV Interview – Foxboro Cable Access June 5, 2006
    • My first book signing for “Nana” May 16, 2006
    • PRESS RELEASE for “Nana, my grandmother, Anne Gillis” February 14, 2006
    • Genesis: Why I wrote the Nana book February 1, 2006
    • Nana: A Century of memories May 20, 2002
  • NASA Image
    • Slow News Day, Random Thoughts, Summer 2015 Edition! August 22, 2015
    • Super Storm Sandy’s aftermath, for this region, a time to be grateful, and to help those affected October 30, 2012
    • CERN Large Hadron Collider unlocks the secrets of the universe and promptly destroys half of the Earth April 5, 2010
    • Nine planets no more: Earth’s planetary status revoked August 24, 2006
  • New Hampshire
    • An historical quest fulfilled: Finding the Willey Family of Crawford Notch September 17, 2015
    • Practicing Skiing at the Old Mountain Home January 25, 2010
    • Remembering the Old Man of the Mountains May 21, 2003
  • New Year
    • Another Millennium? Yawn! January 1, 2001
    • Y2K: January 1, 2000 January 21, 2000
    • Millennium’s coming! January 1, 1999
    • Foxboro First Night says farewell November 6, 1998
  • New York
    • Statue of Liberty Visit Inspires Hope May 13, 2008
    • Bad Day in New York, 1998 June 3, 1998
  • News image from Web
    • The Church still stands: Remembering the promise of Easter Sunday after the Notre Dame Cathedral fire April 16, 2019
    • Pulse massacre in Orlando – another senseless shooting, and more tweets of thoughts and prayers – It’s time to DO something. June 26, 2016
    • Remembering Leonard Nimoy February 28, 2015
    • Musings on the latest blizzard of the 2014-2015 snowpocalypse season February 15, 2015
    • Robin Williams, 1951-2014 August 11, 2014
    • “Open on Thanksgiving!” November 21, 2013
    • Boston Red Sox prove we are BOSTON STRONG with World Series win at Fenway November 1, 2013
    • Celebrating the remarkable clergy of Saint Mary’s Foxboro May 21, 2013
    • A Christmas prayer for the victims of Sandy Hook December 16, 2012
    • Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / Izod Center, Meadowlands, NJ / Wednesday, April 4, 2012 April 7, 2012
    • Congratulations to George Takei and Brad Altman, married 9/14/2008! September 15, 2008
    • Breaking Dog Park News! July 3, 2008
    • Unruly Boston sports fans are a disgrace June 19, 2008
    • Lynda Walsh for Foxboro Selectman April 10, 2007
    • Remembering “Superman” star George Reeves, an all too human hero October 27, 2006
    • Review: Jimmy Buffett at the Tweeter Center Mansfield, August 11, 2006 August 10, 2006
    • Review: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN WITH THE SEEGER SESSIONS BAND May 27, 2006 May 30, 2006
    • In loving memory of Father John Joseph Kierce February 28, 2006
    • Remembering Pope John Paul II April 10, 2005
    • Red Sox Win the World Series November 8, 2004
    • You can go home again; my visit to Dorchester and Saint Kevin School and Church June 21, 2003
    • The Great Blizzard of 1978, 25 years later February 6, 2003
    • An interview with Joanna Levesque, aka “JoJo” November 14, 2002
    • A final toast to Foxboro’s grand dame Betty Friedman November 30, 2001
    • September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001
    • Thoughts on Election 2000 November 20, 2000
    • Remembering John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. July 1, 1999
  • Not The Best
    • That’s Entertainment? The Wardrobe Malfunction at the Super Bowl February 1, 2004
    • Serious readers need a little fluff every now and then October 23, 1998
    • Clothes To The Dark Side February 1, 1998
    • Elevator Woes July 1, 1997
    • Proud sponsors are nothing to be proud of July 18, 1996
    • Despite problems, Foxboro’s got a lot to offer (my very first op/ed as a regular contributor to the Foxboro Reporter, 4/1996) April 25, 1996
  • Pets
    • Flat tire leads to a little miracle September 25, 2009
    • Help save your dog’s life (Graphic medical content) July 4, 1998
    • A treadmill for dogs? January 31, 1998
  • Photo Gallery
    • My first videos of images from GillisPhotos.com August 1, 2012
  • Politics
    • Washington 2018: Have you no sense of decency? October 17, 2018
    • January 13, 2018: BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL January 14, 2018
    • Finding joy in the spirit of America, Independence Day 2017 July 7, 2017
    • Finding a balance between CONSTANT bad political news, being vigilant, and the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance April 3, 2017
    • Election 2016: Time To Look In The Mirror November 10, 2016
    • Election 2016: My Public Service Announcement about Write-Ins for President in Massachusetts October 25, 2016
    • Thoughts on the upcoming Foxboro Town Election, 2016 and the lost art of conversation March 14, 2016
    • A challenge to the voters of Foxboro: READ your local newspaper, speak up, and VOTE on election day! April 5, 2015
    • What if they gave an election in Foxboro and most everyone stayed home? May 6, 2014
    • I’m moderating Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night LIVE on Foxboro Cable Access 4/10/2014 – please watch, meet the candidates, and please vote! March 24, 2014
    • 2014 Foxboro Town Politics: Time to take a breath… February 6, 2014
    • Re-Elect Lynda Walsh for Foxboro Selectman April 8, 2010
    • Presidential Inauguration Worth Every Penny As A New Era Dawns in America January 23, 2009
    • Decisions are made by those who show up. This November 4, VOTE! October 14, 2008
    • Re-Elect Bob Hickey for Foxboro Selectman April 18, 2008
    • Lynda Walsh for Foxboro Selectman April 10, 2007
    • Regarding the constitutional amendment to outlaw flag burning… July 4, 2006
    • Thoughts on Election 2000 November 20, 2000
    • Informed voters November 1, 1996
  • Scanned From Newspaper Microfilm
    • Christmas Came Early This Year November 19, 1998
    • Eat and Support Scouting at the “other” pancake breakfast November 5, 1998
    • Serious readers need a little fluff every now and then October 23, 1998
    • Budding cinematographer lives by the seven second rule August 7, 1998
    • Seniors benefit rolling in dough after weekend pizza fund-raiser May 1, 1998
    • Laughter Remains the Best Medicine April 16, 1998
  • School
    • Schoolyard bullying is no right of passage March 21, 2010
    • Homework in summer? Let kids be kids August 5, 2009
    • FOUL launguage! – A tribute to Father Lawrance Corcoran April 27, 1999
  • Seniors
    • 2010 Cable auction to benefit the Doolittle Home is Saturday November 6, 2010 October 18, 2010
    • 2009 – The 6th Annual Cable Auction to benefit Doolittle Home will be February 28, 2009 February 12, 2009
    • Foxboro Senior Center Christmas Faire November 28, 2003
    • A final toast to Foxboro’s grand dame Betty Friedman November 30, 2001
    • Foxboro Senior Center Christmas fair November 1, 2000
    • Seniors benefit rolling in dough after weekend pizza fund-raiser May 1, 1998
    • Support the new Foxboro Senior Center September 4, 1997
    • My first Foxboro town meeting – and the senior center vote May 31, 1997
    • We’ll all be a senior someday – support the new Foxboro senior center March 21, 1997
    • Seniors can show you secrets of eternal youth July 25, 1996
    • My very first Reporter Column; Support your seniors! March 6, 1996
  • September 11, 2001
    • September 11, 2014: Happy Birthday to the Gifts of Hope Born 9-11-2001 September 8, 2014
    • An interview with Bill, a firefighter who worked recovery at Ground Zero one month after the attacks of September 11, 2001 [graphic] September 11, 2011
    • Fewer September 11 Memorials: Why? September 15, 2009
    • September 11, Five Years Later September 11, 2006
    • Fly the colors proudly; 9/11 two years later September 6, 2003
    • A year later, America is still a great nation, under God September 11, 2002
    • Reflections on Christmas 2001, three months after the attacks December 11, 2001
    • Reflections at Ground Zero eleven days after September 11, 2001 September 21, 2001
    • September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001
  • Slow News Day Humor
    • Slow News Day, Random Thoughts, Early 2018 Edition! February 25, 2018
    • Slow News Day, Random Thoughts, Summer 2015 Edition! August 22, 2015
    • Because you demanded it: Another Slow News Day (Summer 2014) July 17, 2014
    • Another Slow News Day! September 10, 2013
    • Slow news day, summer 2012 edition! June 30, 2012
    • Slow news day! Entertainment edition! January 6, 2012
    • Because you demanded it… Another slow news day column! July 25, 2011
    • By popular demand, another slow news day February 6, 2011
    • Slow News Day! January 21, 2011
    • Another Slow News Day! May 10, 2010
    • Slow News Day! August 1, 2008
    • Slow News Day Special Edition: Exclusive Britney Spears Update! January 3, 2008
  • Sports
    • Twenty-Five takeaways from Sunday’s Patriots Super Bowl sendoff rally, Sunday January 28, 2019 January 28, 2019
    • We Are All Patriots — Thank you Pats for an amazing 2015-2016 season! January 31, 2016
    • Win or lose, THANK YOU New England Patriots! January 13, 2014
    • Boston Red Sox prove we are BOSTON STRONG with World Series win at Fenway November 1, 2013
    • Reevaluating what makes a hero and a role model June 28, 2013
    • Unruly Boston sports fans are a disgrace June 19, 2008
    • Thank you New England Patriots! January 22, 2007
    • Red Sox Win the World Series November 8, 2004
    • That’s Entertainment? The Wardrobe Malfunction at the Super Bowl February 1, 2004
    • New England Patriots make us proud during winter of our discontent January 21, 2004
    • Even angels in the outfield couldn’t help the Red Sox – 2003 October 31, 2003
    • 1997 – Keep the Patriots in Foxboro — the open letter I wrote to Mr. Kraft January 16, 1997
  • Star Trek
    • My thoughts on Star Trek: Picard October 27, 2020
    • Binge-Watching Star Trek Discovery during COVID-19 — a VERY entertaining Trek June 24, 2020
    • Remembering Leonard Nimoy February 28, 2015
    • Thoughts on the 2009 J.J. Abram Star Trek movie May 18, 2009
    • Humor: The missing William Shatner scene in J.J. Abrams Star Trek 2009! May 17, 2009
    • Thoughts on the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movie teaser trailer and what trekkers REALLY care about January 25, 2008
    • Star Trek: Let the Franchise rest in peace… Unless… August 16, 2006
    • Star Trek: Insurrection Review December 16, 1998
    • Star Trek: Corel February 6, 1998
    • NEW GENESIS: THE SEARCH FOR ROBERT FULLER February 3, 1998
    • Review: Star Trek: First Contact November 6, 1996
  • Superman
    • I was a runner-up on the caption contest on Superman Homepage 🙂 July 24, 2014
    • Whatever Happened to the Man of Steel? — My review of the 2013 Superman film July 20, 2013
    • I won the Superman Homepage Caption Contest Again! May 28, 2013
    • Thoughts on the “Smallville” finale May 14, 2011
    • Review: SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT April 9, 2007
    • Remembering “Superman” star George Reeves, an all too human hero October 27, 2006
    • Superman Returns Review June 1, 2006
    • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: “Tempus Fugitiive,” A Critique March 25, 1995
    • Letter I wrote to DC Comics when Superman died January 1, 1993
  • Television
    • Remembering Leonard Nimoy February 28, 2015
    • Thoughts on the “Smallville” finale May 14, 2011
    • A very different take on “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” October 13, 2008
    • Remembering “Superman” star George Reeves, an all too human hero October 27, 2006
    • A dream come true, meeting Joanna Cameron, star of “The Secrets of Isis” January 23, 2006
    • The Weakest Link June 21, 2001
    • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: “Tempus Fugitiive,” A Critique March 25, 1995
  • Theater
    • Welcoming Ghosts of Christmas at the North Shore Music Theater with David Coffee December 21, 2019
    • Review: RENT at the Orpheum Foxboro February 10, 2010
  • Uncategorized
    • Free event at La Salette July 14-17 2014 / “Jesus: Who? When? Where?” June 25, 2014
    • COMMENTS WELCOME! January 25, 2014
    • Pictures of Saint Kevin Church June 2003 June 15, 2003
    • Seniors benefit rolling in dough after weekend pizza fund-raiser May 1, 1998
  • Web / Email / Internet / Social Media
    • Do not feed the online trolls in the comment section and Facebook groups May 16, 2020
    • My 3:00 A.M. Facebook Reboot Get a grip folks. It’s only Facebook) August 28, 2018
    • Oh, boy! The nice banker in the email says I won $900,000! (fifth time this week) March 25, 2010
    • Facebook Fun: A Parody! February 1, 2010
    • I hit the UK lottery again! Fifth time this week! October 2, 2008
    • Computer Help Desk Humor August 19, 2008
    • Avoid Fraud: The Online Lottery Scam June 1, 2007
    • Beware Superbowl Ticket Scams On Line (especially eBay and CraigsList) January 1, 2007
    • Avoid Fraud: The Nigerian 419 Letter November 2, 2005

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