the return

Six hours of mind-numbing driving culminated in a delicious home cooked Chicken Piccata.

champions!

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after winning the World Series Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Philadelphia. (mlb.com/Mary Schwalm)

postponed

suspended

Photo Week: 2008 World Series

2008 World Series, Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia Phillies, Games 3 and 4.

SAFE! (not)

Phillies starting pitcher Jamie Moyer (50) flips the ball to Ryan Howard who makes a bare handed catch, but not in time as Tampa Bay Rays’ Carl Crawford (13) is called safe on a single during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pa. (mlb.com/Mary Schwalm)

logo

A member of the grounds crew paints the World Series logo on the field prior to workouts, Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, in Philadelphia. (mlb.com/Mary Schwalm)

sunbathers

New Yorkers sunbathe in the middle of Manhattan.

neighborhood heroes

A special thank you to the North Andover Fire Department for their speedy response in putting out an electrical house fire in our sleepy little neighborhood. No apparent damage, just a good upper floor soaking.

pat

Mascots (a series): Pat Patriot, The New England Patriots