Author Archives: Bill Paine

Don’t Wait

Posted on 30 July 2012 by Bill Paine

A slave is one who waits for someone to come and free him.  —Ezra Pound Today, the Episcopal Church commemorates William Wilberforce (1759-1833), an English politician dedicated to abolishing slavery.  Introducing a motion in Parliament to abolish slavery in 1788 … Continue reading →

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Another End of an Era

Posted on 21 July 2012 by Bill Paine

Elsewhere on this site I talk about my love of the family properties on Lake Champlain in Willsboro, NY.  The house we call Green Bay is part of those family holdings; originally purchased by my grandfather in the late 1940’s, … Continue reading →

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After 50 Years, a Mets No-Hitter

Posted on 2 June 2012 by Bill Paine

After 50 years, a New York Mets pitcher finally pitched a no-hitter, the first in franchise history.  Many had come close, most famously Tom Seaver who, in 1969, came within a couple of outs of a perfect game; the honor, … Continue reading →

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Patch Sprint 2012

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Bill Paine

Every Memorial Day weekend, Poko-MacCready Camps hosts the Patch Sprint adventure race to raise funds for the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps kids who otherwise might not be able to afford the tuition to go to summer … Continue reading →

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And now it’s baseball season…

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Bill Paine

Oh well.  The Rangers made it to the Conference Finals before falling to the New Jersey Devils in Game 6—a good run, but I had hopes for more.   Next year…!

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Past the First Round

Posted on 27 April 2012 by Bill Paine

My friends all know I’m a big fan of the New York Rangers, which has come with its share of disappointments over the years (except for 1994… thank you, Messier, Leetch, et al!).  While it is yet to be determined … Continue reading →

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Navy Photos from 1985

Posted on 2 April 2012 by Bill Paine

My mother recently went through her collection of photographs and four two that I had given her back when I was still active duty in the Navy.  Although less than perfect quality, I thought I’d share them with all of … Continue reading →

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An Early Spring

Posted on 25 March 2012 by Bill Paine

It seems spring has arrived in New York City a month (at least!) earlier than usual.  The picture at left was taken this Friday, March 23rd, at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 66th Street—usually, trees don’t even begin budding … Continue reading →

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Strategy vs. Tactics

Posted on 14 January 2012 by Bill Paine

Milo Jones, an old friend and a former Marine officer, has written an excellent article (Start with Geostrategy, or call it Tactics) that discusses the limitations of business school inspired “strategic” models, relegating them to the realm of tactics in a … Continue reading →

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Mazel Tov, Natalie!

Posted on 16 September 2011 by Bill Paine

On September 10th, my cousin Natalie celebrated two significant events in her life:  her 13th birthday and her Bat Mitzvah.  I was pleased and very honored to be invited to attend and join parents Pam and Dan as they celebrated … Continue reading →

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