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1/10/2014
Candid Cam
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12/18/2013
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12/8/2013
Open House
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10/11/2013
Hornet Games
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9/24/2013
Today's Rant
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8/22/2013
Mindsets
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7/5/2013
Andover Day
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5/6/2013
Formalities
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4/11/2013
Mascot Mania
Doughnuts and Earrings
9/22/2003

This edition is a reflection on a weekend. The tension on the bench of the boys' varsity soccer team during their tie with Tilton is suggested below:

Ryan was hurt playing soccer. So (earlier) was his roommate. They're both on crutches on the second floor of MLS. Ryan's ankle (lower right) is sprained. We won't know why John's leg and ankle are discolored (not shown) until he gets diagnosed tomorrow.

Drew Donaldson '92 stood in front of the whole school Friday and said, "I see a lot of mountain bikes on campus, but they look too clean." This was an invitation to a mud-seeking tour of Proctor's finest remote sites: Mountain Classroom, The Cabin, Mud Pond, etc. Here's Drew and senior Matt on the Bulkhead Road Sunday after brunch:

They found some mud.

The 17th century Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer's fascinating and enigmatic portrait Girl With a Pearl Earring was the inspiration for the Tracy Chevalier novel of the same name, which fostered a stunning film--of the same name--which will be released soon. It was shown at Dartmouth this weekend as part of that college's fortuitous relationship with Colorado's Telluride Film Festival. The film, starring the brooding Colin Firth (whose fan club is headed, I believe, by my octagenarian mother) is, itself, a masterpiece.

Kevin hydrates during a break in an intense soccer game.
Johannes Vermeer's stunningly enigmatic Girl With a Pearl Earring is the inspiration for a new film that will be released this winter.
I call this Girl with Hoop Earring and Doughnut.
Myles With Chocolate Covered Doughnut in His Mouth.
Girl with Pink Paperclip Skewered Through Her Ear.