Celtics ☘️ Sentinel

 Besides being an extremely-lucrative endeavor, the main purpose of the NBA is to entertain and distract. Despite the pain of the Boston Celtics being taken out of contention by the long-time rival Philadelphia 76ers, I personally enjoyed this past season . I was totally entertained by this present roster and what it accomplished. The general mindset was that they were going nowhere after losing four key players (five if the injured Jayson Tatum is included).  It turned out to be an "overachieving regular season" . Virtually every Boston player played over their heads, resulting in a 56-26 season . Even Tatum's performance upon returning from injury prior to the playoffs was better than expected.  Then things went horribly wrong in the post-season . The Celtics home loss to an Embiid-less Philly team in Game 2 was a killer . Had Boston won that game, they could have swept Philadelphia. But Joel returned to action for the 76ers - Tatum suffered a leg issue - and the re...

      Game five was a disaster at the end but we have another shot tonight to close it out. Despite a three to one lead in the series the Celtics lost to the Sixers in seven. A team who over achieved in the regular season but who has a very flawed roster. I for one have been very down after these three losses because I had high hopes. At the end of the day too many missed shots and lack of defense plus in game adjustments hurt our team. I will forever love the Cs but when they lose it sucks.       I think when you gut your team of so many players it hurts in the long run. Any one of those players given away could have helped win this series. Especially a guy like Luke Kornet. There are some hard workers on this team but they are flawed and for some reason they all crapped the bed together. Ultimately Billionaire Bill needs to pony up and prove he wants to win. I expect a more complete team next year and there will be changes. Celtic Pride Always. Banne...

      Cs look to grab a three to one lead here in Philly. Cs must come out ready to fight on every possession. The Jays will need to lead by example but need everyone else to do their job. Calling Derrick White please answer the call and give us one of those games. These refs are already giving Embid all the calls. Watching him.play basketball makes me sick. The NBA coddles this giant baby. This first quarter was dominanted by the Celtics bench. PP was en feugo from deep! Walsh was a defensive menace and nailed a sweet three. Baylor our here giving everything he's got even nailing a three. Very impressed with that first quarter.       The Jays have yet to get going and the Cs have a solid lead. If they can get going it could be a long night for the Sixers. I really need to see Derrick White get going. PP is killing it tonight and I freaking love it! I hope he goes for forty! Overall I'm pleased with the defense from the Cs but they can't relent. Need t...

          When the Cs needed plays the Jays stepped up and made winning plays. Yet how about that freaking rebound by Derrick White! I tell you this much the Sixers are playing off their butts. Yet it's through hard work and good coaching. With that said this game gave me some real anxiety. I'm so impressed with Tatum and Brown making those clutch plays throughout the entire game but especially the fourth. What can I say about these Celtics but I love them and want them to succeed.       PP made some HUGE shots tonight and I live his grit. That kid makes huge plays and never fails to impress me. Vuc played well but he's lacking on D. His passing overall was good and he made some big shots. Queta didn't have his best game but he did what he could. Garza made some plays especially his three ball. Cs will have to use the three bigs in a way to compliment the other guys out there. Baylor showed no fear tonight going after Paul George. He mad...

 Some people are not getting the message. The weather in the higher altitudes of the White Mountains are always more severe than the climate at the base . In the past four days, six hikers had to be rescued by New Hampshire Fish and Game, and this morning, a male hiker was found dead  on the Kinsman Pond Trail in Franconia Notch.  Glen Lucas, former NH Fish and Game Sergeant Bad weather and lack of preparation are almost always the culprits. Hikers are often fooled by the placid weather conditions when they park their cars alondside busy Route 93, the route that runs through Francoia Notch. I wrote previously on the tragic, and useless, death of Emily Sotelo in this same area. I have hiked this area many times and can attest to the weather changes experienced as the hikes advanced up the various peaks. Cold, snow and high winds can wreak havoc on those that are unprepared mentally and physically for what can beome an ordeal. Fish and Game personnel and other search...

 I took my usual walk on Corser Brook Road in Errol, New Hampshire this morning, and I found something - if not alarming - then somewhat concerning . The woodland road is gated, but it can be accessed by those having a key to the lock. Roughly 100 yards past the gate I spotted a cell phone a yard or two off the logging road . It did not fall from a vehicle, but probably was thrown . About 50 feet further, I found a number of discarded drink cans (not an unusual sight) and a black bra . The bra definitely was not there on my walk yesterday , but the cell phone may have been - and I missed seeing it. As a former police investigator , it did not sit well . Here is an appraisal via AI : "Throwing a phone from a moving vehicle  typically occurs during intense arguments, as a form of domestic abuse or intense frustration, or accidentally . It is often a deliberate act of destruction to prevent communication, restrict tracking, or cause distress to a partner." I retrieved the phone...