Author Archives: Scott Linscott

About Scott Linscott

Living life to the fullest, walking in the dust of my Rabbi, creating art through photography and written word, speaking words of hope and encouragement at conferences, workshops, church and civic gatherings.

FOC, I need you

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Scott Linscott

By Scott LinscottI can’t imagine. I have no idea. Though I try my hardest to listen and seek to understand, and though I read the right books and listen to the recommended speakers, my own experience colors my conclusions and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Scott Linscott

What a year 2020 has been. While we have all had to cut back on our outings and travels, we Linscotts have enjoyed more of the outdoors. We even climbed a New Hampshire mountain! But, “Home for the Holidays” is … Continue reading →

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I remember when I didn’t have enough breath to speak …

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott It was December 2011 when my diseased liver was threatening my life. Ascites fluid filled every cavity and made me look like I was 10 months pregnant. Doctors stuck needles into my lung cavity and my abdomen … Continue reading →

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Too much to ask?

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott Here’s what I need, America. I need an empty, clean airport and an empty plane to take me to another empty airport where I can pick up my clean rental car with no human interaction. Then, I … Continue reading →

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Some things confuse me.

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott I’ve been given a stuffy to take care of this morning. I am not supposed to put him down. Meanwhile, loud Lego construction work is happening on the floor nearby. I don’t know why I am responsible … Continue reading →

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I wonder stuff …

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott I wonder how many individual wood pellets come in a ton? If you haven’t seen wood pellets, they look like rabbit food pellets but they are made of sawdust and mill scraps. We burn them in a … Continue reading →

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Dear USA, please, could we have just a moment of silence?

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott Shhh … just breathe. “Ladies and gentlemen, please stand and remove your hats as we ask you to join in a moment of silence…” We’ve all done that before. We know how to do it. Entire audiences, … Continue reading →

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Cake is Good but Homemade Birthday Cake Ice Cream is Way Better!

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott I try to eat healthy most of the time but when I fall off the wagon, I fall hard. Back in 1901, that expression meant that the driver of the water cart, going around spraying down dusty … Continue reading →

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I’m doomed. I have a cold in this COVID chaos.

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott I’m doomed. Yesterday, after my afternoon meeting, I didn’t feel super-duper so I laid down “for a few minutes.” That was at around 1:45 PM. The dogs were very excited because they love afternoon naps on the … Continue reading →

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NOON: Beyond the Biopsy: The Massachusetts Panel 9/16

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Scott Linscott

Join us live at 12 PM Eastern for this Global Liver institute panel discussion about non-invasive alternatives to biopsy. Http://www.facebook.com/GlobalLiver Beyond the Biopsy is a GLI program dedicated to accelerating the acceptance and adoption of non-invasive diagnostics as an alternative to biopsy. … Continue reading →

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I’ve been dishing it out for years.

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott I’m ready. I’ve been dishing it out for years, riding the success of Tom Brady, sending my football fan friends teasing memes and razzing text messages. So, yesterday, at the start of the bulk of another NFL … Continue reading →

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It’s 46 degrees and there’s “a beaver on da roof.”

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott It’s 46 degrees, 6:50 AM and, apparently, there’s a beaver on my roof. While I am putting our pellet stove through its first test of the season, Ethan is telling me an elaborate story. A beaver, not … Continue reading →

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My pumpkin spice is lacking something

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott Some people have big stuff happening that worries them. My biggest concern today is that my pumpkin spice coffee is lacking something. I can’t decide if it’s not “pumpkinny” enough or not spicy enough. I bought 5 … Continue reading →

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When method drowns out message.

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott Linscott Method can overpower message. The cliché of “actions speak louder than words” is more than cliché. It is truth. I noticed the message in this photo painted on a fence post as I walked along admiring the … Continue reading →

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“Hey, Scott, are you okay? You’ve disappeared.”

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Scott Linscott

By Scott LinscottThe question came from a friend who noticed that my former Facebook fascination faded recently. (Nice alliteration, huh?) “You okay? You’ve disappeared.” My lack of selfies has left her concerned. My posts have decreased to one a day … Continue reading →

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