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Driving around looking for a good angle of the Hollywood sign brought us to the Griffith Observatory. However, considering our usual Monday luck it was closed, but we walked the grounds and got a substantial view of a smoggy City … Continue reading
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Chris and I mostly drove through Hollywood. I wasn’t particularly interested in the place. A lot of it is rundown just outside the “glamorous” part. I was a good tourist though as we trekked up a street to find a … Continue reading
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In an epiphanic moment, additional photos from my summer travels presented themselves on my not-at-home office computer. I was so excited to find something I forgot, but unknowingly misplaced! Anyhow, Chris and I traveled through the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts* … Continue reading
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Whatever is not permitted is forbidden. And what the hell are “office” games and how can they be prevented? Dang-it! I guess that cuss word would get me thrown off the rink. I suppose the flask in my knapsack has … Continue reading
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A “close-knit” knitting group meets once a month at the Hagaman Memorial Library. Miss lady above started observing, but couldn’t resist from trying it out herself. It’s a good skill to know how to knit; something I should relearn one … Continue reading
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It’s a New Year today and with that comes a new chapter. I’m not big into resolutions, but it’s always good to start a new year on the right foot – with motivation, determination, vigilance, mending the holes in your … Continue reading
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For your New Years’ Eve delight, meet Mr. January. Dr. John Beres and his dog Pippin became the “mad verternarianist” in the Men of Branford calendar. What’s even more exciting than Dr. Beres stupendous sense of humor and eagerness to … Continue reading
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A graphical twist for the holiday with a little squirrel love (and caroling). Thank you for your visits and meaningful comments over the past year; it has been a joy blogging with you! Now please, eat, drink and be merry! … Continue reading
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Ahhh, the classic colors and harmonious sounds of Christmas are quite engulfing these days. If you’re a grinch, you might not appreciate it, but I find the spirit truly heartwarming. If you’re curious to hear and see the likes of … Continue reading
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Santa paid a visit to the little kiddies at the Essex Library to read a couple of stories and conduct an elf orchestra comprised of traditional Christmas songs. Also, he sees you, apparently all the time, so hopefully you were … Continue reading
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With great pleasure, I present to you a hilarious short film featuring an exclusive look at the second life of Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus. In this documentary, I will take you Behind the Beard to learn the inner workings … Continue reading
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East Haven High School’s Yellow Jacket Marching Band held their annual Winter Concert this week past. A greatly talented group that performs so well can only get there with the support of their peers. The pianist needed a little bit … Continue reading