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* on the 5- or 6-hour drive back from the Grand Canyon. Never before had I [...]
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 to stay in the car. And with all that cash spent on shielding, why can’t [...]
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 day soon. I still have the knitting needles. I even have some yarn lying around. [...]
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 clothes and, of course, a nice, hot cup of coffee. Put your best foot forward [...]
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 prepare such a certifiable scene is the news that my work for the Men of [...]
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! Have a Merry, Merry Christmas photobloggers! P.S. – If you’re struggling from Christmas fever, drop [...]
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 a New England Christmas, you need not go very far:
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 all very nice this year! ;D
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 of a devoted Claus couple that has strutted their stuff along the shoreline for the [...]
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 of a pick-me-up and what better choice than a phone book that no one or [...]
Hark! how the bells Sweet silver bells All seem to say, “Throw cares away.” Christmas is here Bringing good cheer To young and old Meek and the bold Ding, dong, ding, dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling One seems to hear Words of good cheer From ev’rywhere Filling the air Oh [...]
Christmastime has struck the Shoreline! I’ve been to just about half, if not more, of my coverage area and sleepy town tree lightings this year, each of them having their own special holiday nuances. Tonight (or morning I should say) we’ll begin with a little touch of East Haven, zooming in on the wee kiddies [...]
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