Slings and Arrows Bethany Airport Airmail Arrow, Bethany I remember learning about the existence of the Bethany Arrow several years ago and thinking, "Hm. That's cool." So imagine my joy years later while killing time before my son's nearby soccer game telling him, "there's a giant old arrow on the ground … [Read more...]
Linda J. Rapoport Memorial Preserve
For Linda Wyndham Land Trust's Linda J. Rapoport Memorial Preserve, Woodstock October 2022 The story of this property and hike has nothing in the world to do with the trail and hike. The story here is all about family, love, and a family's love for each other - and for sustainable farming. First off, I love … [Read more...]
Myrcene Ale Company
Myr Kinda Cene Myrcene Ale Company, Old Saybrook September 2022 "Oh boy, here comes mean ol' Steve again with another take down of a new Connecticut brewery not many have even heard of..." "Yeah, man, he really needs to give these new businesses that take our money for a product they produce months and months … [Read more...]
Washington’s Town Trails
Washington's Town Trails Washington is a beautiful town in the Litchfield foothills. There are beautiful hikes in Washington; among the best in the state. So I, like you, find it a little odd that the town itself doesn't really have any trails that I'm aware of. Did the state and Steep Rock get all the good stuff? … [Read more...]
Mansfield Historical Society Museum
Another Feather in My Cap Mansfield (Google Maps location) July 22, 2018 This little town little town history museum is quite nice. But I've got to tell you, before visiting, I think the most "exciting" part of it for me was that CFPA's Nipmuck Trail goes right through it. Just like along the Appalachian Trail in … [Read more...]
Weir Farm National Historic Site Gardens
WistWeiria Wilton May 2017 Weir Farm is a lot of things beyond being "just" a museum. It was Connecticut's only National Park(ish) for years and years until Coltsville in Hartford got its NHP designation more recently. In addition to the Historic Garden and hiking trails, Weir Farm is also on the Connecticut Art … [Read more...]
Zerah N. Beach Preserve
Que Zerah, Zerah Zerah N. Beach Preserve, Wallingford October 2022 I try to squeeze in "CTMQ stuff" whenever possible. As my sons have grown, they've taken me to different corners of the state for various reasons - and I've leveraged many of those trips for my own selfish purposes. Sometimes I almost make it into … [Read more...]
Gallows Lane
Wow Gallows Lane, Litchfield Long time CTMQ readers know that there are a lot of oddly named roads in our little state. I seek them out, take a picture, and then write up a mildly humorous account with a typically fictional name origin story. But once in a while, an oddly named road is oddly named for a real … [Read more...]
The Conjuring (2013)
You've been Warrened The Conjuring, 2013 I have somehow almost completely avoided crossing paths with Lorraine and Ed Warren. They have both passed away but their legacy will certainly outlive me - not only in Connecticut, but across the nation. The famous Warrens. In fact, I've heard some radio ads … [Read more...]
Revenge of the Stepford Wives (1980)
D'oh! Revenge of the Stepford Wives, 1980 The original Stepford Wives is somewhat of a classic. What that movie lacked in quality, it made up for in popular culture influence. The term "Stepford Wife" actually means something and is still used today. And it often doesn't just mean "Plastic robotic perfect appearing … [Read more...]
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