Note: I wrote this essay way back in January 2009, pretty much just for the heck of it. I submitted it to Newsweek but only received a "Thanks, but we're changing the format of "My Turn." Good luck." I never did anything with it and totally forgot about it until about 20 minutes ago because I've been feeling guilty … [Read more...]
Hiking Boots (Jan. 1997- Dec. 2008)
Sniff. I bought these boots for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 1997. They were the first generation Asolo boots with Gore-Tex and were the lightest on the market at the time. In fact, I broke them in for my hike by playing basketball in them for a few months. They were wonderful - until the tread wore out. … [Read more...]
– CT Wine Tour Glasses in My Backyard
A simple concept, really. It turns out that when you visit a winery here along the Connecticut Wine Trail, and plunk down the 6 or 7 bucks for a tasting, they give you the wine glass. I was bored today and decided to create a new list: Connecticut Wine Tour Complimentary Glasses in Various Parts of My Yard. I … [Read more...]
About
How This Nonsense Began I've lived in Connecticut since 1991 when I entered UConn. During the time since, I've lived in Storrs, Mansfield, Glastonbury, New Britain, Manchester, Cheshire, East Hampton, and now West Hartford. I've stayed with friends from Stamford to Brookfield to Ledyard. I've hiked in Canterbury, … [Read more...]