N is for Nutmeg, A Connecticut Alphabet ("Discover Americam, State by State series) by Elissa D. Grodin (2003) West Hartford Library I feel kind of badly for slagging the last children's book I reviewed. But hey, facts are as important for kids as they are for adults. At least they should be. N is … [Read more...]
Horizon Wings Raptor Rehab Center
”Take... These Broken Wings” Ashford (Google Maps location) April 23, 2016 No, this isn¹t a museum and no, they don¹t call themselves one. But I am, for the sake of continuity on CTMQ. Horizon Wings isn't much different than any of the Audubon Society centers I lump in as museums. The worst part about this is … [Read more...]
Book Review: Connecticut
Connecticut (From Sea to Shining Sea series) by Nancy Furstinger (2004) West Hartford Library This book made me sad. When I reviewed my first kids' book about Connecticut, I remarked how I was impressed by the lack of errors therein. I cannot say the same for this 70+ page book. It's full of 'em. The book's … [Read more...]
Alsop Meadows
The Mysterious Lacrosse Fields of Avon Alsop Meadows, Avon May 2016 It was a murky, gray, drizzly day here in north central Connecticut. My sons were being lazy bums. I didn’t want to be a lazy bum all day, so after arguing with my 5-year-old about going on a short walk, I went alone. Kid didn’t know what … [Read more...]
EdHill
One of my best friends passed away last night. I could spend days writing "Ed Hill stories". I have a million. The world has lost a hilarious, gregarious, wonderful person. Ed Hill was a good man. I am very fortunate to have been his friend since the mid-90’s. And since I have the platform here, allow me a few … [Read more...]
Book Review: It’s My State! Connecticut
Connecticut (It's My State! series) by Michael Burgan, 2003 West Hartford Library I was pretty impressed with this little book. The author actually lives here (Windsor) and does a good job of capturing the breadth and depth of Connecticut's history, geography, people, and a whole bunch of other stuff. I'd … [Read more...]
Onyx Spirits (Closed)
BACDAFUCUP Onyx Spirits Company, East Hartford January 2016 Onyx closed this location in May 2018 with stated plans of reopening “somewhere.” That was likely never a realistic plan at all and Onyx has disappeared entirely. This is one of those pages that I’ve been waffling on how to write it. I’m very … [Read more...]
A Cardinal House Model Trails
One Cardinal Rule Here A Cardinal House Train Layout December 27, 2015 The B&B closed in 2018 or so, and the trains were on COVID hiatus, but the owner tells me he plans to bring them back in 21-22 winter. There are many lists on CTMQ. I like my lists. One such list I’ve tried to keep up with is the … [Read more...]
312. Westport Arts Center
This Place is WAC Westport (Google Maps location) March 26, 2016 In September 2019, the arts center moved to a new, much larger location and is now called MoCa Westport. As it's an entirely different place, I will create a separate page when I visit. I have this crazy idea that taking kids to art exhibits is … [Read more...]
WLT: Ravenswood
Can’t Rave About This One Either Ravenswood, 0.5 miles, Wallingford Land Trust January 17, 2015 As regular readers know, I’m a completist. For better or for worse. The entire website; this massive decades-long undertaking is nothing more than a bunch of lists that I feel compelled to complete. From our state’s … [Read more...]
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