Avon Mountain is No Joke Smoke, Fire and Angels by Mark Robinson (2009) After three years of writing this blog, it's time for a blatant advertisement. [2016 Update: I now have unobtrusive ads.] Please, visit this website and buy the book. And here's the thing: The author, Mark Robinson, won't get a dime of … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Burn the Witch The Witch of Blackbird Pond Elizabeth George Speare (1958) Sure this is a book for early teens, but the Washington Post screams, "Irresistible!" I was somehow able to resist it for 36 and a half years of my life, but that's not the point. It is a pretty good book and tackles some heady 17th … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Wordy Shipmates
The Only Puritanical Hooker I Know The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell (2008) West Hartford Library I love Sarah Vowell and while her "Assassination Vacation" is a little bit more entertaining, it has nothing to do with Connecticut. The Wordy Shipmates, however, has much for CTMQ fans to devour. Vowell dissects … [Read more...]
Book Review: Last Night at the Lobster
Paradise by the Live Tank Light Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O’Nan (2007) West Hartford Library True story: Stewart O’Nan’s Last Night at the Lobster is the first book in my life that I sought out, procured, read one page, and thought, “Hey, I’ve read this before!” And I had, back in 2007 when it was … [Read more...]
TSTL’16.6: Black Rock State Park
The Sky's the Limit 2016 Hiking Challenge #6 Black Rock State Park, Watertown May 15, 2016 As I drove into Black Rock State Park for 2016’s sixth DEEP Sky’s the Limit Challenge hike with my boys, it occurred to me that I’d never been to Black Rock before. I suppose that’s no big deal to most of you, but it sort … [Read more...]
Book Review: N is for Nutmeg
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” Horizon Wings Raptor Rehab Center, Ashford (Location) April 2016 Connecticut museum visit #315. 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 … [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...]
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