Hail Mary, Full of Mace St. Margaret’s Shrine (Vatican Gardens Replica), Bridgeport May 17, 2008 I'm stuck. I don't know what to write. But really, this place certainly deserves a spot on CTMQ as it is unique and interesting. As I am not Catholic, nor was I ever Catholic, I cannot speak upon the various saints … [Read more...]
49. State Supreme Court
Supremely Interesting Hartford (Google Maps Location) May 12, 2008 While I have absolutely no factual basis upon which to state the following, I'm going to state it anyway: "Connecticut is the only state in the country where the state Supreme Court, State Library, and State History Museum are all housed under one … [Read more...]
St. Stephens Episcopal Church Bell
A Real Old Ding-Dong The Oldest Bell in the New World, East Haddam June 9, 2007 During a visit to the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse in East Haddam, where I was quite frankly a little ignored, I learned off-hand that there was a very old bell down the hill. Very, very old. Probably. Down the hill from the … [Read more...]
Elephant Rock
I am Not an Animal! I am a Rock! I... Am... A Glacial Erratic! Elephant Rock, Simsbury June 2008 I am not sure this still exists and I'm not rushing to find out. True, I originally intended to only capture the quirky roadside animal rocks, like Frog Rock in Eastford and Turtle Rock in Marlborough, but upon … [Read more...]
47. Connecticut Legislative Office Building
There Oughtta Be a Law: Visit Museums Hartford (Google Maps Location) May 12, 2008 First, an aside regarding my awkward title. I have received more then a few emails pointing me to various articles about the impending demise of the Mark Twain House Museum - one of CT's most popular and important sites. While I'm … [Read more...]
Miranda Vineyard (Closed)
I Know My Miranda Rights, Ossifer! Miranda Vineyard, Goshen June 15, 2008 Miranda closed in November 2021. “You have the right to remain drinking. Anything you say can and will be used against you as you sample another varietal. You have the right to buy a bottle of wine, even on Sundays in Connecticut. If you … [Read more...]
Monk Parakeet Invasion (Gone)
So Much For a Monastic Vow of Silence Monk Parakeet invasion, Milford-Stratford-Fairfield May 17, 2008 The town(s) removed the nests. During the drive north from Stratford to Milford along a coastal byway in the middle of a full day's trip to the area for some museums and random places that had no point, my … [Read more...]
46. State Capitol Building
Now That's a Capitol Idea! Hartford (Google Maps Location) May 12, 2008 What did YOU do with YOUR last half-day off from work? Golf? The beach? Nap? Bah - My son had a doctor's appointment around lunchtime so I decided to take a half day to enjoy the finest capitol building Connecticut has to offer. I never … [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...]
51. Housatonic Museum of Art
Bring Some Gin For This Housatonic Bridgeport (Google Maps Location) May 17, 2008 Housatonic Museum of Art is a Connecticut Art Trail site. My first art museum! Finally! After only 50 other Connecticut museum visits! It's not that I've been purposely avoiding them... I did try to go to at least one other art … [Read more...]
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