Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
Last week, I needed to go shopping. That’s a new experience. This wasn’t grocery shopping or shopping in any establishment deemed essential by our state government. This was shopping at WoodCraft, a woodworking tool store – 100% non-essential…according to some. However, to a guy planning to renovate a workshop, this stuff is pretty much essential... Continue Reading →
Spring seems like it has arrived. Either that or March wants to make nice before going out like a lion. As the temperature climbed to 64°f (18°c) I’m getting ready to start working on the projects that were put off until spring, the ones that are normally scheduled for spring and the ones that winter... Continue Reading →
Last week, when I was being cynical, Jennie left a comment in which she suggested that the erosion of news began with the CBS show “60 Minutes.” I told her that she reminded me of a story about that show, and she encouraged me to share it. Note: I’m not blaming Jennie if you don’t... Continue Reading →
Please accept my apology in advance for the day that I reuse some of these doors in a post after I tour The Colt Armory. In the meantime, I’ll start by mining the National Registry of Historic Places (HRHP) for some photos to accompany my photos from a quick drive past the building last week,... Continue Reading →
As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been spending some time organizing digital photos. I’ve made a good amount of progress, but only on the basic goals. The ultimate goal, to have the best photos in a searchable online storage repository remains elusive. I hope to have things figured out well enough to write about the project... Continue Reading →
Last Thursday, I posted a series of doors found on the building that houses the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and several of the artifacts on display in the museum. Several comments on that post were from people with memories of cast iron stoves, both wood-fired and electric. History comes alive when we have a personal... Continue Reading →
A week ago, I visited the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library. As I mentioned on Monday, I went to see maps, but, well, you know – it’s a museum. Old things. In abundance. I need a little more time to piece together some of what I saw, but one thing is certain – some... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday, and I left early for our daughter’s house to watch the big game with her. Saturday night was also consumed by TV as I watched the NFL Honors program for the first time ever. I wanted to see Troy Polamalu on-stage as part of the 2020 Class in the NFL Hall... Continue Reading →
Wait a minute. We’ve seen those two photos before, and one of them isn’t a door. What gives, Dan? Main St. Essex is narrow, so all the photos I have are from the opposite side of the street as I walked from my car to the center of town and back. Last week I was... Continue Reading →
