You may not know this, but in some states, it is illegal to have a lemonade stand. Fortunately, here in Connecticut, it is technically legal. And at a time when we’ve been given lemons, and your kids want a chance to make lemonade, here’s some good news from Country Time. They are offering “The Littlest…
A radio engineer I know must travel by boat to repair and maintain a transmitter, and in the summertime the fields surrounding the towers are full of ticks. His solution to keep them off his legs is to wrap duct tape, inside-out, around the bottom of his pants to catch any questing creatures that may…
Masks have become part of our everyday life. Before you leave the house you grab your phone, your car keys, your glasses, your purse and hopefully, your mask. It’s the new dress code whether you match it with your outfit or not. The CDC says cotton is the best material since it will keep your…
You may be reading that nearly 10,000 New Yorkers are changing their addresses to the more suburban zip codes of our beautiful State of Connecticut. Our property taxes are lower than NY and the view outside a home office window is much more serene and picturesque. Mortgage rates are near record lows and inventory is…
Summer is here and it’s time to take the family vacation. Fewer of us will be taking off to far away destinations this year and opting to travel by car. Gas is cheaper than it was last year, but it won’t look the same. You will more than likely be packing hand sanitizer, masks, disinfectant…
I always feel it is easier to get through tough times when you have something to look forward to. If you love Christmas and always look forward to seeing the tree at Rockefeller Center, the good news is that, according to the NY Post, the beloved annual event WILL go on this year. The iconic…
There was no rhyme or reason for what became hard to find in the supermarkets in the past 3 months. Now, there seems to be a good supply of paper products, flour and even parchment paper. For some reason, I am still finding it difficult to find decaf coffee. The newest thing we’re running low on…
If you have visited your doctor or decided to go to your salon or barber recently, you were more than likely asked to call or text when you arrive for your appointment and wait in the car until they call or come for you. Your car is now the new waiting room! Hopefully, it is…
Covid may keep us 6 feet apart, but I believe music can bring us close together. Music is universal. It exists in every human culture; it is full of harmony and can bring inner peace and uplift our spirits. This Sunday June 21st is not only Father’s Day, it is Make Music Day. It is open…
It is like opening the windows after a long cold winter and letting in the fresh air. Today is Day 1 of Phase 2 of the opening of Connecticut and it feels like we can take a deep breath and start to get back to doing some of the things we have been missing for…