The New Year ushers in a sense of renewal and purpose. Resolutions may include fitness goals, health related objectives or metaphysical resolve for peace and happiness. When we say “Happy New Year” to friends and family we are wishing success and a thriving condition to those we care about.
Nutrition and wellness goals can contribute positively [...]

My Christmas Eve meditation continues, in a way, today.
Christmas Day is past. The season is not. There remains a peaceful stillness in the air conducive to — intended for? — reflection. In my earlier post, I referred to “the primitive rituals of the earth reborn beyond the Winter Solstice”. By that terminology, I meant to [...]

So, as we draw this year, and this decade to a close, just a few thoughts on my part. What started as an idea, has come to fruition. The past 6 months have been pretty insane for me, trying to get a feel for a new profession, trying to put my finger on the pulse [...]

So, it’s finally upon us. All the rushing and scrambling is done, and it’s time to finally relax, and enjoy the Holiday. Here, at Shoreline Out and About, it’s no different. We have done what we set out to do, and it’s time for us to say thank you for your support, and we hope [...]

I have to share with you how I spent my day this past Saturday as I know that you all will relate and I learned so very much in the process!

Sometimes it is easy for us to wonder if those “experts” or authors of the newsletters that we read really do share a common experience [...]

Today is Thursday. I’m supposed to offer a humor column. But I don’t feel very humorous. Instead, I feel reverent.
If you’ve read my posts, you know I’m not a guy who does reverent very frequently. Snide, sarcastic, opinionated, and decidedly irreverent, yes. Reverent? Not so much. But it’s Christmas Eve.
In A Christmas Carol, by Charles [...]

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross will be honoring men, women and youth from across Connecticut whose extraordinary acts of courage and kindness make them local heroes. We will salute them during March, 2010 at our Community Heroes Breakfast Celebrations. ( March is Red Cross Month).  There will be four Hero Breakfast Celebrations:
March [...]

Okay, here we go. You know it’s last minute shopping time when it takes you 5 minutes to get out of the bank’s parking lot. In Guilford… This time of the year should be known for tidings of joy and good cheer, but has developed into the season of the single digit salute. But the [...]

The storm of the decade began along the Shoreline just after sundown on Saturday. This, of course, gave us time to tear around like lunatics buying everything that wasn’t nailed down regardless of whether we needed it or not: it was gonna snow!!! A LOT!!! So we now needed stuff [...]

‘Twas the night before Christmas at Out & About.
The Holiday Issue was yet to get out,
And Ed was frenetically editing copy,
Cursing the writers who’d sent it in sloppy:
“I tell them to spellcheck before they submit,”
He moaned to Moretti, who gave not a whit.
“Get a grip o’ your knickers,” Ed heard Mike declare.
“Who cares if their [...]

Christmas week. A busy time, for sure. But, I’ve made a concerted
effort to stay focused on the simplicity of the holiday which often
gets overlooked.
My December Challenge..to remember happy holiday memories from your
past…has served me well. At each family and friend get-together over
the past two weeks, I’ve suggested we go around the table and share a
happy [...]

The first fundraising concert at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook on December 11th, 2009, to benefit the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries was an unqualified success: ticket sales for the concert plus a donation from the Madison Rotary came to a total of $6,788.00 – which was then doubled by the [...]

What kid doesn’t ask for a puppy? Puppies are so cute! When you see those sweet faces on your favorite TV show, family movie or Christmas card, makes you want one, right? Think again!

First of all Christmas is probably the worst time to bring a new pet into your home. With guests coming and going, [...]

Finished floorings choices generally fall into three types. Carpet, tile or stone, and wood are common choices. There are many types of each. Let’s talk about each one of these and where they could or should be used.

First is carpet and is sold by the “Yard”. This is a three foot by three foot [...]

Kristen Graves is a folk/pop singer & songwriter with a voice that commands attention, lyrics that catch your heart, and melodies that stay with the listener long after the evening ends. Kristen’s songs have a coziness to them like a well-worn winter blanket, but don’t underestimate her; she can pack a serious emotional punch at [...]