So, it’s the weekend, and a rather nice one ahead for us.  I plan on being outside as much as possible, and just enjoy nature for a change. If you are into a little exercise, and some great views. join our friends at The Audubon Shop for a nice bird walk at Hammonnassett State Park. [...]

CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are the most readily available source of food energy. During digestion and metabolism, all carbohydrates are broken down to a simple sugar called glucose for use as the body’s principle energy source. Glucose is stored in the liver and muscle tissue as glycogen. There are two types of carbohydrates: complex (functional) and simple [...]

I’ve always thought Mother’s Day was important and special. But since becoming a Mom myself, I have more respect, perspective and…gratitude. Women in general are really great multi-taskers. Mothers are AMAZING multi-taskers. They can fix small objects with lots of tiny parts, change a diaper, and balance the check book all while doing the weekly [...]

In contrast to his advertising commissions where he presents slickly rendered images of perfect people and products, Allen’s paintings seek to explore the beauty in imperfections as he seeks to explore and understand nature. “I’m inclined towards the underexposed rather than the obvious, even in my strongly delineated work, so that the beauty of beach [...]

HIV/Aids burst on the scene in 1981, and since then has claimed the lives of over a half million men, women, and children in the United States alone. According to stats published by AVERT, by the end of 2008 over 25 million people had died from AIDS, many in Africa. And it’s not just the [...]

On Sunday, June 20 (Father’s Day) I am proudly co-hosting an important fundraiser along with Kristen Cusato of WTNH. The Sydney Rocks benefit is meant to raise awareness of Neuroblastoma and to help families struggling in their fight against this form of childhood cancer. Neuroblastoma is a cancer that arises in immature nerve cells and [...]

When you eat out, you can have a fabulous meal that is completely healthy. Nowadays, most restaurants cater to their patrons’ needs. Obviously, try to avoid most fast food restaurants due to the limited options of healthy food choices, but whether you dine in a fancy steakhouse or a casual eatery, you can usually find [...]

This weekend is one of those weekends that you just can’t wait for. Not only are there plenty of bands playing, but in one case, you can just show up, park your butt, and watch as many bands as you want. Going a little light on the bar scene this weekend, but there will be [...]

Welcome back. This week I would like to review the comedy “Date Night”. Normally, this is the type of movie I would wait to see on DVD – but with two huge comedy stars like Steve Carell and Tina Fey, I decided to make an exception. Separately, they have been in some of the funniest [...]

There is an installation of extraordinary art piece images at New Haven’s hippest restaurant/cocktail laboratory, 116 Crown . http://www.116crown.com/ that is definitely worth the trip.  Focused to the point of abstraction, the often hidden world of materials and craft reveal themselves in architect Duo Dickinson’s (www.duodickinson.com) haunting images of the decaying walls of Venice and [...]

All the signs of spring are here: the cherry blossoms are blooming , daffodils are waving their little yellow heads in the wind, and our allergies are on attack mode. The warmer weather and sunnier days make us winter coach potatoes eager to get up and on our feet again. And one way to feel [...]

Do you know the difference between Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage? Both are amazing therapies to enjoy but which one is right for you and which choice offers the most benefits for your individual needs? As a massage therapist, I am asked this question frequently. First of all, massage should be relaxing and enjoyable. The [...]

We don’t know who started it. A jab here, a nudge there. But now they’ve gone too far— and there’s only one way to settle the score… Join us for the very public, live action creative smackdown on April 22, 2010 at 6:00pm that will settle this once and for all. We won’t leave until [...]

Kind of a causes and welcome back theme for me this weekend. It’s spring, despite the momentary set back, and with spring comes a sense of renewal, a re dedication to all things good. That is why, front and center is my support to Cancer Sucks, Life Rocks, and the Friedlanders. As I have said, [...]

As you all know, I will always post any charitable event to my calender. Every now and then though, there are those special organizations that I want to do more for. NEADS is one of those organizations. This came to my attention through some very special friends on mine. Kaylee Sonzoni, and her mother Nance. [...]