Archive for the ‘Living’ Category

Ann Nyberg’s Network Connecticut Presents: Celebrate Our Veterans

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 5 - 2012

This Veterans Day weekend, Network Connecticut hosts a day filled with fun, entertainment and more with all proceeds benefiting multiple veteran organizations This Veterans Day weekend, come honor the men and women who have served our country with a day filled with fun, entertainment and so much more as Network Connecticut hosts a special party [...]

Time To Rebuild

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On November - 2 - 2012

For the third time in one year, Connecticut was devastated by yet another fury of nature. This time by Hurrican Sandy. Or maybe “Superstorm Sandy”. “Frankenstorm”, or as West Virginia is calling it “Snowmageddon” as they got up to 3 FEET of the white stuff. I’ll just call it one nasty b…. Even as we [...]

Weekend Update: Helping Others, And Enjoying Some Great Beer.

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On October - 4 - 2012

I never realized how busy the month of October is Out and About in the CT til I starting scheduling everything I could find on the Connecticut Events Calendar 2012. I am not kidding or exaggerating when I say I have over 1400 listings for the month. So, here’s a highlight of just a few [...]

Dog Days: Shelter Pets Adoption Events

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On September - 6 - 2012

Across the United States over 4 million dogs are killed each year in our shelters and pounds and independent rescuers work passionately to save them before they’re euthanized.  These rescuers are usually a small group of volunteers who pledge their time, money, heart and soul to caring for the dogs they’ve saved, usually through their [...]

All Day Benefit For The Wounded Warrior Project

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On July - 9 - 2012

On Saturday July 21st, 10 Local Bands join forces to help raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project at City Limits in Waterbury. This is going to be an amazing day of music for a great cause. Throughout the day, you will be able to hear virtually every genre, and in the case of Crossing [...]

Save the Guilford Fireworks 2012. And Everyone Else’s….

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On June - 18 - 2012

It’s that time of year, and i have released the Connecticut Fireworks Events Calendar 2012, and I have noticed that out of the 50+ events I have listed, a vast majority of them are “privately” funded. It’s not just Guilford that needs all of you readers help. Even the events that are still receiving funding [...]

LIfe With A Siamese Cat

Posted by Wendy On June - 14 - 2012

Excuse Me Has Anyone Seen The Triangle To Rack the Pool Table Balls?  

On June 9 Orchestra New England (ONE), one of the most versatile and exciting orchestras in America, will perform at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme. Since its founding in 1974, the same year High Hopes began, Orchestra New England has presented over 700 concerts with a passion  for excellence and signature enthusiasm. Based [...]

The Weekend Update: Raptor Rescue…..

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On May - 11 - 2012

I am sorry for the delay on the publishing of this, but I am deep into the loading of the Connecticut Events Calendar, and am a little behind. Just follow the posted link to see what’s going on this weekend. I am deviating from the usual format to bring you this “special edition”. On my [...]

Posted by Edwin Bartlett On May - 7 - 2012

On Saturday, May 12th, the Branford Chamber of Commerce together with Coco’s on the Green will present Guys and Dolls; a Night of Fashion, Food and Fun. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Branford Counseling Center. The event kicks off as you enter on a special red carpet entrance and photo opportunity at [...]

Just Desserts ?

Posted by Juliana Gribbins On May - 2 - 2012

Publishers Note: I originally posted this in April of 2011, and this is the second most read article in the history of the site. After today’s developments, I think it’s a good time to republish this. For the record, 99.9% of the comments were positive. There were actually a few that were critical of the [...]

A Mom’s Transition to a Yoga Butterfly

Posted by Wendy On May - 1 - 2012

This week I am a bit lost. I am missing my yoga class. Last week I completed the 2nd week in a yoga immersions class. We take 3 classes which are each 40 hours and extend over a 5 day period. After that we engage in teachers training classes where we e…

What NOT To say….

Posted by Juliana Gribbins On April - 19 - 2012

At a local restaurant for a nice meal with friends, I was ambushed psychologically by a well-meaning acquaintance. It happened after my romantic life suffered a mob hit. To be truthful, the guy I’d dated wasn’t a bad person. The only thing wrong with him was he didn’t want me anymore. In spite of the [...]

A Mom’s First Day of Yoga Camp

Posted by Wendy On April - 3 - 2012

My first day of yoga was great and most importantly I was able to go the entire day without letting out one twat fart. We were in the Shakespeare Theatre, hard wood floors and tall windows that let the light in. There were 4 rows of 5 mats; each of us …

  Let’s face it, rare is the individual who enters into a single career and remains there for a lifetime- walking away with a shiny gold watch. In fact, today’s adults are expected to have at least five different jobs/careers in their lifetime. Yet, rare are those individuals who seem to have a knack for [...]