I have always wondered about that. Scientists say that their are possibly MILLIONS of planets in the universe that could possibly sustain life. Now, provided that’s the case, what are the chances that we are the only intelligent life. Well, most of us humans are intelligent, I sometimes have my doubts about some. Anyways, in [...]

There is one thing thing that I really like being asked. Okay, actually a couple, but i won’t get into that. In this case, it was two weeks  ago, and my brother Edgar ( yes it’s Edgar and Edwin. Hey it’s a Connecticut Yankee thing) calls up and asks ” Ya wanna blow things up?” [...]

So, my new endeavor has me traveling across the State of Connecticut. How convenient is that?  Since I am driving anyways, I figure I might as well stop by all these really cool places that only the “locals” know about. Maybe it’s a  little roadside stand that has the best burritos in the state, or [...]

Most of us dread tax season, and feel “taxed” enough in the current economic climate. So, it is good to hear that there are a few areas where you might be able to reduce your tax consequences, either now or in the future. Check with your tax advisor to see if any of the below [...]

If you really think about it, the only thing that prevents of us from being able to travel as often as we might like is the man made construct of time and money. TIME; that we are not able to take off from our jobs and our lives, and MONEY; that we have to spend [...]

A few weeks ago, I was attempting to open an oyster with a serrated bread knife. I knew when I was doing it that it was the wrong tool for the job, but before I could talk any sense into myself, I cut my finger pretty deeply and started bleeding like mad. Thank goodness for [...]

Having grown up in Guilford, there are just some things that have always been there, and you just associate with the town. The Green,The Stone House, Faulkner’s Island, and Bishop’s Orchards. Since 1871, the Bishop family has been providing the town with best, and freshest produce available. Reason being, if it’s in season, it is [...]

Holy Mother of God! Is that swearing? I am trying hard not too. Well, not THAT hard but anyhow…I just got out the car from a three hour tour with the twerps and my lips are chapped from yelling. There isn’t enough wine in the world so maybe sharing my pain with you will be [...]

My financial advisor is a wonderful gentleman from Guilford named Tom Genera, whose business is Eagle Strategies Corporation. In conversation one day, he mentioned that he’d heard about a woman from Deep River who was sending homemade cookies to active military personnel and veterans abroad and at home. In typical Tom fashion, he said, “I’m [...]

I’ll tell you what’s fun. Living in this area and having so many options of things to do and then never really doing them. This is usually the case with me, lots of interest, little motivation. maybe if I had slept through the night more than five times in the last 11 years this would [...]

Ask yourself this question: what percentage of time do you spend communicating with friends in person, vs. IM, Tweet, email or text? Has it shrunk considerably in the last few years? Finding yourself ‘too busy’ to get together? Creating and maintaining quality and lasting friendships is a challenge these days. I have a whole pile [...]

Ready, Set, Go! In this challenging real estate market, never underestimate power of the Five P’s. Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance It is vital to prepare your property for going on the market, with many homes available for buyers to view, make sure your home stands out! Many low-cost or no-cost improvements can be made [...]