Babysitting means lots of books, found–a new podcast, and a plug for The Edition
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have returned home after babysitting for a couple of days, as the oldest and spouse got a few days away…
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Fireworks are always worth a little extra effort, a two-part podcast for everyone and some ‘academic’ reading
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the extreme hot temperature and humidity will have supposedly burned off and left us with more pleasant weather. The rains will again have come…
Just some thoughts about trees and a couple of ‘texts’ that might inspire some further study
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, we will have had at least one day of temperate weather. I will take it. And I did take advantage of the weather by…
Heavy rains forecast, Bristol Bazaar beckons, visitors back home and reforming health care
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the rains will have returned. The expectation is that they will be heavy and go on for a while. On Saturday, the forecast looked…
Time for tea on the porch, learning about Australia and a new park initiative that you can have a vote on
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the couple from Australia, youngest son and partner Allison, will have been here for a week. Every morning that they have been here they…
Anticipating a visit from the couple from Australia, an apt and fine tribute to our heroes and something about the good life
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, once again the fallout from the wildfires in Canada will have subsided and the air quality will have improved, at least that is the…
A new family tradition, a new city-wide tradition and recommendations for reading and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the humidity will have moved in, which is fine since we are approaching July. Over the past few weeks, we have been pretty fortunate…
A Happy Father’s Day to dads, some economic news, and
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Father’s Day will be here for those celebrating the day. I will have already received a gift from the kids who are extraordinarily generous…
CT Open House day, a cultural celebration, blooming mountain laurels and a 20th anniversary
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, things will be quieter around the city since CT Open House Day activities will have subsided. Saturday the parking lot at the American Clock…
Making adjustments, a retirement party and getting back into the routine–sort of
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the family is navigating the passing of Nana. Every day is a little different now. We do the best we can. *** It was…
So much can change in one week–memories of Nana
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the family will be dealing with an unforeseen but not necessarily unexpected event—Nana, my mom, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a sister, an aunt,…
Yard Goats on the schedule for today, and yardwork and composting through the month and longer
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, we will have set out for Hartford and Dunkin Donuts Park and a Hartford Yard Goats game with the family—yup, grandkids in tow. One…
Rainy days, bird song, a plug for Octavia Butler and a podcast that demands our attention
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, another rainy day is forecast. Rainy days aren’t so bad, even chilly ones like Saturday. Rainy days are days to get things done around…
So many empty storefronts in Bristol plazas. Why?
A quick drive through the city of Bristol will make anyone quickly aware of all the empty storefronts our city presently has. Empty storefronts are not a good look for…
2nd annual gala, grandkids texts, Hartford Stage again and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have attended the second Bristol Boys and Girls Club gala, another terrific evening with a short program that put kids…
Strange weather, hey; a Bristol Historical Society program you want to attend; Letendre’s ‘Dream Team’; April is National Poetry Month, what are you waiting for
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the weather will have turned back from those unseasonably hot days, in the 90s, to something more seasonable in 60s. I will have started…
Happy Easter Sunday, family ties; some challenging podcasts; and UConn victory in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Easter will have arrived and Mary and I will be on our way to Easter dinner with Uncle Charlie. We will be gathering with…
Yes, Bristol, there is no Dairy Queen
By Jack Krampitz I have always been a bit gullible. I didn’t stop believing in Santa Claus until I turned 15. But last year, when I was told that Dairy…
It is time to put away your bird feeder for the spring and summer
It is getting warmer now, and it is advisable to put away your birdfeeder for the summer. As Barry the Bear always says regarding bird feeders, “Lead us not into…
So much for in like a lion and out like a lamb, Letendre’s ‘Dream Team’ now available and a journalism day for high schoolers
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, our UConn Huskies and Donovan Clingan are on their way to the NCAA National Men’s basketball championship game on Monday night. (It airs at…