First Church of Simsbury

Passed this wonderful church in Simsbury on a recent bike ride. It was built in 1830, replacing a 1740 church, which in turn replaced a 1683 one. Find out more here.

We take these wonderful churches for granted too often, especially sinners like me. But in these democratic meeting houses America was founded, and built, one parishoner at a time.

Black Cats are Good Luck

Especially when they are sleeping on the path at Harkness Memorial State Park...

Drinking It In

The History of Connecticut Wine is mentioned in this month's Connecticut Magazine. Check out the article "Drinking It In" by Maria Lapiana here. They call the book "cheerful" and go on to describe the comprehensive taste test they did on Connecticut wine. The results are quite positive, as Amy and I knew they would be.

Clinton Antique Center

Great antique stores come in all sizes. But the Clinton Antique Center looks small from the front, but continues to go back and back, and as you can see, up. Find out more in the Insiders' Guide to Connecticut!

Newtown Arts Festival

Had a great time the other week at the Newtown Arts Festival...wonderful shopping, food, and fun.

Amy's poem, "Still Life with Parsnips and Snow" had won an honorable mention in the Newtowner contest, and she accepted her award.

The judge (blind judging of course) was Dick Allen, the poet laureate of Connecticut, and a good friend, so we were quite happy that he chose Amy's poem as one of the worthies.

Personally, I liked Amy's poem more than the one that won first prize, but of course I am quite partisan when it comes to that.