Pivot and Pause in New England
A Photographic Journal of Opportunities
I have enjoyed Collinsville on so many different levels and opportunities over time I anticipate many blogs directing you to this area. My first visit several years ago was based on my walking along the Farmington River trail. The following year I biked the trail. Third year I kayaked the Farmington River. So much toContinue reading “CT: Hartford County-Collinsville- Antiques on the Farmington”
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“Move to the left,” I screamed out to the ducks who were hanging out by the shore. Tonight is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and also the evening when it’s said that we can view the planets Jupiter and Saturn to form the star of Bethlehem. Well that’s quite a goodContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Norwalk- Calf Pasture (Winter Solstice)”
Originally a cow path with a strong scent of manure in the air was the scene of the original Greenwich Avenue, then called Piking Lane in Horseneck. Quite a difference a couple of centuries makes when you walk down the Avenue during the holidays. While the hometown spirit remains you can also feel the senseContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County- Greenwich- Holiday Stroll”
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One of the last vehicular covered bridges in Connecticut, this iconic landmark spans 172 feet long and runs over the Housatonic River. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it still carries vehicular traffic on Connecticut Route 128. Designed by Ithiel Town, it has been in continuous service since 1864. I have enjoyed touringContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-West Cornwall Bridge”
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Kent Falls is a 250-foot drop through a staircase of water falls of about 1/4 mile through the Housatonic River. I must admit that while I have been here several times before, I am now seeing this through my “new eyes” which makes this a completely new experience. I am intrigued by the designs createdContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County- Kent Falls Park”
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The only live Nutcracker experience in CT during the pandemic is featured here as the Ballet Theater company dances within the glass enclosed front porch as a few on lookers watch from the outside. It’s like watching a real life snow globe! It was a nice respite for a rainy day. I stood in frontContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- Farmington- Hillstead Museum (Holiday Event)”
Florence Griswold was born on Christmas Day so her museum goes all out to celebrate the “Magic of Christmas.” Florence Griswold ran a boarding school for artists after her wealthy family needed some unexpected support in the 1800s. This is their home. Her legacy remains for all to enjoy. The Magic of Christmas provides aContinue reading “CT: New London County-Old Lyme- Florence Griswold Museum (Holiday Event)”
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If you’re out hiking or even in your backyard gardening, shower and launder timely as deer ticks can be hard to detect and there is no safe season. In November 2020 I found a tick and researched how to handle. When you live in Connecticut and you enjoy the outdoors you likely also have ticksContinue reading “Tips: Tick Tock”
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Mystic is a village which is part of both Groton and Stonington. It’s a lovely seaport town with a great main street filled with shops and restaurants and the Seaport Museum. While I went to see how it was decorated for the holiday, I was fortunate enough to arrive as the Mystic bridge began toContinue reading “CT: New London County- Mystic (Holiday Stroll)”
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Go back to Christmas in 1876! Lantern Light Village is an outdoor event at the Mystic Seaport Museum December 4, 11, 12, 18, 19, 20 (5 was cancelled due to weather) from 5-9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on line. When you first walk in you are greeted with a forest of Christmas trees whichContinue reading “CT: New London County-Mystic Seaport Museum (Holiday Event)”
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Pivot and Pause in New England