The morning following Tropical Storm Elsa, I took a chance to walk the grounds and see the view at Olana State Historic Site. Should the rain have continued, my contingency would have been an inside tour of the house (for those who know me they’re smiling now as I am known for my contingency planningContinue reading “NY: Hudson Valley- Olana State Historic Site”
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CT: Fairfield County: New Canaan- The Glass house
Finding outdoor adventures have been my respite through the pandemic. I’m amazed at how much Connecticut has offered me having been a NYC brat even after I moved here. On my list for years was a visit to Philip Johnson’s glass house. Philip Johnson was a renowned architect whose influence can be found around theContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County: New Canaan- The Glass house”
CT: Windham County-Putnam (Biking)
Awesome bike ride along the East Coast Greenway from Putnam to Pomfret and back. Start in town along the Quinipaug River and take rolling hills with farms to the Vanilla Bean in Pomfret and back for a bite at one of the great restaurants in Putnam. About 12-15 mile ride. I parked at the PriceContinue reading “CT: Windham County-Putnam (Biking)”
CT: Hartford County- West Hartford- Elizabeth Park (Winter)
Elizabeth Park is a municipal park in Hartford/West Hartford and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. For one week in the beginning of Spring the Conservancy hosts a springs bulb show in the greenhouse. As I was in the area I stopped by to take a quick peek. Most impressive was that theContinue reading “CT: Hartford County- West Hartford- Elizabeth Park (Winter)”
CT: New Haven County-New Haven- Yale (Walk)
After so many years, my first walk around the Yale campus felt like a trip to London. One fun activity is to locate the four secret societies of Yale. One pictured above is “Book and Snake.” Fortunately for me my cousin was familiar with them. With the pandemic most quads and museums were unavailable toContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-New Haven- Yale (Walk)”
CT: Middlesex County- Essex- Griswold inn
Said to be the Oldest Continuously Operating Inn in America since 1776, the Griswold Inn found ways to even stay open through Covid! Born of Independence, the building and launch of the Oliver Cromwell warship was at the beginnings of The Griswold Inn, a destination for seafarers and land travelers alike for more than 244Continue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Essex- Griswold inn”
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CT: Litchfield County-West Cornwall Bridge
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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CT: New London County-Old Lyme- Florence Griswold 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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CT: New London County- Mystic (Holiday Stroll)
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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CT: Fairfield County-Westport (Holiday Stroll)
Seen at first from afar from Interstate 95, I was anticipating my return to Westport to see the holiday lights on the Saugatuck River Bridge. I didn’t know before this visit that this is the oldest surviving movable bridge in Connecticut having been built in 1884. I waited awhile for all the cars to goContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Westport (Holiday Stroll)”
Pivot and Pause in New England 