Check it out - I catch a trout despite my questionable technique.
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 24 - Catching Trout on the Natchaug River
Check it out - I catch a trout despite my questionable technique.
Check it out - I catch a trout despite my questionable technique.
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 23 - Osprey Nest at Saltwater Farm Vineyard
Afoot in Connecticut 22- Ashford Dam
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 21 - The Last Green Valley
On WPKN with Valerie Richardson
You can find my interview with Valerie Richardson here. I'm on from 6:00-7:00, though she introduces me right at the beginning (4:00). She spins some good tunes, too. Everyone take a listen!
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 20 - Wolf Trees
Save the Barnum Museum
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 19 - Roasting Marshmallows
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 18 - Bethany Land Trust Pastures
24 Hour Readathon
At the Hamden Historical Society
Technically we're in the Miller Memorial Public Library's senior center social room. But this is a presentation sponsored by the Society. We had about 40 people - quite a crowd, actually. Almost everyone bought my book (or already had it). And I had a great time talking with everyone about Hamden's amazing history.
Afoot in Connecticut 17 - The Airline Trail
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 16 - Sharpe Hill Vineyard
The lunch (and wine) we had there was fantastic! We also interviewed the owners, Steven and Catharine Vollweiler, for our upcoming book on the History of Connecticut Wine.
Afoot in Connecticut Episode 15 - Richard Sperry and the Regicides
Le Grand Meaulnes
I have review of Alain Fournier's masterpiece, Le Grand Meaulnes in the New Haven Review. Though I prefer the other title - The Lost Domaine. I explain why in the review.
Do yourself a favor and buy a copy, here.
Do yourself a favor and buy a copy, here.
New Haven Museum Appearance
I gave a talk at the New Haven Museum (Historical Society) on Wednesday night. It was a big success, with 25 or so people showing up, and everything going smoothly. Everything that is, except the power going out on the upper floor! However, we set up in the room you see here, and it worked out great. There was a moment when we thought we'd have standing room only in there, but we brought in a couple extra chairs and everything was fine. Of course, you can see there were two open seats in the front row, too...it's just like students in a classroom. No one wants to sit there!
Afoot in Connecticut 14 - Lake Waramaug and Hopkins Inn
Barnes and Noble North Haven
Here is my signing at the B&N in North Haven on Saturday, May 22. It was a beautiful day and there wasn't a huge turnout (though I had a great talk with those five or six people who did show). However, that store has already sold over 30 of my books, and the first month of sales isn't even up yet. Nor have I been featured in the newspaper yet. Hopefully, it is a sign of things to come.
Awarded for Service
Here I am accepting an award from the IDEAL program at the University of Bridgeport, for more than seven years of service. I actually have eleven years, but this is the first time they are giving the award...
It's always nice to be recognized for service, and even better when you are given a nice plaque. I'll put it with my old soccer trophies and chess medals!