2008
Grass Roots effort to restore Naugatuck’s World War I Monument
Tuesday, December 9th, 2008World War I Memorial Flagpole Naugatuck, Connecticut
There is an exciting grass roots effort taking place in Naugatuck to restore our World War I monument. This important landmark is located on the Salem School property across the street from the First Congregational Church. The monument is the focal point of ceremonies on Veterans Day and it […]
Bailout Bull
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Now I’ve heard it all. $700 billion dollars of taxpayer’s hard earned money used to bailout the institutions that created the worst financial debacle since the great Depression. That’s in addition to an $85 billion agreement to bailout AIG, and $29 billion in support that the government pledged in the shotgun marriage of Bear Stearns […]
A Celebration of Life
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008I was strolling down Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, North Carolina one night last week. I was in town on business and looking for a place to eat a good meal and relax with a cold beer. I heard the unmistakable music of a lively Irish lilt. Intrigued, I followed the tune and found myself at […]
What’s a Man’s Age
Monday, July 21st, 2008My favorite quote from the English poet Robert Browning is about age. “What’s a man’s age? He must hurry more, that’s all; Cram in a day, what his youth took a year to hold.” I can tell you a bit about age as I do have some experience in this matter. Time is relentless and […]
Our Fathers
Monday, June 16th, 2008What should I get my father for Father’s Day? This is the age-old question, and one that is not easily answered. Historically, my father has been the most difficult person in the world to buy a gift for. For years, my siblings and I have tried in vain to find him the perfect gift. He […]