When the House family goes out to dinner it is always preceded by a big discussion about where to go. One person wants pizza the other Mexican and the back and forth […]
A New Connecticut Destination
Halloween 2020
In 2019 we had roughly 800 trick or treaters. 2020? Zero. Nada. Following the guidance of Governor Lamont and the state’s COVID-19 guidelines, Kara and I decided to not give out candy […]
Halloween in the Age of Covid
It’s going to be a different Halloween, this fright night of 2020. In this era of coronavirus and numbers ticking up in Connecticut, I don’t expect to see sidewalks crowded with kids […]
The Time to Talk is Now
I’m not exactly an advice columnist but I do recommend telling your loved ones how you feel about them while you can. I know too many people who lost family members suddenly […]
Visit to the Birthplace
One of the great things I love about living in Connecticut is the proximity to so many destinations, including my birthplace. It is under 100 miles from Hartford to Norwood, Massachusetts. Kara, […]
Co-Anchors for Life at Your Service
Shortly after the announcement was made that I was no longer at WFSB, I received some emails and texts from people concerned about whether Kara and I would still be emceeing their […]
End of an Era in My Hometown
The emotional pull of a hometown can be a powerful one, especially in the Boston suburb where I grew up. “There’s just something about Norwood” many Norwoodites say, and a recent experience […]
15 Years!
Kara and I are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary today! It was a hot and humid August 1, 2003 when Kara and the luckiest guy on earth walked down the aisle at […]
Spring Break 2018
A somewhat of a last minute trip to Florida turned out to be a great family vacation to catch up with relatives and friends and a few critters along the way. Kara’s […]
A Scary Day on the Interstate
September 30, 2017 was a routine day in the House family, as Kara and I drove and dropped off Helena at Julian at dance and football practices, a birthday party and a […]
Oh Christmas Tree, 2017
The holidays are a time for traditions, and Kara and I try to honor as many as we can this time of year. Every December we cut down our Christmas tree with […]
A Very Rewarding Job
I just finished up a fantastic season coaching my son’s flag football team. We won some and lost some, but most importantly the kids had fun, and I did, too. Teaching […]
Halloween 2017
Halloween 2017 was awesome. Mild weather meant hordes of trick-or-treaters and some great costumes in our neighborhood. My son was Zalgo, my daughter Wonder Woman, Kara a skeleton, and I was a […]
Summer 2017
Summer ’17 is in the books! Here’s a peek at what the House family did during my favorite season.
Wet Paint 2017
We had a great time at a fun House family summer tradition where your artwork can end up in a museum, and you can walk away with a cool masterpiece to hang […]
Spring Break 2017
The kids were on Spring Break/April vacation last week, so with some pretty amazing weather on tap, Kara and I loaded the offspring into the car and headed south. Nothing like a […]
Back from Brazil
A tropical wedding? Sounds good! Kara, the kids and I headed to South America for a wedding. Armed with insect repellent to ward off mosquitoes that might be carrying the Zika virus, […]
An Old “3” Comes Back to Life
N Perhaps like many parents, Kara and I recently painted our basement so the kids can have some more room to play. We threw out junk that had been in boxes for […]
Essex Steam Train Adventure
It’s not even Thanksgiving but a treasured Connecticut tourist attraction is already in the Christmas spirit. The North Pole Express is up and running at the Essex Steam Train. Kara and I […]
