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 […]
End of an Era in My Hometown
Governor Ned Lamont Inauguration
It was a celebration of Connecticut history at the inauguration of our state’s 89th governor, Ned Lamont. The day began with a swearing in ceremony at the O’Neill State Armory and culminated […]
Remembering my Kindergarten Teacher
Word came from my mom recently that my kindergarten teacher had died. Norwood is a small town where everyone knows everybody and Mrs. Paris was a legend, who touched many lives in […]
A Taste of Italy on the Roads of New England
an attempt to appear cooler than we are I did not return to Italy this summer, but Italy came to me and it took me around New England. I live in Connecticut, […]
Healing by Helping
A nightmare of a trip to Costa Rica in October is still making headlines this Thanksgiving weekend: four Americans drowned in a rafting accident while celebrating a friend’s upcoming wedding. The […]
Who do you want to be the next governor?
There’s an Artist in All of Us
A fun event our family looks forward to all summer is “Wet Paint” to benefit the Newport Art Museum. My father in-law was involved in the museum years ago and now our […]
Race for Connecticut Governor
if the election were held today, who would you vote for in the race for governor of Connecticut?
Face the State Interviews the Candidates for Governor and L.G.
Face the State has been covering campaign 2018 since it began last year. Many of the people we interviewed since then have either dropped out or decided to run for another office. […]
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 […]
Herbst and the Race for the 5th
On the July 8th edition of Face the State, our guests were candidate for governor Tim Herbst and Republican candidates for the 5th congressional district Ruby Corby O’Neill and Rich DuPont. Watch […]
The Primary Ballot is Almost Set
The ballot for the gubernatorial primary in August is nearly finalized. Republicans Bob Stefanowski and David Stemerman were successful in their petition drives, and will join endorsed candidate Mark Boughton, Tim Herbst […]
Rising Star Democrat Won’t Campaign With Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton has been having a rough time on his book tour. In the wake of the #metoo movement, people are looking at his history with women in a different […]
Greenwich Concours
Spring and summer mean car shows when classic car owners take their beauties out after a long Connecticut winter. The Greenwich Concours D’Elegance features cars worth up to a few million dollars. […]
Who Do You Want to be Connecticut’s Next Governor?
The conventions are a few weeks ago when delegates will voice their support and help set the primary ballot. Who do you like? Don’t forget to join us this morning at 11AM […]
2018 New York International Auto Show
Like any good car nerd I headed into Manhattan to catch the New York Auto Show. It’s full of glitz and gearheads as automakers show off their newest models under the glare […]
Ten Months Until Election 2018
Fresh off his announcement that he is now an official candidate for governor, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was on Face the State this Sunday to talk about the latest chapter in his […]
Campaign 2018: the Race for Connecticut Governor
It was a busy year for the nearly two dozen people interested in being Connecticut’s next governor. All of the declared and exploratory candidates pictured above appeared on Face the State to […]
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 […]
