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 2020
Time to Support Small Businesses
It’s getting real in the city of Hartford. The new COVID way of life is hitting our capital city particularly hard. Corporations have many of their employees working from home, the theaters […]
Great Visit with Unlocking Connecticut
Beverly Canepari and Lora Karam are friends who are the creators of the popular website of “Unlocking Connecticut.” These two find interesting things all across our great state and I learn so […]
Did You Get a Flu Shot?
It is flu season which means it is flu shot season. I never used to get a flu shot until I was persuaded by Kara Sundlun and Denise D’Ascenzo to do it. […]
That Time Hartford was the Center of the Political Universe
Nashville, Cleveland and Miami are getting all sorts of attention this year as the host cities of the three presidential debates. Hartford was one of the potential sites for this year’s face-offs, […]
Where Do You Eat in Your Town?
Connecticut is made up of 169 towns and I’m pretty sure I’ve been to all of them. Thousands of families own small businesses across the state and the House family loves these […]
Searching for Jaws
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, […]
Who do you want to be the next governor?
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 […]
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