For The Southington Citizen - April 2009
The war in Afghanistan rages eight years later, and with that is National call for more troops. When the Federal agenda impacts the workings of local life, this Memorial Day, the town of Southington demonstrates what it really means to "support the troops." actual article
For Hartford Magazine – Home Living Holiday Issue 2008
Over 200 years of Christmas joy and New Year revelries literally come to life during a candle-light walking tour and Holiday party at the three hisoric homes of the Webb-Deane-Steven's Museum in Old Wethersfield, CT. See where George Washington slept just nights before a major battle, how slaves cooked the Christmas feast, and how families from the 1920s trimmed the tree. actual article
For AllGreen Magazine - Summer Issue 2008
In the cut-throat world of politics, America is looking for an executive leader who will rise above the games, restore our positive image to the world, and get things done. Facing economic, idealogical, and ever increasing environmental challenges, who is the right man for the job? actual article
The naïve seraphim gives her great-aunt a lazy smile. Every week she is asked the same question, and every week her aunt answers it before she can open her mouth. It, too, is part of the summer ritual. more please. . .
Your eyes open, asking me what is the matter. I say it is nothing, which of course you don’t buy. And, which of course, you know is code for, “I need you, I need to tell you something but I don’t know how.” So, in the usual fashion, you tap my nose and let me snuggle in closer, so I can smell your aftershave.
I breathe. more please. . .
From behind, she could hear the gallop of horses' hooves beating closer and closer. Not about to be taken by surprise again, she whirled about to face them. Only she couldn't believe what she saw – three grown men in what looked like kilts sitting atop what could only be called noble steeds. more please . . .
I’m Sneeze Catcher Emma, I’m proud to declare!
And in these glass jars swirls more than just air. more please . . .