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Tag Archives: West Haven
Petals and Roots
Renowned horticulturist Luther Burbank (1849-1926), creator of the popular Shasta daisy and hundreds of other cultivars, reportedly wrote, “Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.” (more…)
Magic Kingdom
Now in its 35th year, Curious Goods New Age Shop in West Haven promises “all those with an open mind a Magical Temple, a repository of secrets, a mystery school, and a safe haven from the everyday world. To those who are looking for new insights, it’s an open door to the unknown. To those […]
This Week in New Haven (December 11 – 17)
Between and in-between maker projects, pajama parties and scary movies, the holiday season shifts into an even higher gear. (more…)
Big Drink
Though the Manhattan has been a bar staple for well over a century, its origins remain cloudy. One popular legend is that it was invented in the 1870s at New York City’s Manhattan Club for a party hosted by Jennie Jerome, also known as Lady Randolph Churchill. That’s since been debunked by historians who point […]
Good Questions
Jimmy Smits. [Bleep]ing JIMMY SMITS! I knew it, of course, just not in time to answer the question, “What actor replaced David Caruso after he left the cast of NYPD Blue?” Such is the fun and frustration of Trivia Night with Big Boy Trivia & Games, hosted by emcee and company owner Craig Ventura and […]
Kids in the Hall
In his 1977 horror classic The Shining, novelist Stephen King explored the notion that the history of a building and its occupants—sometimes innocuous, other times unsettling or even malevolent—can become so ingrained in its brick and mortar that secrets hidden for generations will suddenly reveal themselves to individuals with enough psychic sensitivity to receive them. […]
This Week in New Haven (June 5 – 11)
A ladybug festival, a pizza party and a cat prom help put the spring in late spring. (more…)
This Week in New Haven (May 29 – June 4)
Between literal parades, a big Saturday may offer the most impressive procession of all. (more…)
Getting a Read
Miss Patty’s voice was accented and confident as she read me. “You need more self-confidence,” she said. “You have a gift, but keep it a secret. When you need guidance, meditate.” Part of me felt Miss Patty was seeing me; another noticed her words were vague and could apply to almost anyone. (more…)
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