I absolutely loved the sculpted panel that is the centerpiece of this memorial.Take a look at it. You’ll see a tough looking American GI holding a rifle across his body. It looks like a Viet Nam era M-16.Standing next to the GI is a colonial era soldier holding the American flag of his time, the one with the…
First thing I learned is we’ve all had his name wrong.It’s not «Smokey the Bear», it’s «Smokey Bear». Makes sense, right? Think about it … it’s not «Donald the Duck or «Mickey the Mouse», is it?(Wise-ass remark from the back of the room) -«Yo, what about Kermit the Frog»? Hey, there’s an exception to every…
If you’re driving down Route 66 in this neck of the woods, be prepared for two incredible sights –painted rocks that look like living creatures!This one is near the East Hampton –Marlborough line, but what exactly is it? A snake? A lizard? A reptile? It kind of looks like a snake, but OMG it has feet!It sure…
Marlborough CT. Home of the MarlboroughTavern.It’s one of the oldest inns in the USA. We’ve all heard about «location, location, location» and the Marlborough Inn had the distinction of being located at the intersection of two very main roads. I did some reading on the Inn and found that it contained a 2 foot…
