Tag Archives: CT

Special Refreshments

Posted on 12/05/2014 by chick

When I got into my car for the long drive to CT, I found that the gas tank had been filled, the seat heat was on, and special refreshments had been provided.

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A Walk in Putnam

Posted on 10/14/2013 by chick

Yesterday I went to Putnam to meet up with my friend Sprite. Putnam is located on the Quinebog River in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. Putnam is a pleasant place, sort of touristy in a slightly offbeat way. We like … Continue reading →

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My Memorial Day Week

Posted on 05/31/2008 by chick

On Sunday, we went to my aunt and uncle’s for a barbecue. It was a beautiful day and the baby birds, eager to see it, were peeking out of the birdhouse. I found out that one of my cousins is … Continue reading →

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Only the Names Have Changed

Posted on 04/09/2008 by chick

Sometimes living in Rhode Island is like a distorted echo of living in Connecticut. Everything’s the same, only the names have changed. It’s often the small things, like TV commercials, that remind me of how displaced I am. Years of … Continue reading →

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Looking for Shortcuts

Posted on 01/27/2008 by chick

I used to drive out to see my parents every weekend. Now, with the drive-time quadrupled, I don’t visit as often. I’ve plotted out all sorts of routes to their house, trying to find the perfect combination of time, distance, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Evening

Posted on 11/03/2007 by chick

When I left the office on Thursday evening, I was so tired and the traffic on I-95 was moving so slowly that I decided to stop for coffee. The best coffee place in town is near where I used to … Continue reading →

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Crazy Coworkers

Posted on 11/02/2007 by chick

Yesterday I drove to CT for our annual departmental luncheon. I went both because I felt obligated and because I think that telecommuters need to spend time with their coworkers once in a while. The sad thing is, half of … Continue reading →

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Tori, Tori, Bo-Bori (and Yoav, Too)

Posted on 10/30/2007 by chick

It was two weeks ago today that we went to CT to see Tori Amos in concert. We had good tickets (tenth row center) and we got there early enough to catch the opening act. The opening act was a … Continue reading →

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Here I Go Again

Posted on 09/25/2007 by chick

It’s time for another trip to CT. I’ll tell you all about my adventures when I get back.

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Nostalgia

Posted on 09/14/2007 by chick

I just found the instructions for snow removal at my old condo complex. It made me sad because I won’t be there for the winter. I won’t be walking along the shore during the snowfall, collecting jingle shells, listening to … Continue reading →

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