Escape into Scotland: Wilton hiker shares his native trek
Rob McWilliams shares his experience walking across Scotland in his new book.
Arts & Leisure Columns
On Stage: Opening and ongoing
OPENING Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, April 27 – May 20, Cabaret Theatre Main Stage, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport. In this the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends Tick, Bernadette and Adam are a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their drag show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop …
Binge and Repeat: Gather together when watching One Day at a Time
After several weeks of dramas and dystopian series, a family friendly sitcom was beckoning for my attention. One Day at a Time follows the life of a Cuban family living in Los Angeles. Penelope Alvarez is a veteran, nurse and single mom living with her mother, Lydia, and two kids. In addition to juggling her …
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Did I Say That? Ooooh, that smell!
I’ve never dated a woman who had BO, and I’ve never been married to a woman who had BO, so I’ve probably missed out on something big. BO, according to groundbreaking research by the University of British Columbia, is healthy for a relationship and can reduce your stress level. “Smelling a partner’s scent can …
Test Drive: Not much has changed except for engine with Dodge Durango
Who’d have thought a 2018 Dodge Durango would instigate a mild marital disagreement? The wife, preparing to drive 300 miles into potentially snowy weather, favored the muscular, winter-ready Durango over the luxurious 2017 Lexus NX 300h, also with all-wheel drive. The husband took note of the Lexus’ significant fuel-economy advantage and superior safety rating; he …
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Conscious Cook: The green, green hills of health
“When Irish eyes are smiling, sure ’tis like the morn in spring. In the lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing.” The beauty of emerald green spring grass and the advent of St. Patrick’s Day has conscious cooks whistling a merry tune as they begin to prepare light and lovely spring recipes. …
Reel Dad: Oscar’s lessons for 2018
Wow. What an Oscar night. And what a year at the movies it honored. Before we close the books on the Academy Awards for 2018, let’s take a look at what we learned from the films that won. And the moments we may never forget. Imagine what a movie can be. With The Shape of …
Curtain Call: This is the week for theater
Square One Theatre Company, Stratford: It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s early March and that means that spring is not far off — at least on our calendars. While there were a few dry spots in theater this winter, plays are now popping up all over. If ever there was a week to head out …
Five for Fighting frontman chats about his new direction
With his brilliant, unmistakable voice, John Ondrasik is the man behind Five for Fighting’s rich history of hits, including “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” “100 Years,” “The Riddle” and “Chances.” Now, Ondrasik is adding a new dimension to these tunes by backing them with a string quartet while out on tour. He’ll be stopping at the …
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Taking A Hike: Three faces of winter
Winter, I have said before, is my second favorite hiking season. I doubt it will ever replace fall, but more winters like this and it just might. We’ve had cold — oh, yes — but just a little snow — enough to adorn but not to force the hiker into snowshoes or into post-holing. So …