I never understood what Marlon Brando was saying about Indians until back in the 90′s when I visited an Indian reservation out in the West. As my sons observed, “Mom, our shed in the back year is better than those homes.” Wisdom from the mouth of babes, I say no more. Our country took away [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Connecticut’
Golden Lamb Buttery, Brooklyn, Connecticut
When I first heard that I was going to visit the Golden Lamb Buttery restaurant, I thought its name was curious. Upon entry to the restaurant in a beautiful old red barn, its owner explained. The buttery established in 1963 got its name from her grandmother. The woman loved the charm eating places (called butteries) [...]
The Inn at Woodstock Hill, Woodstock, Connecticut
Until just a few weeks ago, I had never stayed in a bed and breakfast. i wasn’t sure I even liked the idea of one at all. Was I wrong! Recently I was booked at The Inn at Woodstock Hill for an overnight. The Inn is located at the junction of Rt. 169 and Plaine [...]
Hampton Inn and Suites, Mystic, Connecticut
(photo courtesy Hampton Inn and Suites website) Driving up the coast from Jersey to Connecticut, I made a wish list of the things a good room reservation must have: location, pool and fitness center, and most of all a comfortable bed. Hubby added to that television, internet service, cleanliness and a good staff. Extras like [...]
Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Connecticut
I know that times do change. That is one of the reasons why I love revisiting history and peaking back into life of bygone times. I have wanted to visit Mystic Seaport since I saw signs advertising it on a road trip north 25 years ago. Since I was rendezvousing with my daughter about wedding [...]
Sharpe Hills Vineyard, Pomfret, Connecticut
Sharpe Hills Vineyard is housed in an old historic building that dates back to 1844. It boasts two fireplaces and is a showplace for 18th century antiques. Although its Fireside Tavern’s gourmet dining was closed when I arrived, its tasting room (open year round Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 A. M. to 5:00 P. [...]
Mystic, Connecticut
With so much to do, I hated that interstate traffic kept us on the road longer than anticipated but was not going to let it upset me or plans for the rest of the day. After checking into our hotel, hubby took our luggage upstairs while I grabbed brochures for some of the local attractions. [...]
