The Weekend Roundup 'Q'

We are on the cusp of the weekend and thus are ready for Tom's fun meme The Weekend Roundup. This week's letter is 'Q' which was actually easy to find a pic or two :)

Quacker. This lovely lady Mallard sits proudly on a bridge pier sitting over the Wepawaug River in Milford CT. Quack quack!

Next are Quilts, and Quite a few! This is in the Seymour CT Congregational Church

And of course, the New York City borough of Queens, here on the Long Island Expressway, often known as the world's longest parking lot (car park). Although today it was moving quite well westbound :)

Favorite. This is the door to a tailor in Derby CT who retired yesterday after 66 years. The sky, flag and Mr. Carlino's name look so right together. We even published a few more pics in our Valley-Voice Newsletter today. Thanks Tom!

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 - Shadowy Scarves

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 brings us to the boutique in the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby Connecticut (we love so much about the cancer center with Patti's cancer care - she is a seven year survivor :) There are a variety items for sale at the boutique including these stylish scarves and other head coverings for women undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Shadows add to the style too! Thanks for hosting MMT!

The Weekend Roundup - 'P'

Ah, since it's Friday, it is time for Tom's fun meme The Weekend Roundup. This week's letter prompt is 'Perfect" :) Thanks Tom!

Begins with 'P'. First is our daughter Allegra in a Playpen. I guess at about 10 months old in 1989. And I see a hint of Purple on the label on her overalls...

Here is Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton CT. Opened in 1894, it is a beautiful building.

How about a Pony in a Parade? This is along Main St. Ansonia's Memorial Day Parade in 2015.

It has been another cool Spring in CT. However, our Patio looked inviting in Summer 2017...

A Favorite. This is a Soldiers' Monument featuring a Union soldier from the Civil War on the Derby CT Green. Plaques on two sides of the recently-renovated monument list local soldiers who had fallen in four Civil War battles: Atlanta, Chancellorsville (VA), New Bern (N.C.), and Gettysburg. 

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 - A Symphony of Shadow

We don't usually hear shadows - but here, I almost do! For MMT's Shadow Shot Sunday 2, we are at the renovated Banko's Music in downtown Ansonia CT. The guitars, brass instruments and ukuleles leave shadows that are like a live performance sound check. At Banko's, music and shadow make for a perfect pairing...

The Weekend Roundup 'O'

It is Friday, so time again for Tom's great meme The Weekend Roundup. The letter prompt is 'O' which offers unique opportunities...

This is the famous (in Connecticut anyway) Olympia Diner on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington CT. They make the absolute best corned beef hash anywhere IMO. Hash with scrambled eggs is my go-to there!

This is a unique pic with an'O'. I believe this to be from late 1927. The baby is my father, born 19 October 1927, and taken at their home in Steubenville, Ohio. My grandmother is to the left - her maiden name was Agnes O'Hanlon!

This is the gateway to the hometown of Dino Paul Crocetti, aka: Dean Martin, Steubenville, Ohio from 1999

A favorite. Patti was at the Seymour Pink pasta dinner the other day. I don't know what, but the blend of pink fingernails, wine glasses and pink flowers, it just looks so artistic. Thanks for the prompts Tom!        

The Weekend Roundup 'N'

It is a Saturday in the Spring, and time again for a favored meme, The Weekend Roundup. The letter prompt this week offers many a possibility...

Begins with 'N' starts with New York City. These first photos are from the 1957 Easter Parade in the borough of Manhattan. My grandmother and Aunt Terry had stylish Easter Hats, my aunt's looking like a 1950s flying saucer!

Next is homemade black bean chili Nachos we made. They were good, but Tex-Mex restaurant nachos are prettier (if not tastier :)

Favorite. The always lovely Patti was inside the Derby (CT) United Methodist Church the other day. As   sunset arrived, the glow from the stained glass windows was beautiful. And in the second window, the Easter story is told. This church was opened in 1894, and as we have guessed - they don't really build them like they used to. Thanks for the prompts Tom!