Through the Looking Glass
The Virus and Your Time
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Among the many jokes and platitudes going around the Internet about the coronavirus, one of my favorites is the picture of Sir Isaac Newton with the story of his time during the plague.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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The largest carnival parade is the Grand Parade through Oranjestad Aruba, held on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Chris McMann and Andrew Laureno were elated to share The Observer in this parade filled with music, luxurious floats and costumes in various designs and decorated with a wide variety of colorful stones and feathers, creating a unique display.
Suffield Observations
The more things change…
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In 2013, workers digging a new high-speed rail underneath London unearthed a 14-century plague pit holding 25 victims of the Black Death. The discovery allowed researchers to extract DNA from the victims’ teeth and identify the deadly disease — Yersinia Pestis, which surprisingly is still around and simply treated by antibiotics.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam – April 2020
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Timothy Dunn, Age 60, Died January 23rd
Joel J. Michaud, Age 85, Died February 16th…
Book Reviews
Book Reviews
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The Dutch House by Ann Patchett & The Watch that Ends the Night by Hugh MacLennan
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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I struggled this month. What is the right topic and tone during this “new normal” with worry high and residents tackling work, home, family, financial and health issues all at once?
Suffield Observations
Why are you asking me?
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I usually don’t miss opportunities to vote. I view the act of voting a secular sacrament. As with other faiths that issue calls to prayer, when the sign on the green summons Suffieldians to vote, I am compelled to respond.
Now and Then
Wise Old Owl Symbolism
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Following a few days of feeling unwell and unproductive, I asked the Observer to extend my October 15 deadline for the November issue. Ever gracious, the Editor invited me to take a few days off.
