Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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National Cookie Day
December 4
“Empty?! You took all the cookies!”
Suffield Observations
Boxed out of a holiday tradition
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In England, Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, is kind of a big deal. A national holiday, it’s a bona fide part of the holiday calendar.
Now and Then
Giving Thanks and Gifts
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Giving thanks at Thanksgiving time and gifts at Christmastime, we count and share blessings. Reaching beyond unease toward peace on earth many yearn to rest, not necessarily as “merry gentlemen,” but as faithful people recalling more comfortable times.
Through the Looking Glass
Attitude is Everything When It Comes to Teaching
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My favorite teacher, Dr. Sylvan Barnet, died recently. I was glad that I’d finally emailed him and told him of my visit to the New York University’s English department.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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By way of tradition, I have used my November update as a “year-in-review.” It’s a great way to share with residents our accomplishments and keeps me accountable for the goals I’ve set.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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On a bridge over the Main River in Wurzburg, Germany recently are, from the left, Tom Heffernan, Joan Heffernan and Donna Gosselin holding the Observer, and Roy Gosselin.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“It’s no wonder that truth is stranger than fiction. Fiction has to make sense.” – Mark Twain
Suffield Observations
Something to talk about
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Last month, while dining at a local restaurant, a Suffieldian I’ve known for almost 15 years came to our table and asked us how things were going, and I told her things were not perfect. She breathed this huge sigh of relief and revealed to us that things in her life were not perfect either.