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.
Suffield Observations
My doppelgänger…
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Several years ago, I went into CVS and ran into someone I have known for as long as I have lived in Suffield.
Now and Then
Bernice Sobinski Still Sharing Oral History at 95
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One word unlocked history Bernice Karakla Sobinski shared with the Polish Heritage Society at its 2018 September meeting. This particular year marks the first century of independence Poland has experienced since it was partitioned in the late 18th century.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews
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“The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert & “Fugitive from the Grave” by Edward Marston.
Through the Looking Glass
Ellsworth and the Fire Zouaves
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The name “Ellsworth” has cropped up a couple of times on my family tree as a middle or first name, and this made me wonder if we had a yet undiscovered Ellsworth line of ancestors.
Suffield’s Pride
Suffield Pride – Austin Borg
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Not many folks can say that they have thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT). Since its completion in 1936, only about 15,000 have completed the roughly 2,200-mile trail, which stretches through 14 states and runs from Mt. Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Congratulations to the Friends of Suffield on another successful Suffield on the Green! Best SOTG ever!