Author Archives: Jim

Voices From the Jacuzzi

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Jim

My semi-retired status * permits me the opportunity to supplement my 6:00am swim with some additional treadmill time at the Riverwalk Athletic Club, located at the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. I go back  at 11:00ish and will watch a movie: walk … Continue reading →

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Kalimotxo Braised Short Ribs w/ 2019 Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Jim

Kalimotxo [KAL-ee-MOH-cho] is a traditional drink from the Basque in Spain.  It is an equal blend of dry red wine and cola, and it was thought to be a great way to camouflage a “rustic” quality red!  That case notwithstanding, the … Continue reading →

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Rice Pudding with Golden Spoons

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Jim

My Uncle Saul died in September of 1982. He had just celebrated his 70th Birthday three days before, and he was laid to rest in a small Woodbury cemetery near the home that Saul and Aunt Meggie had owned on Carthage Rd.  … Continue reading →

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Always Remember Whose Grandson You Are

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Jim

It was just one of those arbitrary feeds I got on Facebook.  But this one stopped me cold. It was an advert for a gift that would be a grandparent type of gift.  A simple key chain, with a “dog … Continue reading →

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