Author Archives: Jim

The Landing

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jim

I pressed my nose and hands to the glass, unconcerned by the finger prints and nose shmears left behind.  Yes.  It was good to be a kid on Alston Avenue in the Winston household where a smudge here or there … Continue reading →

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Reason #5 Not to Move to Atlanta (or the reason why Sherman put the city to the torch)

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jim

Atlanta: home to Vito Goldberg’s Pizzeria, and home to the “Dirty Diaper Pie.” Made on a caraway pizza crust, a tasty tomato pie, topped with homemade chopped chicken liver, onions and crisp bacon. Wash it down with an ice cold … Continue reading →

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Mama Mia, That’s a Spicy Meatball!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Jim

What could I do?  Is it a crime to laugh?  OK, so I was by myself… sort of.  I was in Norwalk’s TD North Bank to take care of a couple of things.  Just one person standing at the teller’s … Continue reading →

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Penguins of the Caribbean

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Jim

Emperor Penguins endure the harshest conditions of the Antarctic winter to breed.  With air temperatures of -40F, wind gusts of 75mph, the males of the colony cluster together into tight huddles, balancing a single egg on the top of the … Continue reading →

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