Author Archives: Jim

Best of the Best

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Jim

Although we shared in the inspiration, I can not take any credit for being the architect for the wine tasting… that function belonged to Grapes’ owner, John Caplan.  My sole contribution was to recommend the first wine, which was actually … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Absences

Posted on June 23, 2007 by Jim

The last day of school fell on an early June day in 1960 for Miss Palmer’s 5th Grade Class at Hamden Hall.  The Class members were: John Bassett, Sarah Beebe, Charles Clark, Emily Evans, Stephen Gant, Jean Gaylord, Margaret Gaylord, … Continue reading →

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A Small Complaint From Philo Kvetch

Posted on June 23, 2007 by Jim

Well, here it is… the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year… and I’m pissed!  School is barely out, the summer is just kicking off, the All Star game hasn’t even been played yet and the days are going … Continue reading →

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Mave Fabish Brings Down a Ridged Zelbax

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Jim

There wasn’t a cloud in the blue sky.  The type of blue that you see on a mid-winter’s morning; but seldom see early in the planting season.  The trees were in flower and the ground had a plush consistency.  It … Continue reading →

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