Going Out: Weeknights and Weekends

I enjoy trying new things. And, I’m happy doing something familiar. And yet I have a conundrum – “What to do and where.” When I was in high school, and college even, I would find myself frustrated by the lack of money available and options of...

Gram, I am Going to Miss You.

On May 9th, at approximately 1 pm, Helen (Orr) Cocchiola passed away. She was 87. She was my Gram. For the past four months emma and I have driven to CT to visit her on a weekly basis. The time spent with her was wonderful. Gram, as I learned from mudda, enjoyed chats...

Shake the Tree and See What Falls

This. Is. Not. A. Rant. I say with the hopes of clearing the table for an honest purging of ideas. Let’s begin. Last night at around 10:15 PM I received a phone call from a friend asking if I wanted to join him on a last minute adventure to D.C. to watch the...