The two brothers (a Jewish story) A long time ago there were two brothers, both working in the fields during the day; and in the evening they would divide the grain evenly between them. One brother was married, with a wife and several children. The other brother, he was not married at all. More Aug 28, 2011 - 11:24 AM
There’s nothing more pleasing that receiving a holiday gift of culinary proportions, so we called on the experts at The Clarke Culinary Center in South Norwalk for their take on wonderful holiday tips and gifts. Clarke Corporate Chef Regina Dvorak says that it’s easy to create personalized culinary gifts if you use your memory and imagination. “Try to remember what family and friends commented on when you were together during the past year,” she said. “If Uncle Jim and Aunt Kathy loved the dip you served at the pool party last summer, then assemble the ingredients and package them with a wonderful chip and dip platter. Did your neighbor rave about the homemade sauce you served during an intimate dinner? Create an artisanal recipe card with all the directions, and attach it to a fabulous pasta pot, a package of gourmet pasta and bottle of wine.”More Nov 25, 2010 - 12:08 PM
The National Camp Association reports more than six million children attended camp during the summer of 2009. With camp programs in such high demand, it is important to start the enrollment process early so you can secure a slot at not just any camp, but the camp that is right for your child. With more than 1,000 summer camps in Connecticut alone, the question is, how do you choose a camp?More Mar 4, 2010 - 10:11 AM
The Inner Workings of Summer Camps Summer camps offer children an opportunity to try new activities and meet new friends during the summertime. Fortunately, there are more than 1,000 summer camps to choose from in Connecticut, offering parents a variety of programs that will meet their child’s needs. But with so many options to choose from, learning the particulars of each program can be overwhelming.More Mar 4, 2010 - 10:07 AM
Benjamin Franklin is coming to the former Ben Franklin School, Bayview and Hillside Avenues, South Norwalk, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. “Ben Franklin Live!” with actor/director Christopher Lowell is a benefit for the non-profit Crystal Theatre’s education programs. The 90-minute performance, which includes a lively interactive session with the audience, will be followed by a reception to meet Lowell. Tickets are $15.00 and reservations can be made by calling 203-847-4850. Directions to the theater are available on the web site at www.crystaltheatre.org.More Sep 15, 2009 - 6:58 AM
Five important points to consider (and understand) before (and after) getting a dog They are our best friends. They are always there when we need them. They give all their love and loyalty, play around and bring joy to their owners’ lives. Yet, as tempting as it may sound, befriending a dog for a personal companion is not for everyone and it should be done only after careful consideration, both for yours and the dog’s sake. Here are five important points that every dog owner-to-be should review and understand before heading to the nearest pet store, shelter or professional breeder and finding their future best friend.More Sep 14, 2009 - 6:13 PM
Home.EDU A closer look at the lifestyle of home schooling
I was interviewing Ann Zeise, a California expert, on the pros and cons of home schooling when she said the thing she hated most were the stupid questions from people like me. Defensive? You bet. A common theme. But when you begin to understand how the whole thing works – and many say it does – you get why home schooling parents get so angry when the world thinks of them as a bunch of religious fanatics who shelter their children in underground bunkers and never let them out into the light of day. On the contrary, as they are adamant to point out, home-schooled kids have lots of friends, they play sports, they sing in choirs, they even march in parades. They just don’t go to “regular” school. And some of them even go on to college at 10 or 11.More Sep 3, 2009 - 10:59 PM
Back to Cool this new school year This fall children are going back to school with styles that bring back the spirit of the 80s (with a few updated additions to the trends…). The accent this year stresses on layers for both boys and girls. Create that vintage look by combining your favorite type of jeans (skinny or distressed jeans are the choice of many fashionistas) with a nice top and a suitable cardigan. Accessories are very important! Scarves, hats, even fingerless gloves are a must for the trendy student. Popular Disney characters are seen on earrings, bracelets and necklaces for girls. And for the more grown-up children, there is a fine choice of big bangle bracelets to reflect that 80s look, combined with earrings of the same style. Stripes, checkers and different prints are seen in all clothing and could be perfectly combined with accessories having the same pattern. Graphic tees, punk prints and neon looks all carry the ultimate autumn breeze of fashion for students of all ages.More Sep 3, 2009 - 10:58 PM
Historical elegance The freshly reopened Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum brings class and sophistication bathed in history
It may not have a plazma TV. Or an indoor basketball court (although it does have a bowling alley in the basement). But its walls are laced with hand-painted flowers, its bathroom sinks inlaid with glazed porcelain, its ceilings sprayed with flowers delicately outlined in wrought iron, and was one of the first homes in the country to have hot and cold running water and – miraculous in those days – flush toilets. Seven of them. If you bought this home today, it would go for close to $100 million. Its massive wooden hand-carved staircase alone would cost a couple of million.More Jun 1, 2009 - 8:58 PM
And they’re off! The unofficial start of the campaign season in Stamford is still months away. But, one thing about this year’s mayoral race is certain. Unless the incumbent, Dannel P. Malloy, does an unlikely about-face and abandons his ambition to become the next Governor of the state of Connecticut, someone else will be elected mayor of Stamford this coming November.More Jun 1, 2009 - 8:51 PM
Earlier this year, Stamford Mayor Dannel P. Malloy announced that he was forming an exploratory committee to run for governor of the State of Connecticut in 2010. Later he also announced that he will not seek reelection for another term at his current position as a mayor of Stamford. The publisher of Stamford Plus magazine, Naiden Stoyanov, recently sat down with Mr. Malloy for an exclusive interview to talk about his tenure as mayor and his views on Connecticut’s past, present and future. More Jun 1, 2009 - 1:52 PM
