Touting Tuesday

Heartwarming Response

Many people attended the this past weekend. Read all about it!

Blackstone Memorial Library, 7 – 8:15 p.m.

We are all familiar with Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting Starry Night with its vibrant colors, swirling lines and bright, yellow stars. Why not head to the library to hear Art Historian Fred Biamonte talk about Vincent Van Gogh, his life, and how circumstances influenced his art. This will be an interesting and informative discussion. See you there! Once again, check for possible cancellation due to the weather.

Debbie’s Daily Dose of Food for Thought

If cabin fever has a hold on you, think about things you would like to do “someday.” Then, consider this quote by Goethe:

 “Whatever you can do, or dream you can. Begin it.”

Now, write out a plan, including a time-line, and get started!

An Interesting Read Featuring Short Beach

Poet and Short Beach resident Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a well-known, prolific writer in the Victorian world of her day. Ed Ifkovic’s novel Ella Moon describes Short Beach of another era while giving insight into the life and times of this nearly forgotten, creative woman. You can learn more about the history Short Beach in the recent as well.

Plan a trip

Do you feel the need to get out? Well, why not check out this site: www.visitconnecticut.com and decide where you want to go? Connecticut has a lot to offer and you don’t have to go far.