Ha. I remember reading that Times story at the time. It made me visit Rich's. I didn't know you were the author. Now I follow you for fitness advice....
Connecticut's farm culture still exists fortunately, albeit in a much smaller way. My brother gets his entire supply of milk, butter, bacon, beef, eggs from local farmers less than a 10 miles radius from his home
AJ, that's some coincidence. I'm glad the firm culture in Connecticut has survived, even though I'm sure it's much smaller than it was even when I wrote that story. Your brother is lucky to have those resources nearby. That seems like a good way to live.
I wonder what other NYT articles of yours I came across that sparked imagination and curiosity back then. Glad to see you are still on that lifetime journey of making a positive difference in people's lives
Ahh very good PVZ. Stay curious and never eat 3D chicken! Kinda crazy epitaph someone like Oscar Wilde might put on his tombstone. Hmmm … that gives me an idea 😉
I am fond of that aphorism, Lauren, that says to be interesting, one must be interested. I used it in the post of course. And when I meet people who exhibit interestedness in abundance, I always want to be more like them.
Regarding the Campbell's Soup piece, I coined an expression many years ago that speaks to this:
"If mould doesn't eat it neither should you!"
Geoffrey, that's a great rule that I haven't heard before. Thanks for sharing it.
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Ha. I remember reading that Times story at the time. It made me visit Rich's. I didn't know you were the author. Now I follow you for fitness advice....
Connecticut's farm culture still exists fortunately, albeit in a much smaller way. My brother gets his entire supply of milk, butter, bacon, beef, eggs from local farmers less than a 10 miles radius from his home
AJ, that's some coincidence. I'm glad the firm culture in Connecticut has survived, even though I'm sure it's much smaller than it was even when I wrote that story. Your brother is lucky to have those resources nearby. That seems like a good way to live.
I wonder what other NYT articles of yours I came across that sparked imagination and curiosity back then. Glad to see you are still on that lifetime journey of making a positive difference in people's lives
AJ, if you're talking about Connecticut stories specifically, the other one I really enjoyed reporting and writing is the one on “the notch,” which is that curious geographical divot in the top part of Connecticut’s otherwise linear northern border with Massachusetts. The story of how that notch came to be is fascinating. https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/26/nyregion/driveway-another-state-blunder-1642-creates-headaches-today-for-homeowners-who.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Ahh very good PVZ. Stay curious and never eat 3D chicken! Kinda crazy epitaph someone like Oscar Wilde might put on his tombstone. Hmmm … that gives me an idea 😉
Now, 2D chicken, count me in....
I read the dairy farm piece in the NY Times. well done. bone dry humour, and a real sense for the guy. thanks for this.
Laurie, bone dry is best form of humor, I find. The audience decides what to make of it. Thanks for reading. Keep going.
this one was my favourite; I had to do a double take, then laughed out loud.
' ''Don't want to give up,'' said Mr. Rich, in a relatively long-winded explanation...'
If we lose our curiosity, we become boring! Love this post Paul.
I am fond of that aphorism, Lauren, that says to be interesting, one must be interested. I used it in the post of course. And when I meet people who exhibit interestedness in abundance, I always want to be more like them.
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