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Traveling in the Time of Corona

Traveling in the Time of Corona

By The First Resort / January 12, 2021 / Comments Off on Traveling in the Time of Corona

Before Covid-19, I traveled a LOT. My friends and family couldn’t keep track of where I was. I’m blessed; I have always dreamed of traveling extensively.  Enter, “The ‘Rona”. In March, I stayed in one place for two and a half months. The last time that happened was probably six years ago. I had the itch…

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Hiding Behind the Second Amendment

Hiding Behind the Second Amendment

By The First Resort / May 12, 2020 / Comments Off on Hiding Behind the Second Amendment

Years ago, by bitter coincidence, I went to a Gun Control Panel, hosted by Melissa Kane and Rob Simmelkjaer, who were running for Westport, CT Selectmen (mayors). Connecticut Against Gun Violence (CAGV) was there, as well as Newtown Action Alliance, and Sandy Hook Promise. Congressman Jim Himes showed up, as well. While we lauded CT’s great work in gun control, we realized…

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Carrie is the new Judy Garland

By The First Resort / December 16, 2016 / Comments Off on Carrie is the new Judy Garland

Let’s face it. This year has seen way too many people leaving us before their time. The first for me was Prince.  He was on my Top Five performers to see.  Sadly, I scratched him, instead of checking him, off my list. The announcement of Carrie Fisher’s death today first hit me softly, but continued…

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