When I had my first baby last December, I was an emotional mess during my last night in the hospital. I will never forget my fairy-godmother-of-a-nurse who could sense my nervousness. She gave me the best advice and said “I know you have a winter baby, but don’t be afraid to bundle him up and [...]
As COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in Connecticut, local Navy leadership has reinstituted "HPCON C" guidelines for COVID mitigation at Naval Submarine Base New London. As our state continues its phased reopening, our military families must observe from afar to protect our submariners. Fall in Connecticut means pumpkin patches, hay rides, cider donuts and [...]
One of the greatest benefits of being stationed in New England is the beautiful fall season. Given the ongoing precautions of COVID-19, many of us are limited to a certain number of miles from home. So perhaps a weekend getaway to Maine or Vermont is out of reach. The good news is you don't have [...]
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Fall doesn't officially start until September 21, but there's some great local businesses offering fun, seasonal activities in the weeks ahead. It's a bit early for pumpkin patches, but you can get your first taste of the season with [...]
Every duty station is what you make of it, this we know. And in the submarine community, it doesn’t take long for nicknames and reputations to catch on. And when it comes to Groton, many refer to it as, for lack of a better word, rotten. I did not have many expectations when we moved [...]
As I have said before, if you ask a Connecticuter how they deal with the seemingly endless winters they will tell you that summer is worth the wait. My perfect CT summer day includes a morning park or beach walk followed by a wine tasting at one of the many local vineyards. Check out the [...]
While some states continue to reopen businesses and lift travel restrictions, many are experiencing a new in-flux of COVID-19 cases. Washington state is now requiring face masks, while Connecticut is enforcing a 14-day quarantine for many out-of-state visitors. For the Navy, the latest guidelines restrict sailors, for the most part, to work and home. These [...]
Last weekend marked the official start of summer, but with COVID-19 transitions it's hard to know what's open. The good news? Summer farmers markets are alive and well. In fact, local family farms need our help now more than ever. Luckily the Groton area is home to several farmers markets, all of which are open [...]
Between enduring 12+ weeks of quarantine and the summer season upon us, we're all itching to get outside. Since moving here from Washington state, I miss the mountains and accessibility to hiking trails and national parks. Here in New England, you have to travel a bit further for that (i.e. White Mountains in New Hampshire [...]
