Sherwood Farms Lane is a small street, off Greens Farms Road. But it’s got true international flavor, with families from Ireland, Russia, Norway, India, China, Japan, Dominica and Australia.
Every year, they celebrate America with a July 4 “kid parade.”
Despite COVID, yesterday was no different. The youngsters had their usual fun.
And, Mark Rubino says, “the adults commented how comforting this tradition felt, given how unsettled the world is right now.”
Sherwood Farms Lane bike parade. (Photo/Mark Rubino)
Surrounded by COVID, Westporter Kimberly Paris wanted to do something to make people smile.
She launched a new yard sign company: “Signs of Happiness.” She personally designs and hand cuts each one.
Her first was for Father’s Day. She added 2 more for this weekend.
People love them. And, Kimberly says, they actually slow down to look, instead of rolling through stop signs.
Her website just launched. She’ll update it to offer a variety of special occasion signs, all available for 24-hour rental. For more information, email signsofhappiness@yahoo.com.
Last night’s 40th “Capitol 4th” concert on PBS was taped — not live — due to COVID-19. The lack of a huge audience West Lawn audience took away some oomph from the annual show.
Still, it was great seeing our friend and neighbor, Kelli O’Hara, singing the beautiful “If I Loved You” from “Carousel.”
And finally … in honor of this weekend:
