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The news that Kenny Mayne would be leaving ESPN after 27 years reminded Tommy Greenwald of the time the noted sportscaster visited Coleytown Elementary School.
Greenwald — himself a noted Westport marketer, children’s book author and the father of 3 athletes — directed Mayne in a truly funny video. The premise was: What would happen if sports were banned?
Mayne’s dry sense of humor is on great display. And the “cast” — CES kids, teachers, nurses and the principal — play their parts to perfection. Enjoy!
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For years, passersby have marveled at the rock sculptures that seem to magically appear at Schlaet’s Point, Compo Cove and other beach-type sites in Westport.
The other day, Bill Kutik spotted a similar one — he calls it a “cairn” — at Aspetuck Land Trust’s Honey Hill Preserve in Weston.
We have no idea if it’s the same sculptor. These works of art simply appear.
For our enjoyment, and wonder.
(Photo/Bill Kutik)
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In 7th grade, Michael Bernier started a graphics business.
He paused it during COVID. But now — as his freshman year at Staples High School ends, and graduation celebrations begin again — he’s started back up.
Through gr8graphix, Michael creates personalized framed posters, which can be given as gifts for graduations and new baby announcements. He’s created a website and Instagram (@gra8graphixshop) with great examples. Two samples are below:
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Alexander Lobrano is a noted food writer (New York Times, Gourmet, books). He’s also a former Westporter, and a Weston High School graduate.
This weekend, his “Traveler’s Tale” piece runs in the Wall Street Journal. “My Teenage Grand Tour: Delectable and Life-Changing” is a remembrance of his 14-year-old summer in Europe, with his mother. Click here to read. (Hat tip: Jeff Jacobs)
Alexander Lobrano (Photo/Steven Rothfeld)
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Dr. Hilary Blumberg — the director of Yale School of Medicine’s’ Mood Disorders program, Yale professor of psychiatric neuroscience, and a 30-year Westport resident — has just won a prestigious prize.
The International Society for Bipolar Disorders has given her its Mogens Schou Award, in honor of her career of research.
Congratulations, Dr. Blumberg!
Dr. Hilary Blumberg
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Today’s first of 2 “Westport … Naturally” shows a snowy egret on the Saugatuck River:
(Photo/Amy Schneider)
And here’s a familiar scene at Compo Beach:
(Photo/MaryLou Roels)
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And finally … Pervis Staples — who with his sisters and father was an original member of the groundbreaking, socially conscious Staple Singers gospel and soul group — died earlier this month in Illinois. He was 85.
Hidden in his New York Times obituary is this line: “He attended grammar school with the future singing stars Sam Cooke and Lou Rawls.”
They must have had an astonishing talent show.
A “cairn” is a trail marker made of rocks. That’s what it is in Honey Hill, Dan, don’t know about the other places. They are so magical, I wish the creator a thousand of them.