One of the joys of the holiday season is admiring the decorations on so many Westport homes and lawns.
“06880” is ready to honor them, in a special photo story.
Want to show off your home? Or your neighbor’s, or friend’s?
Nighttime or daytime views — all are welcome.
Please send a jpeg today to 06880blog@gmail.com. Be sure to include the location. Thank you!
Standing guard on Sylvan Road. (Photo/Karen Como)
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From the early days of the pandemic, Ellin Spadone’s watercolors have inspired “06880” readers.
For good reason: Ellin is a pro.
She has exhibited widely, in galleries and shows. Her work is enjoyed in private collections throughout the country (and one of her Easter eggs was part of the White House celebration). She specializes in gardens, landscapes and still lifes.
Now, Ellin has taken some of her most engaging works — all of them posted on “06880” — and collected them into a book.
Each piece in “Corona Bules: An Artist’s Visual Journey” includes a detailed description or comment, by Ellin.
For example, “And Miles to Go” notes:
The title is inspired by Robert Frost’s lovely poem, “Stoppy by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” We had come so far in the fight against Covid, but we still had many challenges ahead.
Not only was the loss of our loved ones profound — but due to hosptial restrictions many families were denied the comfort of last goodbyes.
No clasped hands, no last loving farewell.
Ellin published her book privately. If enough “06880” readers show interest, she will make it available to them. Email ecspadone@gmail.com to learn more.
“And Miles To Go” (Ellin Spadone)
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The VFW Post 399 dredging project continues, at the Saugatuck River marina behind the club. Deeper access will allow the VFW to expand its services.
The work is unrelated to the larger Saugatuck River dredging. After years of discussion, it’s still in the planning stages.
(Photo/Stacie Curran)
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Attention youth hockey players: Learn from local experts!
Varsity coaches and players from Staples High School’s boys and girls co-op teams will host 3 Sunday clinics this winter, at the Westport PAL Longshore rink.
Open to grades 4-8, the sessions will include skill drills and small games.
The dates are January 5, and February 2 and 16 (8 to 9 a.m.).
Full equipment is required. To register, email Staples boys coach Matt Bohn: mbohn@westportps.org.
Hockey at the Westport PAL Longshore rink. (Photo/Larry Untermeyer)
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When we hear “beach,” we don’t often think: trees.
But — as today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature photo shows, they are as important a part of Compo as the sand, Sound and sun.
(Photo/Mary-Beth Murray)
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And finally … with several of today’s stories being about water (in many forms), we present:
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