Category Archives: Totally random

Separated At Birth — And By 4 Billion Miles?

“06880”‘s tagline is “Where Westport meets the world.”

After this week’s news from NASA —  and thinking about our own Saugatuck hair salon — we might change it to “Where Westport meets the Kuiper Belt.”

(Hat tip: Matthew Mandell)

Pic Of The Day #607

No, it’s not a coincidence. The construction company doing work on the Merritt Parkway — and whose equipment is stored at the Exit 41 commuter parking lot — was founded by the grandfather of former Trump campaign chairman and convicted felon Paul Manafort. The company is based in New Britain. (Photo/Dan Woog)

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The “skateboarding” part of this sign — in the back of the CVS parking lot, near Whitney Street Extension — is clear. The “etc.” — not so much. (Photo/Molly Alger)

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The rest of the time, feel free to dance in the Barnes & Noble parking lot. (Photo/Dan Woog)

Pics Of The Day #585

First, the mystery message on the Post Road Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge read “Vote.” A new message popped up a few nights ago.

Here’s a tighter view. If you still can’t see, it reads “Thanks = Giving.” (Photo/Mark Yurkiw)

If You’re Wondering Why The US Postal Service Loses $2 Billion A Year …

… just check out this mailer:

I have no idea how many Westporters will dash on down to Playhouse Square on those 2 magical Sundays next month.

But I’ll bet you a sackful of Santa’s toys that it won’t come near covering the cost of this glossy, colorful postcard.

Which (I think) was sent to every single mailbox in town this week.

Who Says You Can’t Have Fun In Westport?

Look what’s coming to Playhouse Square!

(Photo/Dan Woog)

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Not the best advice in the world (Photo/Miggs Burroughs)

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Spotted this morning at the beach: a pair of Composaurs.

(Photos/Patricia McMahon)

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New use for an old typewriter: along Muddy Brook at Hillandale Road (Photo/Mary Ann Meyer)