DCDL partnering with Preservation Parks
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a calm and quiet holiday with plenty of opportunities for reading. What books...
Moving forward after tough year
I think we are all ready for 2020 to be over. It’s been a tough year. The health care and economic crises caused by...
Who is eligible to receive Purple Heart medal?
August 7 of every year is recognized as “National Purple Heart Day.”The “History” section of the November 2009 edition of National Geographic estimated the...
Getting answers to age-old question
A certain question haunts me over and over again. I’m not certain I have ever heard a valid answer to this question. I also...
Christmas, New Year’s Eve and the Saturnalia
The holiday season is upon us. We will soon be in the midst of our traditional period of rest between the spiritually significant solstice...
Wonderland in Stratford Ecological Center
The long lane through the woods at Stratford Ecological Center on Liberty Road was clear of fallen twigs and potholes as I drove in...
Library extends wireless signal for public use
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that with today’s technological advances, we can do a whole lot with a little help from the...
Origins of Military Order of the Purple Heart
The mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote...
Beginner’s guide to Orion
One of the holiday season’s astronomical ironies is that many much-anticipated telescopes end up under trees, but few of them get used until May....
Still time to view decorative lights
One of my favorite activities this time of year is taking a drive through local neighborhoods and enjoying the decorative lights. So far this...
