Archive for May, 2008
The Library is open until 9PM on weekdays
Wow, I just this evening learned that the Darien Library, which incidentally is ranked as one of the top 10 public libraries in the country for its size, according to Hennen’s American Public Library Rating index, is open until NINE PM Mondays through Thursdays. Maybe this isn’t really surprising to some of you, but to [...]
Hot Tip: Babysitting
It probably comes as no surprise that this is the single most requested topic I get from my friends when we talk about the items I should cover on the site. I’m still figuring out the best way to manage it on the site so that it’s a safe and happy experience for all. But [...]
Places to Pow-Wow
The other day, when asked by one of my clients who doesn’t have an office in town where would I (who also doesn’t ‘have an office’) like to meet to discuss a few items of business, I panicked. I mean, in Manhattan that would have been a no-brainer: there were any number of coffeehouses and/or [...]
A Barber Shop Just For Kids
At this point, my 7 month-old son doesn’t have enough hair of his own to need cutting, but I recently accompanied my friend and her 2 year-old to Johnny’s & Company Barbershop in Noroton Heights and was thrilled to discover an entire room dedicated to entertaining kids and cutting kids’ hair.
McGuane Playground
Based on what I’ve seen during my playground investigation to date, this little playground tucked away off the beaten path behind Darien’s Little League fields is second only to Cherry Lawn. It’s clean, was built in 2003, has 2 playgyms, each of which offers fun activities and slides, a swingset with baby swings, and a [...]
The Depot: A Place For Teens To Do More Than Hang Out
My family was very involved with The Depot through the years: my mom was among the teen center’s founding parents, I flipped burgers at the snack bar there the summer it first opened, and two of my three sisters were on the Teen Governing Board. The vision, back then (1989), was to provide a place [...]
Neighborhoods, in Summary
I am often asked by friends who are new to the area or visiting what the difference is between Darien, Noroton, Noroton Heights and Tokeneke. And, even though I grew up here, I still have trouble answering that question. That is honestly what inspired the Neighborhoods portion of this blog: I’m hoping that if we [...]
