Education

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

An Aquarium Without Walls Article by Emily Bergantino When The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk says it wants to be “An Aquarium Without Walls” – it means it literally. This summer, the Aquarium will once again invite visitors to take to the seas on its new research vessel, Sound Explorer, to discover Long Island Sound alongside educators and scientists and learn more about the vibrant ecosystem on the Connecticut Coast. A History of Education on the Water Education and nature-based...

Wellness

HEIRLOOM TOMATO & PEACH SALAD

WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE Serves 2-4 Article by Jacqui Justice, Functional Nutritionist @JacquiJustice Celebrate summer’s peak with a colorful, nutrient-rich food adventure. From heirloom tomatoes to juicy peaches, Summer’s harvest is bursting with flavor. Explore local markets, try something new, and savor the season with this refreshing salad that highlights the best of what’s fresh, local, and delicious. HEIRLOOM TOMATO & PEACH SALAD WITH BASIL-LIME VINAIGRETTE Serves 2-4 Ingredients...

Food + Beverage

Sipping on Sunshine

Tranquillity Vineyard & Winery: Where Time Fills Cups and Life is Savored Article by Regan Robertson | Photography by Tara Grandmaison On an unusually warm afternoon in May, two men quietly look out across the shimmering Lake Quassapaug in Middlebury, Connecticut. A gentle breeze blows, carrying the scent of lilacs, and a golden glow evokes an invitation to pause and reflect. Dr. Dean Yimoyines and his son Dean John, the owners of Tranquillity Vineyard & Winery, are the stewards of 45 pristine...

Education

The Art of Flânerie: Wandering with Purpose

An urban exploration discovering hidden, and not so hidden, curiosities. Article and Photography by Laurie A. Guzda Flânerie, the art of the flâneur, represents one of the most elegant forms of urban exploration. Born in 19th century Paris, this practice transcends simple wandering to become a philosophical approach to experiencing the city. The flâneur (or flâneuse for women) is not merely a stroller but an urban observer—someone who walks the city to experience it fully, without a...