Today's life style is busy for both dads and the family. So, a little relaxation time on Father's day is just what is needed. With the arrival of a beautiful summer day that will be in the 80s, I can’t resist firing up the grill for an outdoor experience on Father's Day. After all, the best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. My goal today will be to master the art of apple wood smoked “Beer Can Chicken”. I share today with every other father in America –for me it’s an excuse to fire up the charcoal, drink some beer, and bask in the glory of being “Dad “ without having a list of to-do stuff. For the rest of you Dads, have a great day. A terrible loss in the on the road this week A public service announcement .....quick chill your beer The Drunkest State in the US is still New Hampshire, but Vermont is now number 9 Another bad day in a jihadi bombers class......warning graphic video This weeks lies from Washington, Are as big as Watergate 
Today is Flag Day. Our Nations beloved Flag has flown high in many different circumstances. From the Battle of Bunker Hill to the Apollo landing on the moon. It has stood for freedom and is easily recognized all over the world.
But it all started In May 1776, when Betsy Ross reported she sewed the first American flag. On June 14 of the following year Continental Congress passed the First Flag Resolution on June 14, 1777. “Resolved, that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation and the states Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. “Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes. They are seven red alternating with six white,” according to the site. “The stripes represent the original 13 colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union.” In 1916, after years of unofficially celebrating the holiday, it was made official by President Woodrow Wilson in a presidential proclamation and was finally made “National Flag Day” through an act of Congress by President Harry Truman in 1949. After today, the weather will be nice. Beach Weekend  Have a Great Weekend As the tough economy continues, each Wednesday, you can find a few of the Fun Freebies that will be held throughout New England during the week. To see more events, Click on the drop down's from each page of this web site. Connecticut Open House Day 2014 - June 14th Connecticut residents are invited to discover – and rediscover – the state’s exciting arts, history and tourism offerings with a variety of special incentives, such as discounted or free admission, free gifts or special exhibits and activities Open House Day is a great way for you to experience all the state has to offer and to encourage you to become Connecticut Ambassadors who take pride in sharing your new discoveries with visiting family and friends. The annual event is coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism, a division of the Department of Economic & Community Development. International Festival of Art & Ideas June 14-28th New Haven Ct This is a 15-day festival of performing arts, lectures, and conversations that celebrates the greatest artists and thinkers from around the world. Festival events in the past have featured some of the most prestigious jazz, classical music, dance, and theater artists in the world and the Festival’s free Ideas programs bring inspiring, provocative, challenging and delightful ideas to a wide public. Each June, the Festival takes over the theatres, open spaces, and courtyards of New Haven, Connecticut. It will have an attendance of more than 100,000 to its events, of which more than 80% of are completely free to the public. Jacobs Pillow Dance Inside/Out Performances Wednesday-Saturday Stockbridge Ma These are the free performances that happen every week from Wednesday through Saturday during the Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival. The shows are performed outside, with a beautiful backdrop of the Berkshire Hills in the summer. When the weather is threatening the performance will move to an indoor studio with very limited seating. Call the Box Office after 5pm the day of the performance to find out if it will be outdoors or indoors. Starts next Wednesday, June 18th Waterfire Providence RI Saturday This will be another full lighting for the Waterfire Festival. Over eighty bonfires will be lit along the river in downtown Providence. As you walk along the paths in Waterfront Park, past the arched bridges and beautiful sculptures; your senses will be captivated by the flames, aromas of burning wood and music from around the world. There will be torch-lit vessels that travel down the river, street performers and live music. WaterFire has been enjoyed by of over ten million visitors since its flames were first lit in 1994. This event is free but donations are what keep it going. The Berklee Sumer in the City Concerts Series Boston Ma This concert series, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community. Bascom Lodge Weekly Performances atop Mount Greylock Adams Ma. Sitting atop Massachusetts’ highest peak in the Berkshires sits Bascom Lodge There are a myriad of opportunities for fun for families throughout the summer and early fall. Open May 31st through October 30th, the lodge offers workshops, lectures, music and explorations of all kinds. 21st Annual Celebration of Lupines In NH June 1 through 30, 2014 Free Fishing Day in the state of Vermont Saturday June 14th Many museums offer free admission during specified days of the week. Good Diggin Museum Listing in New England Good Diggin Free City and Town summer Concert Schedule in New England 
Later this week, Friday will fall on the 13th of the month. It will also fall on a day that has a full moon as well. This is a date that many people associate with bad luck. There are many theories about why Fridays which fall on the 13th day of the month are unlucky. It also happens to be the only month in 2014 that a Friday the 13th will occur. Some believe that Friday the 13th has origins in Christianity. According to the Bible, Jesus was crucified on a Friday, and there were 13 men at the Last Supper, Jesus and his 12 disciples. In addition, Judas the disciple who betrayed Jesus was the 13th to sit at the table. Another legend is that in 1306, King Philip of France arrested a group of the revered Knights Templar on Friday the 13th, and began torturing them, marking the occasion as a day of evil. Both Friday and the number 13 were once closely associated with capital punishment. Friday was the conventional day for public hangings, and there were supposedly 13 steps leading up to the noose and 13 loops on the noose. By some estimates, businesses lose millions of dollars on Friday the 13th because people are hesitant to make deals, travel or shop as they would at other times. I don't believe in the Friday the 13th superstition. I am not superstitious by nature, but there are just a couple that I do strongly believe in. It’s bad luck to jump out of a plane without a parachute . It’s bad luck to step in front of an oncoming train. It’s bad luck to jump out of a car speeding down the freeway. I know it’s probably foolish to think that way, but I just can't help it.    This one is way beyond Moose Droppings.....It's a Darwin winner
Why Pigs aren’t supposed to fly . The Great Escape Road Trip,.... just hanging with the boys No wonder why kids today are……Video game experts After seeing this, I will be making some changes Zagat's list for the best pizza in each states now has me down to three that I have not yet tried in New England. Connecticut: White Clam Pie at Frank Pepe in New Haven * Maine: Sicilian Slab at Micucci's Italian Grocer in Portland Massachusetts: The Giambotta at Regina Pizzeria in Boston * New Hampshire: The Bella Cosa at 900 Degrees in Manchester Rhode Island: Chicken Bacon and Ranch Pie at Via Via in Newport * Vermont: Salsiccia at Positive Pie in Plainfield And.... a little Sunday Startup Music from Cousteau ….Last Good Day of the Year Michael Kiwanuka.............Tell me a tale Today is not just the sixth day of June; it was and always will be D-day. I will honor all of the veterans of the greatest generation by being thankful for the sacrifice’s they made in the face of death, against a Brutal Narcissistic Dictator. To my fellow veterans and their families I say God Bless You and God Bless America!  Today is also National Doughnut Day The special day dedicated to everyone's favorite fried and iced dough began back in 1938. Credit goes to the Chicago Salvation Army, which originally started the holiday to commemorate women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. To celebrate, two of the largest doughnut chains in the country are offering up freebies.
Dunkin' Donuts will be giving away a free dessert in honor of the holiday. Purchase any beverage and you will receive a free donut of your choice (while supplies last.) As the tough economy continues, I will again, try to list some fun of the free events that are available to experience in New England. Each Wednesday, you can find them here with the posting of, “Fun Freebies”. Here are a few of the events that will be held this week. To see more events, Click on the drop down's from each page of this web site.
June 1 through 30, 2014 21st Annual Celebration of Lupines ..Throughout New Hampshire Paying homage to the annual blossoming of this captivating wildflower, the Fields of Lupine Festival is a time honored regional event. The brilliant spikes of the lupine flower carpet local fields and pastures in a rolling sea of vibrant purples, pinks, blues and whites. Complementing the natural beauty of the floral show, the Fields of Lupine Festival offers special events within the festival. Complementing the natural beauty of the floral show, the Fields of Lupine Festival offers special events within the festival. In the communities of Franconia, Easton, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem, Bretton Woods, Littleton, Lisbon, Lincoln, North Woodstock and Whitefield NH. Multiple Weekly Performances at ............Bascom Lodge...........atop Mount Greylock in Western Ma Sitting atop Massachusetts’ highest peak in the Berkshires sits Bascom Lodge There are a myriad of opportunities for fun for families throughout the summer and early fall. Open May 31st through October 30th, The lodge offers workshops, lectures, music and explorations of all kinds. First Fridays Putnam Ct..........The First Friday event will feature great live entertainment, a variety of art vendors lining the streets, fun and interactive art projects, and stimulating events. Putnam is a hub for arts & culture in Northeast Connecticut. Greater Boston......The Berklee Sumer in the City concert series, sponsored by Natixis Global Asset Management, presents more than 200 free performances throughout the Greater Boston area from May through September. Bringing neighborhoods alive with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, and more, some of Berklee’s most promising young artists are poised to share the skills they hone on campus with the local community. Free Statewide Fishing Days for Massachusetts June 7th-8th Free Statewide Fishing Days For New Hampshire June 7th Free City and Town summer Concert Schedule found on Good Diggin listing............ for New England Free Thursday Multiple Gallery Bus Tour Night................................................................Providence RI Free Sunday and Third Thursday Rhode Island School of Design...................................Providence RI Free admission to Art Museums found on the Good Diggin listing ..................................... in Ma & Ct Free admission to Art Museums found on the Good Diggin listing....................................... in Maine Listening to some Andrea Bocelli tonight that I thought I would share. Also, the crescent moon looks good! |
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