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Destination: Dog Lane Cafe – Storrs, Connecticut

Posted on May 26, 2015

Write-up & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com      Dog Lane Cafe at Storrs Center in Connecticut was a show of good faith that has become a success. Located across the road from the main University of Connecticut campus which is tucked into the rural Connecticut countryside, this European/American style cafe holds the anchor spot for the still relatively new mixed use center, that back in 2005 was said to have been struggling to attract tenants. On the day of my recent visit, the cafe was bustling with students and adults – attracting the latter by design.   Brothers Barry and Brian Jessurum, business partners in Dog Lane Cafe’s sister restaurants, the hugely popular Vanilla Bean in Pomfret, and 85 Main in Putnam, reportedly…

Col. Harry Generous Organized CT Air National Guard/ Cousin & Brothers Led Generations of Family Service to USAF

Posted on May 18, 2015

By Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com   Since near the dawn of American aviation members of the Generous family have taken to the skies to serve their country. Harry, Al and Oliver (“Bunker”) Generous had roles in American aviation history. Commencing in the early half of the 20th Century to the present day, four generations of the Generous family have a proud lineage of USAF service that spans close to a century, in the U.S. Air Corp which became the U.S. Air Force, and in the Air National Guard.   Last Memorial Day I wrote a piece for newsandviewsjb titled “Quiet Heroes from Connecticut’s Quiet Corner” about two of my mother’s brothers who served during World War II, with a focus on her brother Oliver “Bunker”…

“Tom Brady Has Our Unconditional Support” – Thank You Robert Kraft

Posted on May 12, 2015

  Commentary by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com     ******************** UPDATE Disappointed in Robert Kraft's decision not to fight NFL sanctions reportedly absent hard evidence, and given their inequity. — newsandviewsjb (@newsandviewsjb) May 20, 2015 ******************** Statement from Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft http://t.co/eNiF1jL7sV via @patriots — newsandviewsjb (@newsandviewsjb) May 12, 2015     I will be ordering my “FREE BRADY” t-shirt later this morning but first I want to thank New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft for his statement following the announcement of a four-game suspension for star quarterback Tom Brady. It is easy to be in someone’s corner in the good times but the measure of character and loyalty is standing with them through the tough times.   “Tom Brady has our…

If Tom Brady is Suspended – Boycott the Game

Posted on May 8, 2015

Commentary by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com    I believe in fair play. I believe in living by a code of honesty and personal integrity.   I also believe that a whole lot of envious folks have been gunning for Tom Brady. As the New England Patriots’ star quarterback Brady has led the NFL team to multiple Super Bowl victories.   According to an Associated Press report, speaking at Salem State University in Massachusetts yesterday, during a previously scheduled ‘question & answer’ session, Brady was quoted as saying, “As a human being, you care about what people think. I think as a public figure you learn not everyone is going to like you …. Good, bad or indifferent there are a lot of people who don’t…

Destination: Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, Clinton CT

Posted on April 17, 2015

Write-up & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com   Outlet shopping has been in vogue for some time so by now it’s no secret that factory outlet stores do not necessarily equate to inexpensive. They do, however, offer an opportunity to purchase name brands for less than retail prices. Plus, some are designed to be a pleasant shopping experience – a nice day trip.   Two of my favorites located in New England are Lee Premium Outlets in the Massachusetts Berkshires Mountains and Clinton Crossing in Clinton, Connecticut. In addition to bargain hunting trips, both are laid out such that they can make for a pleasant stroll for times when all you have in mind is window shopping.   With the arrival of spring my thoughts…

Tom Brady Tosses Out Ceremonial First Pitch at Red Sox 2015 Season Home Opener

Posted on April 14, 2015

Write-up by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com   Another chapter has been added to the storied history of Fenway Park.   What better way to launch the April 13, 2015 Red Sox season home opener at Fenway, “America’s oldest ballpark”, than to have New England Patriots Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Fame bound quarterback Tom Brady, toss out the ceremonial first pitch. The video, that can be viewed in the tweet below, is posted on redsox.com and was shown on this morning’s NESN “Update”.   Brady caps pregame ceremonies with first pitch http://t.co/xIGO8wfr9k via @mlb — newsandviewsjb (@newsandviewsjb) April 14, 2015   Wearing a Rex Sox cap, Brady made the throw which turned out to be a grounder to the Sox’ David Ortiz. This occurred after…

National Intercollegiate Polo Championship Hosted by University of Connecticut

Posted on April 10, 2015

Article & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com   Like a flash of lightning, six competitors – three on each team – atop muscular horses, mallots in hand chased a small white ball inside Horsebarn Hill Arena Thursday night. The University of Connecticut Women’s Polo Team took on Cornell April 9, during the National Intercollegiate Championship being held in Storrs, CT from April 6-11.     Fervor inside the arena replaced the pre-match calmness of horse walking to ready the athletes for competition only moments before. A pattern of stillness followed by speed and swiftness repeated itself throughout the match which consisted of “chukkers” or periods. Meanwhile, the home crowd shouted from the stands, UCONN – HUSKIES!   “I like the intensity, the fast pace,”…