Open hearth cooking demo planned at Humphreys House in Ansonia

ANSONIA - Derby Historical Society will hold its Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration from 1-4 p.m. Nov. 18 at the David Humphreys House, 37 Elm St.   
Docents will be cooking 18th-Century seasonal favorites over an open hearth. 

Enjoy a small sample of these delicious items, along with some some modern day tastings, and a cup of mulled cider.

While visiting, stay for a tour of the historic Humphreys House, the birthplace of David Humphreys, aide-de-camp of Gen. George Washington. 

The gift shop also will be open during this event. 

Parking is available in rear of the house or on nearby Thomas Street.

This is a press release from Derby Historical Society.

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Dear readers,

In today's newsletter I write about some of the activities I was able to attend to support Seymour Pink and The Valley Goes Pink. 
It also features an upcoming talk in Seymour by a Vietnam veteran and a community project of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club.

Please check it out!

Patti

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Recuperation journey: Nocturnal 'fun' with furry friend

Regular readers of my post-kidney transplant journey may recall the anti-rejection meds I take have an unwelcome side effect: interrupted sleep. 
Dare I say sleep deprivation is not fun.

Happily for the past week I've been doing much better. Until last night, when furry friend Linus woke me up. 

Are you talking about me?

But the way he did was so cute that I couldn't get upset.
He was snuggled against me and I woke up because he was snurring loudly. 
Snurring is how we describe a combination of snoring and purring. Linus does it often and I find it adorable.  

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