In September 2020, I fractured by right tibea plateau in three places. I came off an obstacle awkwardly, landing so that from the knee down was bent back, from the knee up was forward, and all my weight smashed into the top of that plateau, which holds the weight ofContinue Reading
When my daughter, Emma, was a little more than a year old, my wife, Becky, found a toddler music class for her. It was for ages one to three, and kids sang and played instruments in the class. It sounded great. Of course, with Becky’s work schedule, she couldn’t takeContinue Reading
Last night at the grocery store, the lady at the register said to me, “Hello, handsome, would you like paper or plastic?” I smiled, said “paper,” and as she was ringing me up, I thought to myself things such as, “Dan, you handsome bastard, you still have it. Aging likeContinue Reading
(The following is a script written for a video to announce the relaunch of New England Boating.) New England boaters are a special breed. We’re as varied and colorful as our coast. We’re adventurous and inquisitive. We’re quick to adapt to changing conditions. And we have a deep love forContinue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ted XXXX (401-XXX-XXXX) August 10, 2009 Connecticut Boat Dealership Tops Nationwide Hydra-Sports Rankings (Westbrook, CT) Atlantic Outboard, the northeast’s largest volume dealer of fishing boats, was recently recognized as the nation’s second-largest Hydra-Sports vendor—no small achievement, given the sheer number of dealerships carryingContinue Reading
Petzold’s Marine Center Celebrates its 70th Anniversary It’s impressive for any business to stick around for 70 years. But when it’s a family-owned business that has spanned four generations and is still going strong, that’s worthy of a celebration. Petzold’s Marine Center in Portland, Connecticut, is celebrating its 70th anniversaryContinue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Greenwich Boat Show DATES: April 12 & 13, 2014 HOURS: Saturday & Sunday 9 am – 4 pm, rain or shine WEBSITE: www.greenwichboatshow.com Connecticut’s Greenwich Boat Show is a Favorite Among Boaters If you were to design the perfect boat show, you’d probably start by having aContinue Reading
The Mass Appeal of Whaler’s 345 Conquest Often, to be really good in one area, you have to sacrifice in other areas. A student who is brilliant in science might be weaker in history. An athlete who is strong might lack speed or endurance. In boating, a great fishing boatContinue Reading
Boating with Kids Introducing young children to the joys of boating is a thrill for both you and them. But having kids on a boat also presents its share of challenges, such as keeping them safe and keeping their attention. Here are some tips to help make your kids’ boatingContinue Reading
Master the Art of Onboard Entertaining Sharing good times on your boat with family and friends is likely one of the reasons you bought a boat. After all, gatherings on the water are always more enjoyable and memorable than those on land. But entertaining on a boat does present certainContinue Reading