Back in Town

Thank you Palmer’s Market for sponsoring our cover feature. By PAMELA DEY VOSSLER You don’t choose where you grow up. You do, however, choose where you raise your kids (for the most part) and live your life. And while … Read more here…

Gezellig, Garbage and Life in the Single Stream

By PAMELA DEY VOSSLER,  Photos by BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com Yvette and Pieter at VDRS in Norwalk  If you know long-time Darien residents Pieter and Yvette Eenkema van Dijk from their volunteer work in town, you … Read more here…

Good Stuff for Summer

What could be more fun than shopping local to make such a great time of year even greater? Presenting some of our favorite summer stuff. All from Darien’s own.  Danny’s Cycles  Bike  Have bike, will go. … Read more here…

At the Helm

Women on the Water in Darien By PAMELA DEY VOSSLER | photos by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com The women sailors of Darien including (clockwise from top) Megan Grapengeter-Rudnick, Devin Hart, Christi Hart, Janet Grapengeter, and Taylor … Read more here…

When the Tones Drop

Post 53 at 53 by PAMELA DEY VOSSLER / photos by BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com Post 53 Executive Director Joe Larcheveque with the 2023-24 elected officers. first row from left: Lucy Calvillo, Joe, Jillian Slonieski, second … Read more here…

For Dad

Need a Father’s Day gift? Look no further than local. These great Darien businesses have you covered.  There’s no spot better than The Compleat Angler to spoil a fly fishing dad. From the Sage Maverick Fly … Read more here…

The Good Dirt

The Women of the DCA Greenhouse  By PAMELA DEY VOSSLER, photos by BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com DCA Greenhouse members: Back row: Liza Smith, Flora Smeaton, Alice Watson, Susan Wilson, Sue Hayes, Mary Bloomer, Laura Mosher, Donna Gunya, … Read more here…

Chris Filmer: A Class Act

written by: PAMELA DEY VOSSLER, photograph by: BAMBI RIEGEL | riegelpictureworks.com Chris with Darien Girl Scout Troop 50027 during a recent nature walk he led through the DCA Bird Sanctuary Chris Filmer builds bridges—12, so far. … Read more here…

Built to Last:

Penny Glassmeyer and the Power of Positive Spaces By PAMELA DEY VOSSLER Grove Street Plaza / photo by Kyle Norton Perhaps you’ve heard her name. Maybe you’ve even met her. Most likely not. She’s kept a … Read more here…