I've been lucky enough to work at all of my favorite Connecticut radio stations around the state over the course of my 30 year+ career. I'm a Waterbury native that likes: my wife, my life, music, dogs, Subarus, seafood, medium-rare ribeye steaks, occasional intoxication, fully recovering from elective surgeries, making commercials that make you laugh, writing articles that inform, make you mad, or gives you the urge to giggle and respond, the smell of a just lit matchstick, the combination of proscuitto and fresh mootz, and watching live music.
Large Dave
Turn Your Non-Essential Lights Off Connecticut, Help the Birds
As migrating birds fly across our urban areas, they can be confused by the bright lights, and this can lead to exhaustion, or worse if they fly into a window.
Connecticut Should Have a State Dog for Each of Our Counties
I think they would make a great choice as the Dog of Connecticut. They're small, just like our state, and they fear no one, no matter the size differential
Wake Up Wolcott Street, Aroma Joe’s is Ready For Waterbury
The Waterbury Aroma Joe's is located in the former Savings Bank of Danbury building in Mattatuck Plaza. It's near Popeye's, Big Lots, Red, White & Blue Thrift Store, and Harbor Freight
Connecticut Has Everything, Except Skyline Chili
Not familiar with Skyline Chili? Neither was I until I took a road trip to go check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
Enfield Holds Last Surviving Location of Donut Franchise, Can They Save It?
Before the New England Dunkin' and Starbucks takeover, there were quite a few The Whole Donut locations. I used to go to the Queen St - Southington one
Did The Train Horn in Torrington Scare Your Dog Too?
I've heard thousands of Metro North trains, and their horns, rumble by on the Waterbury line when I lived there, but they never shook me or my dogs. I had to move to Torrington for that
Vehicle Damaged From a Pothole? Good Luck in Connecticut
You're probably familiar with that particular rabbit hole if your vehicle has ever been damaged by a pothole, and you've contacted the State or town to seek reimbursement for the damages. The process will test your patience, to say the least
Columbo Will Transform into Columbian Gold in Naugatuck
After trying to fill the Columbo Cafe void for over a decade with: Mango Jack's Comedy Club, Tazrak's Bar & Grill, and most recently, 585 Bar & Grill, all of those years of grease and empty beer cans will be replaced with potent little flowers
Bust Out The Earplugs Connecticut, Spring Peeper Season Is Here
That sharp, high-pitched whistle, 'PEEP'. When multiplied by the hundreds of thousands, that sound can drive a person insane.
Help The Enfield Dog Park, Or Your Lawn is Next
I pick up my dog's poop when he goes, it's the right thing to do, but if I don't, I face a $50 fine from our Homeowner's Association