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…