Sharon Town Clock on a Snowy Day

Last Friday's snowfall, while not heavy except in its weight in Sharon, was a monster storm just a small amount of miles from us. To the west, in New York State, and to the north in Massachusetts , one didn't have to travel far to find deep, deep snow. We were in the "eye" of the N'oreaster and our depths didn't measure up.

And you know what? Personally, I celebrated. I'm ready for spring. Whether spring is ready for us, well, that's another question. My snow-plowing friend said another storm this Wednesday. I hope he's wrong.

Angelfood™ Anniversary in Sharon

It was just a year ago that The Sharon Congregational Church became associated with Angelfood Ministries™. Not a ministry with sermons, but a ministry with meat, produce, chicken, and other groceries. And all at very affordable prices. Sharon's grocery store had just closed in early January of 09', and the recession was affecting more and more families. Angelfood was a national program, and was just finding its way into northwest Connecticut. Pastor Jody Guerrera heard of the promises of the program and brought it to the membership, who voted to participate, and see if there was a need. Soon to be a year in Sharon, there is obviously a need. While the average month sees food going to roughly 30 families, those families continue to be there participating every month, and their orders in what they buy have been going up. They are doubling up on meats and produce, so as to carry them farther thru the month.

The church has also received support from numerous volunteers who show up each month to help distribute the food. The Sharon Women's Club has members helping every month as well. The folks in Sharon are providing a great service, which is available to anyone. There are no income restrictions or requirements. Orders may be placed online or at a few convenient locations in and around Sharon. This ministry is open to residents from ANY town. We have numerous folks from many areas communities each month, and have had since the start.

If you think you might be interested in helping save some money for your family grocery bill, you can checkout Angelfood at www.angelfoodministries.com or feel free to contact The Sharon Congregational Church @ 364-5002 .

Tall Fencing

You'll know our house...
















it's the one in the country with the high fence.....

Overheard in the plaza...

As I get older, it seems that a day does not go bye that something just surprises me. The last two to three days have been "over-the-top" with comments that have just about knocked me off my feet. I am just dumbfounded at a couple of the statements I have heard. Thought I'd share a few....

#1.."what the he-- do we need a store like Guido's for? We need a GROCERY STORE!".......Uhm, excuse me. Last I knew, Guido's is a grocery store. True, they specialize in specific areas, and may not carry 47 varieties of tuna fish or peanut butter, but it's a store! And for the last nearly fourteen months we've had nothing. Which would you rather have?

#2.. "the previous owner left it in such a worn-out mess. They're going to have to spend a million or more dollars before they open. They'll never see a profit." Ok, opinion noted. Just like running my store, what they spend to fix/repair/make-new is no business of mine. Perhaps you shouldn't worry about that either.....

And these comments are coming out before so much as a mop has hit the floor........Unbelievable! How about we give them a chance people? I have met the new owners, and they seem so excited and positive and thrilled to be here in Sharon. Maybe we should return that feeling to them?..........

#3.. and this mornings comment I found to be just so............ I can't decide. You decide.

" what the devils going on? There's no parking places? this is a pain in the _ss!"

(The front of the market was filled with town officials, landlords, new owners, old owners, business people trying to get a foot up on the competition, contractors, and more.)



Small towns. Most days they are great. Some days I just want to crawl under a rock....