Annie Mame

Hi all, just wanted to tell you about a change with my blog, AnnieMame. After a year of writing about fabulous people and places in Connecticut in my own way, I have decided to take this to the next level. While Annie Mame will still be here for you, all of the stories and new ones to come are moving over to a bigger, better site called Network Connecticut. After all that is what I love doing networking and connecting us all so that we are all stronger in our endeavors.

After driving about 15,000 miles in my car and hopping out and meeting tons of people and shooting photos and videos, it was time to showcase all of this in a better way. I am having a ball doing this and have grown ten fold in my knowledge of what you all are doing, I’m in awe.

I also have to say that the non-profits at work in this state are amazing and even after so many years on the air, I didn’t know half of what so many are doing, but now I do.

I hope you have learned along with me just how great our state is, that Connecticut is filled with so many interesting stories. I’m on a mission, and Network Connecticut will take me there.

So follow Annie Mame over to Network Connecticut where you can read about, and be inspired by others. Oh, and I’ll let you in on a little secret, Annie Mame will be back in the future in a vintage and fun way, I’ll just leave you with that. For now I’m driving my network, Network Connecticut.

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Yumiko Fletcher is in love with flowers. Like most florists who are passionate about what they do, her eyes light up when she talks about flowers and color and possibilities, ESPECIALLY when it comes to weddings and in particular the bride’s bouquet. Yumiko  says it all about the bride’s bouquet. If you look at her blog, you’ll understand why.

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Hands down, cute-as-a-button, no-bigger-than-a-minute, Donna Philips of Connecticut is a “foodie.” I’m not talking about a person whose conversation casually turns to food, but a gal who wakes up every morning thinking about what delicious delights she might be digging into as she plans her day, her week, her year, her life.

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New Year, new challenges and it’s time to network and connect and get going on your future.

This “Women in Business Networking Luncheon” was 80 strong in Guilford, Connecticut where women met and chatted and got to know about each other’s daily work lives.

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At the Young Men’s Institute Library in New Haven, Connecticut hearing “shhhhhhhhhh” would be quite appropriate. You see, this gem of a place tucked into the downtown area of the Elm City is the state’s oldest living literary institution and one of the last remaining membership libraries in North America. Who knew?

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In this tough economy where most of us are now thinking twice before throwing anything away, you would think that cobblers in the state would be thriving. Not so much. Why is that? Well, it turns out that so many of us are wearing such poorly made shoes because they are inexpensive that A) it’s not cost effective, and B) even if you wanted them fixed, cobbler’s glues won’t stick to the plastic.

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Business as usual at  Hygienic Art, I hardly think so. This art space in the heart of downtown New London, is all about the individual expression of artists which includes film, and music.

Back in the day, I mean way back, the place was a well known diner, called “Hygienic.” A Greek family owned it and the name was taken from as you would guess a Greek word.

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On Bank Street in the heart of New London, Connecticut along the historic waterfront,  there is a warm and cozy place for breakfast and lunch. Great coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and soups.

Any kind of coffee you can think of they can make here, they have a whole chalkboard full of java specialties.

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So happy to present to you this wonderful video story shot and edited by Noah Cooper of Connecticut on a fundraising event for the Connecticut Food Bank and Tiffany Farms. Noah was on this event from early in the morning until early in the evening. Noah thank you so much for this and for showing folks what can happen when there is a need. Merry Christmas!

CT Christmas from noah cooper on Vimeo.

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Here’s to 2010 and all those who I had the great pleasure of meeting and writing about. In February, 2010 I started my blog called Annie Mame. I have traveled thousands of miles all over the state to find out about what people are doing in their “day jobs.” I wanted to find out about new people, places, and things to dig deeper into what drives people to do what they do. I wanted to see for myself how Nutmeggers are reinventing themselves in a tough economy, and how small businesses are helping each other.

This has been great fun, and I will continue in earnest into 2011 when “Annie Mame” will take on a new look to give readers a richer experience into the insight of what is going on in this marvelous state we call Connecticut.

This is about “positive” here folks. This is a site going forward that can connect us all in one place. I hope it helps you network and connect so you can go to the next step in whatever it is that you are doing.

For now, take a look back. Just click on the titles and it will take you to the post.

Enjoy!
~Ann Nyberg~

~ANNIE MAME~

A Fairy Tale Ball

Jacklyn Greenberg’s Wonderful World of Photography

Roses for Autism

Swoon…the Music is so Grand at the Bee and Thistle Inn

Attention: Knitters

Karen Bussen is Simple, Stunning Everything

We’re Talkin Olde School

Art at Murray Pond in Killingworth

Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa

Connecticut’s Katharine Hepburn

Pam Landry’s New Life in Pictures

The Peonies are in Full Bloom

21st Century Fox at Tripeg Studios

Art and Philanthropy, It’s a Beautiful Thing

Scrumptious Cookies, a Dozen Please

KHyal and Karl’s Wonderful, Colorful, Creative World

One Pearl is Such a Gift On a Thursday Afternoon

Friendship Leads to an “Elite” business

Katharine Hepburn’s Stamp

Playing in Pearls With Paul

Girlfriends Training To The City, New York City

Toys Can Make a Difference

Gather Around, It’s Time To Make the Sausage

So Many Treasures Yet Uncovered

Empowering CT One Small Business At A Time

Honey, Get The Door, The Flowers Are Here!

A Knitting Shop To Remember

At Home With Buck Hollywood (Michael Buckley)

Swingin Country ~ Connecticut’s Alexa Beauregard

There’s Nothing Like a Diner

Connecticut’s Gem of a Place With a Movie Star Name

Coastal Connecticut In April

It’s All About Children and Families in CT

An Art Deco Beauty in New Haven, CT

Help Save The 1946 Milford Diner!

Meet Allyson and Dan, Mommy Blogger and Photographer

Toys for Children In Times of Need

A World Class Ice Sculptor in Connecticut

R.J. Julia Bookstore Turns 20!

A Dynamic Dreamscaping Web Design Duo in Connecticut

A Vintage General Store in Ivoryton, Connecticut

Portrait Painter Everett “Ray” Kinstler is a Connecticut Treasure

Thousands Turn Out For Autism Awareness Walk

Saved and Made in the U.S.A.

Ken and Lois Want to Help You Use Your Digital Camera

Hepburn Stamp Unveiled at The Kate

An Organic Foodie from Westport, CT Looks To Teach Others

Jaki is Creating a Buzzzzz in Connecticut

A New Haven Hosting Gallery For Your Next Anything

Consign Dahling, It’s All The Rage

Pantochino Productions: Ridiculously Entertaining

Katharine Hepburn’s Mansion By The Sea

Six Generations of Jones’ Have Kept The Farm Running

Christine Ohlman is Rockin the Beehive

Get Your Beauty On At The Library With Jennie Fresa

New Haven, CT Could Be A Digital Hub

Anything Old is New Again and it’s Great!

Have I Got a Cocktail Mixer For You~Made in Connecticut

CT Jazz Pianist, Orice Jenkins. Hello, He’s Only 15!

Addison Station Music~

Artist Lisa Fatone: Her Jewelry, Her Paintings, Her Love of Art

Marian Librarian Does “The Pajama Job Hunt”

Venetucci@Home in Westbrook, Connecticut

Connecticut’s Beautiful Shoreline Invites You To The Party!

Mom And Daughter Whip Up A Business

Native American Beauty in Connecticut

Winvian Resort in Connecticut~Pure Fantasy

Blue Plate Radio Presents Jazz On The Green

TIP=UCONN’S Technology Incubation Program

Be An Engineer and Change The World, It Happens

Fast Food, New England Style

Baby Me This!

Pat Keogh Is The Sound Man

Scott Case~Problem Solver, Game Changer

Is That A Ralph Lauren Or A Jimmy Johansmeyer?

The Bucolic Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

World Famous Sculptor Calls Connecticut Home

A Picture’s Worth A Thousand Words If It’s Framed Right

This Is The Life

Fiber Art Taken To A Whole New Level

From Wall Street To Soda Pop Caps and Sea Glass

Connecticut’s Historic Goodspeed Theater

The Anatomy Of A Live Gubernatorial Debate

Action News 8′s, Skip Church Creates “Dustin’s Place”

Summer At The Connecticut Shore

The Secrets of Northriam Hill

“Sew” You Say You Were Needled and Framed?

The Story of Hand High School Football

Legendary “Mory’s” Reopens at Yale

“Fore” Kids, It’s A Golf Thing

Get Your Lobster At The Shack

Candy and Ice Cream The Old Fashioned Way

Daniela Vlad~CT Fashion Designer

Baking Up Something Sweet

A Famous Tree Grows In Connecticut

Max LaManna, You Oughta To Be In Pictures

X-Factor Greece, Here I Come!

Music Theatre of Connecticut

Get Your Licks On The CT Shoreline

So Many Antiques So Little Time

Modern Vintage Or Is It Vintage Modern?

Dogs and Kids Are This Photographer’s Specialty, WOOF!

Attn: Entrepreneurs in College Connect With Sami

Captain Morgan, Want A Cracker?

Spirits Are Raised At High Hopes

Connecticut’s Weather sKwirl

Polish Happy Hour in Connecticut

Entertainment Deco Style In Connecticut

One Fabulous Singer Is Teaching In The Classroom

There Goes That Beach Street Sandwich Truck!

I Say There Old Chap, Where Do I Park The MG?

“Get Your Hot Dogs Right Here!”

Bette Davis And Betty Page Would Be Proud

If It’s From Yesterday, They’ll Have It

Knitting Above Main Street

Your Brand Will Be Shouted From The Rooftops

Stunning Art Deco Warner Theatre

Information Architect~TED~Richard Saul Wurman

Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes

CT Chambers of Commerce Take On Social Media

New Madison, CT Beach Hotel Revealed

It’s About Children And Music

This Is Not Your Mama’s Sushi

Among NYC Treasures~The Building Of America’s Twin Towers

Paula~Mom Extraordinaire and Lifestyle Editor

Wake Up And Smell The Coffee On The Farm

Beautiful Affordable Weddings

A.D. Calvo is Making Thrillers

LEGO’s Soren Torp Laursen

Sinatra Meets “Mad Men” Style

Sparkle and Glitz For The Holidays

Holiday Festival of Trees And Music For CT Kids

A Stylin Hotel for Your Pooch

“A Connecticut Christmas”~ To Benefit the Connecticut Food Bank and Tiffany Farm

This Christmas Help A Neighbor

Give A Gift From An Artist

It’s All About The Eyes

“A Connecticut Christmas”~Bring Food and Help a Neighbor

Dream It Up At Jubilee Events

Double D Diner Masked Crusade

I’m Tellin Ya, The Granite Is Pink!

From The Catskills to Mohegan Sun Casin0

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It’s not often that my ears perk up during a keynote address, but it happens on that rare occasion when somebody speaks from the heart, and that’s what happened when I heard Mitchell Grossinger Etess speak at a business expo. Yep, he’s the CEO of one of the world’s most successful casinos, Mohegan Sun.

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None of us were around hundreds of millions of years ago, but Stony Creek Quarry’s pink granite was. Some think this igneous rock was pushed into this region in Branford, Connecticut from South Africa.

These 55 acres owned by the town of Branford and leased now for the next several decades by a local family, is one of just two quarries in the state that deal in dimensional quarrying, and that is moving 25 ton blocks of this rock around.

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