Your roof may leaking, or you identified a new damp water spot on your ceiling, it is time for roof repair in Vernon. Maybe you know it is time to replace your current roof. Use these five tips to make sure you hire a excellent contractor at a good price. 1. Before The Roofing Contractor Starts Check The Insurance and License. Do some due diligence before hiring the contractor to do the roof repairs in Vernon. Ask them to provide proof of liability insurance and workers compensation insurance. One must is the Department of Consumer Protection in Connecticut to verify the contractor's license. The state has an online license look up. Look online, do they have a web site, are they listed on Yelp, what are the reviews on Goggle Places? Give the contractor the minimum down payment they will... 07/24/2011

      When I came home from my last trip to France, the thing I missed most (besides my daughter who is living there) was the BREAD!!!! What is it about the bread?  It's available on almost every street corner in France, always crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.        We ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Like pizza in Italy, I just could not get enough bread while I was in France.  We had it with butter for breakfast, with ham and cheese for lunch, and of course in a basket of small rolls with dinner.In France, bread is not just a product; it is part of everyday life.  Bakeries open very early and people will run in for their daily croissant or long baguette.One of my most memorable images is of well-dressed French men walking on a Sunday morning with a bouquet of... 02/04/2010