ToquiNotes

Posted on February 07, 2026

Well before Richard “Tiny” Grimes became the Bridgeport Public Works Director, he remembers getting lessons on a regul...

Posted on January 31, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE I: Updated with information from Dr. Theodore Kress. Thank you Dr. Kress. When people think back...

Posted on January 24, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog ran nearly 10 years ago, in August of 2016. For anyone who has a loved one battling dem...

Posted on January 17, 2026

There may be some confusion for those reading this blog. The only point of that confusion is that it may seem like a s...

Posted on January 10, 2026

Editor's Note: A blog that ran in November was a blog from many years ago. That original blog drew so many comments th...

Posted on December 20, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE: This blog first ran prior to Christmas 2016. This is one of the most beautiful stories I've ha...

Posted on December 13, 2025

For whatever reason, the whole idea of shopping for Christmas takes a bit of fun out of the whole holiday experience....

Posted on December 06, 2025

Bridgeport’s OG, or rather DOG, had a birthday this week. Connor, the beloved therapy dog and trusty sidekick of...

Posted on November 22, 2025

You might find it hard to believe by looking at me, but at one time I was a very picky eater. Of course, after obliter...

Posted on November 15, 2025

I am not certain when, or even how, I met Lester "Les" Filicsky. I would imagine, based on his background, during my t...

Posted on November 08, 2025

Editor's Note I: This blog ran more than three years ago. Although not a derailment, the recent train collision wi...

Posted on November 01, 2025

Editor's Note: This blog ran more than eight years ago. And it drew so many comments on restaurants I missed that a se...

Posted on October 25, 2025

I do not want to pretend that I comprehend what goes into a rate case study done by the Public Service Commission of W...

Posted on October 18, 2025

As I often do in this blog, I like to reminisce about places from the past. Often times, because I really love food, I...

Posted on October 11, 2025

About four and a half months ago, in this very blog, I told you the story of 19-year-old Landen Jaggie. At that time,...

From the Bench: After 33 Years, Multiple...

At a very recent swim meet involving Bridgeport High School, long-time swim Coach Jan Grisso was approached by a man,...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: Bridgeport Math Teacher fro...

This photo is from many decades ago, from 1962, and possibly came from a yearbook. The photo shows Mrs. Ruth Feoppel....

Posted by Dick Duez
It's Happening: Sweet Story of Cornersto...

When the word “chocolatier” comes to mind, I think of Jacques Torres - or Willie Wonka. That was until earlier t...

Posted by Julie Perine
The Grapevine: Happy Birthday to Our Edi...

A belated birthday to the “Grapevine.” On Jan.11, we observed the 1,650 column/b...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: The 10-Year Anniversary of t...

Well before Richard “Tiny” Grimes became the Bridgeport Public Works Director, he remembers getting lessons on a regul...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Off the Shelf: Birding Adventures at Bri...

February is National Bird Feeding Month, and if there is one thing I’m particularly passionate about it’s bird...

Posted by Angela Spatafore