David.Gurliacci@patch.com
203.822.2603
Hometown: Darien, Connecticut
I joined the school paper at Darien High School and had a blast. At Trinity College in Hartford, I wrote an opinion column for the student newspaper and found that writing was what I wanted to do. I've been addicted ever since.
I've worked at various newspapers in Massachusetts and New York state before moving back to Fairfield County, where I worked at the Norwalk Hour, covering Westport, then cops and then courts.
I later worked as a correspondent for The Advocate and was then a reporter for the Fairfield County Business Journal and its sister publication in Westchester, then did more freelance work, including some for HersamAcorn's New Canaan Advertiser.
I used to do the daily New York Times crossword, but now I prefer the KenKen puzzle. I have a serious bibliophilia problem (please contribute to the cause: we can wipe out bibliophilia in a short time if we all switch to Kindle and burn all the paper books). In theaters, I see about 40 movies a year of all types except horror, and now I'm seeing a lot more on Netflix. Historic sites and hiking trails interest me. One day I will see more Shakespeare plays. I play no sports. My cooking skills are limited, but people love my apple pies.
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I believe democracy only works with an informed citizenry, and no system of government works all that well. I think human nature has enough flaws in it that we'll never do better than make some improvements in society, but improving it is vitally important. As a journalist, I'm not here to make those improvements. I'm here to report all the relevant facts about problems and issues, and do it in a way that sparks the interest of people.
Are you registered with a certain party?
No.
How religious would you consider yourself?
I'm a Catholic who goes to Mass.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westport-Weston health departments work with restaurants on it.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westport-Weston health departments work with restaurants on it.
ICYMI (in case you missed it -- and you don't want to miss this): Check out these two beautiful photographs, taken by Ben Skaught.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): The money will help convert the former Fire House into a community and recreational space.
These houses are relatively new to the market in New Canaan, according to Zillow.com
Inside there's a rec room in the basement, an office, a library and five bedrooms.
There's room for anything in this house.
Bad winter, more potholes. We're in for a bumpy ride.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Manchester Public Schools district-wide science fair takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): The late Ruth Bedford volunteered at the hospital, which serves Norwalk, Darien and other towns.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): The late Ruth Bedford volunteered at the hospital, which serves Norwalk, New Canaan and other towns.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): The late Ruth Bedford volunteered at the hospital, now her estate has left it $40 million.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Ruth Bedford volunteered at the hospital, her family founded the Westport YMCA -- she's left each a fortune.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Fiddler Deirdre McMorrow and guitarist/songwriter Paul Pender will perform Irish songs, tunes and originals.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Remaining show dates are March 21 (Saturday night), March 27 at 8 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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