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Why I'm a Super Fan of Netflix's Orange is the New Black

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Orange is my signature color. It looks lovely on me and really compliments my skin tone or so I have been told.  As a result, I keep a lot of it in my closet and around the house whether it be candles, shoes, bags, cloth napkins, jewelry, my laptop and soon to be new luggage set.   So when my sister told me about Netflix's new original series, Orange is the New Black  (OITNB) , they had me at Orange, but on a more serious note my interest was definitely peaked.  Dawn and I started watching the show three hours before we were going to see Taylor Swift perform at MetLife Stadium. As our departure time approached, I found myself not wanting to leave, but common sense prevailed. When we got back to my sister's place, which was around midnight, we watch three more episodes. It was that good! Jenji Kohan , a cable veteran, known for her success with Showtime's original series Weeds created OITNB . The show's   premise centers around the character Piper Chapman

A Tasty Lobster Roll from Stowe's in West Haven

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Stowe's buttery lobster roll. I hope this blog post/lobster roll review will be one of a couple I write before summer is over. A few weeks ago on Facebook I asked friends for recommendations on where to get a tasty lobster roll in New England. I'm  happy to say I'm finally able to get to a review. Here goes. Stowe's was one of  the lobster roll recommendations on my list. Since getting the recommendation I've had it twice in two weeks’ time. The first one was ok and I have to admit I was expecting it to be better. I decided to go back and the second lobster roll was delicious. I prefer a lobster roll hot and buttery over being served cold but you can order it either way. Second time around was the charm and Stowe's did not disappoint. I also ordered a side order of fries and those were equally tasty. They may be homemade, but I am not sure. There is a plethora of other seafood items and dishes to try. When you get there don't be surprised if