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): The shelter will shut down by July 1 rather than take in active substance abusers, now a state requirement.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Learn how to efficiently heat and cool your home, learn about rebates and what to ask a contractor.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued a last-minute announcement about the highway roadwork Sunday morning.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued a last-minute announcement about the highway roadwork Sunday morning.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued a last-minute announcement about the highway roadwork Sunday morning.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation issued a last-minute announcement about the highway roadwork Sunday morning.
It has a private dock and private beach, as well.
And an exercise room, butler's pantry and three-bay garage.
This home has water views from first- and second-floor decks and many rooms.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Join us! Help repair trails and spread wood chips at Dunlap/Selleck's Woods Sunday, April 19, 11 am to 1 pm.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): The man applied for accelerated rehabilitation.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): After a search for a missing person, the man's body was found in mud flats off Cockenoe Island.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): The 23-year-old college student was accused of committing sexual assault on a semiconscious fellow student.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Here are the streets where water lines will be flushed from Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): District's lawyers say, if the food service director was difficult, that's not evidence of discrimination.
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Municipal elections for Bethany and Woodbridge are May 4 -- make sure you're registered by 2 p.m. Saturday!
ICYMI (in case you missed it): Saturday, April 18, from 10-5 at Silvermine Arts Center.
With these videos you can go to an "open house" in Simsbury from your laptop or mobile phone.
Several videos recently uploaded to YouTube showing homes for sale in Manchester.
News and information about real estate from Patch and elsewhere for Darien home buyers, sellers and homeowners.
