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Friday Flags: Half Mast Out of Respect for a PopeI paused a few seconds to give a thought as to why the flags were at half-mast and then realized in a state with such a strong Catholic population the respect for the head of the Catholic Church.Pope Francis, the first Cardinal elected to head the ...

For 2025 It's Starting to Look Like Spring in ConnecticutThey just can't help themselves as they have been waiting long enough for enough opportunity to just break out.As I looked out onto the front yard, I saw color and it wasn't just brown.Daffodils in white and yellow and some purple and white...

Friday Flags:  A Stiff Breeze Makes Them Wave ProudlyWhie spending a couple of days in Galloway, NJ, we happened to find a flag that was crying for attention.After stopping for breakfast, I took a couple of minutes to show appreciation to the Bayview Volunteers fire Co, which is within the Gallow...

Where's the Spring Warmth in Connecticut?This has been a strange year for weather with exceptional cold, winds, and in some areas deep snow. I saw the man that plows our driveway last week and he had a very big smile, as did the oil delivery man.A few days ago, I picked the first daffodils of the...

The Buyers that Really Tested PatienceAs agents we always hope, when starting with a new client, that it will be a smooth transaction. I was involved in such a transaction, and it really was close to a break-it-off deal.The clients had their house on market and were very well committed to where t...

Friday Flags:  A NJ Rest Stop with EntertainmentWe took a few days to relax which has us driving along the Graden State Parkway in New Jersey. As is the case, a stop to stretch the legs and refresh the body as well is always in order.On the way in, I paused as the flags were flying and this stop ...

CT is Again the Center of the College Basketball UniverseMarch Madness ends tonight and for many the tears are over or will be tonight.For the Women's side, the finals were Sunday afternoon, and the UConn women won their first Championship in 9 years but an unprecedented 12th Championship. This s...

Friday Flags: IT Support in Prospect CT It's a time of year where spring is attempting to take hold. Part of that transition is the strong winds that blow nd in areas where the flag poles are a bit more sheltered, the wind wins, and so do I.Thus, I was able to catch a shot of a flag proudly appre...

The Influences that Define our Lives 4There is a quote started in the early 1900's to recognize the support offered to successful men by their wives or mothers.  Behind every successful man is a good woman.   To be politically correct in our current society, it would have to be amended to partner...

Friday Flags:  A Double Flag of Support in Prospect CTAs I made reference to the spring winds in last week's Friday Flags post, it was a good time to take photos.Located just off the town center, is the town pond and recreation area that also has a proud flagpole, and like its neighbor is somewha...