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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...

The Influences that Define our Lives  3There are always people around us that offer advice and even when they don't, by watching them we can possibly watch and get a hint of a technique that we can use with some changes.We are in a business where we try to offer help to clients that have access t...

Friday Flags: The Flags are in All Over the Course, Mar 2025For the golfers in the Greater Waterbury CT area the small flags are flying to kick off the golf season.It is still a bit nipsy and for this Friday snow is in the forecast, but as I drove by the course earlier in the week the wind gave m...