Maria Gilda Racelis' Blog

"if you want to see the rainbow you have to deal with the rain."And the way I have been dealing with the rain is through my new-found hobby... soapmaking.While I was tinkering with the thought for this year's Christmas gift to my sphere of influence, I said to myself, "What could be a better gift...

My first Christmas movie with the kids in the big screen was "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."My son was seven years old then and my daughter was twelve. That's why this movie is cherished until now. Jim Carrey, in my opinion, is a spectacular comedian. His malleable face could make a thousand ex...

She is dynamic, vibrant, energetic, highly motivated and tenacious. With all of these traits infused into this frame, I dubbed her the New Unstoppable Realtor in Beverly Hills. This pandemic catapulted her to traverse a path which is more aligned with her mom's. I believe the change is a blessing...

 Not One. Not Two.... But Seven Wild Turkeys Parading Around the Neighborhood.  I enjoy seeing the flock wandering comfortably in our front and backyard. Before spring ended, there were only four in the flock. Nowadays, I see new young additions tagging along.   I call this one Mr. Debonair    

Of the Five Towns in Hartford and Tolland Counties, only Manchester displayed a decrease in sales volume in March 2020 compared to the previous month performance. Bolton CT sales volume remained the same for March and February.  Rundown of  Sold Homes for Manchester, Glastonbury, Bolton, Coventry...

Bolton Home Sales rebounded Bolton rebounded in February after a Zero sale in January. But first, here are some facts and opinions about this charming town.  Bolton is a beautiful town offering the amenities of both the rustic and city living being a close neighbor to Manchester city. It is an ea...

Fear is spawned by Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) since it gained traction in the media last month. As days went by, supplies of masks, hand sanitizers and disinfectant wipes in the groceries and drugstores quickly disappeared from the shelves. Online stores were out of stock too of these p...

How did Manchester CT real estate market fare in 2019?  Manchester CT 2020 Real Estate Review summarizes the following:  With 78 units sold, the month of August ranked the best month in 2019 generating the sum total of $16,422,342.  Average Sold Price was $210,543.  Median Sold Price was $210,000...

"January 1st or today is the first blank page of your 365-page life book again. Write the best one. Start with a defining vision then build your compelling goals around it.  The past doesn't really matter anymore; what matters are what decisions and actions you will take right now, and every 'NOW...

Why they would not eat Doritos? This was our first reaction when we first set foot in the city of Istanbul.  It was 2:30 in the morning when we arrived at Istanbul Airport. Thanks to KLM for the seven-hour delay. My son and I boarded the Havaist bus to take us to Sultanahmet for 18 liras which wa...