2019 Middletown, CT South Fire District Fire Prevention Open House Oct 5, this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The theme this year for Fire Prevention Week is "Plan, Practice, Escape!". A fire not only destroys homes, but is also devastating emotionally for the whole family.  Having an escape plan, and practicing it regularly with the family is highly suggested, and could be the difference between saving lives or not.  In order to have an effective escape plan, homeowners also need to have an early detection system like Smoke Detectors.  Smoke Detectors are also a great way to catch a fire early, and save the lives of those in the home.  Below are some facts about Smoke Alarms you may not be aware of: Three out of five home fire deaths are in homes without working Smoke Alarms..... 10/04/2019

First Blog Of The 2019 Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown, CT.  Fall Has arrived in Connecticut, which means it is time for me to begin my Progression Of Fall Colors series I started eight years ago.  This is a series I hoped to continue for many more years to come, and have been able to do so far. The first two years the pictures were of a farm which is only about a minute walk from my house.  Six years ago I decided to change the location for the 2014 Progression Of Fall Color Series to a lake about 5 minutes from my house on RT17.  I tried that location for two years, but the colors were not as good as I expected them to be.  Four years ago I decided to change locations again to a site on Lyman's Orchards in Middlefield, CT.  But once again that site did not produce the colors ... 10/01/2019

  September 11, 2001 We Will Not Forget!  9/11 will Always Be In Our Hearts, and each of us has our own special reason why that day will always be a day we will never forget.  Today is a day of not only remembering the vicious attack on our country eightteen years ago, but also a day to honor those who lost there lives.  It is also a day for us to reflect on the memories, and thoughts which went through our mines as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded. I have shared what I remember most about 9/11 before, and have made a commitment to share this memory each and every year on September 11, so today I am fullfilling that commitment with this blog. Below is a special memory of that day, it is an event which hit close to home and will forever live in my heart and mind. Many innocent ... 09/11/2019

Today is Father's Day 2019 and it has been a good Father's Day weekend.  Yesterday I got to spend time with my youngest son and his wife, and today I will FaceTime with my oldest son, and gorgeous granddaughter. I hope the rest of the fathers reading this blog got to spend their Father's Day 2019 in their own special way.  Enjoy it, and appreciate the blessings you are so fortunate to have. 06/16/2019

 The Coleman Brother's 2019 Carnival Is In Middletown, CT April 5 - 13. Coleman Brothers is a small Carnival that comes to Middletown, Connecticut every year, and all the kids in town look forward to it.  As you can see from the banner above, and the pictures below, the Coleman Brother's Carnival is mainly geared to the younger kids, but there will lots of teenagers around all week partaking in the fun.The Coleman Brother's Carnival is easy to get to, it is located at Palmer Field right off of Washington Street, RT66 in Middletown, CT.  I took the pictures early in the day before they opened up, that is why there is no one in the pictures, but trust me these rides will be packed with kids later in the day and evening.Coleman Brother's 2019 Carnival Is In Middletown, CT April 5 - 13, so ... 04/05/2019

Veteran's Day 2018 Today is Veteran's Day 2018, A Day To Honor Our Veterans, and our Men and Women who are serving in our Armed Forces.I hope that everyone takes a moment out of there day to say thank you to either a Veteran they know, or one of the Men and Women presently serving.  It only takes a minute to do this, but the impact and meaning it has on the one you say thank you to is greater than you can imagine. Those who have served our country did so willingly and without expectation of anything in return.  They did it for the honor of serving the land of opportunity, and to secure the freedoms we enjoy.Many restaurants throughout the Country will be honoring our Veterans with free meals, and discounts.  Here in Connecticut the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has also c... 11/11/2018

Final Blog Of The 2018 Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown, CT.  The Connecticut Fall foliage is now almost just a memory, at least for my back yard.  So this blog will be the Final Blog Of The 2018 Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown, CT I started my Progression Of Fall Colors series I started seven years ago, and it is a series I hope to continue for many more years to come.  The first two years the pictures were of a farm which is only about a minute walk from my house.  five years ago I decided to change the location for the 2014 Progression Of Fall Color Series to a lake about 5 minutes from my house on RT17.  I tried that location for two years, but the colors were not as good as I expected them to be.  Three years ago I decided to change locations again to a site on Ly... 11/08/2018

Fourth Blog Of The 2018 Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown, CT.  Fall Has arrived in Connecticut, which means it is time for my Progression Of Fall Colors series I started seven years ago.  This is a series I hoped to continue for many more years to come, and have been able to do so far. The first two years the pictures were of a farm which is only about a minute walk from my house.  five years ago I decided to change the location for the 2014 Progression Of Fall Color Series to a lake about 5 minutes from my house on RT17.  I tried that location for two years, but the colors were not as good as I expected them to be.  Three years ago I decided to change locations again to a site on Lyman's Orchards in Middlefield, CT.  But once again that site did not produce the colors I had ho... 11/03/2018

Second Blog Of The 2018 Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown, CT.  Fall Has arrived in Connecticut, which means it is time for my Progression Of Fall Colors series I started seven years ago.  This is a series I hoped to continue for many more years to come, and have been able to do so far. The first two years the pictures were of a farm which is only about a minute walk from my house.  five years ago I decided to change the location for the 2014 Progression Of Fall Color Series to a lake about 5 minutes from my house on RT17.  I tried that location for two years, but the colors were not as good as I expected them to be.  Three years ago I decided to change locations again to a site on Lyman's Orchards in Middlefield, CT.  But once again that site did not produce the colors I had hop... 10/20/2018

First Blog Of The 2018 Progression Of Fall Colors In Middletown, CT.  Fall Has arrived in Connecticut, which means it is time for me to begin my Progression Of Fall Colors series I started seven years ago.  This is a series I hoped to continue for many more years to come, and have been able to do so far. The first two years the pictures were of a farm which is only about a minute walk from my house.  five years ago I decided to change the location for the 2014 Progression Of Fall Color Series to a lake about 5 minutes from my house on RT17.  I tried that location for two years, but the colors were not as good as I expected them to be.  Three years ago I decided to change locations again to a site on Lyman's Orchards in Middlefield, CT.  But once again that site did not produce the color... 10/08/2018

 2018 Middletown, CT South Fire District Fire Prevention Open House Oct 6, this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The theme this year for Fire Prevention Week is "Look, Listen, Learn". A fire not only destroys homes, but is also devastating emotionally for the whole family.  Smoke Detectors are one of the best ways may be catch a fire early, and save the lives of those in the home.  Below are some facts about Smoke Alarms you may not be aware of: Three out of five home fire deaths are in homes without working Smoke Alarms.. A family has as little as 3 minutes to get out of a house before a fire becomes deadly. The death rate from a fire is twice as high in homes without Smoke Alarms as in homes with them. 47% of the reported fires in homes with Smoke Alarms, the Smoke Alarms had mi... 10/04/2018

  I don't know of anyone who is not for saving money, doing things more efficiently, and conserving our natural resources.  Resident within driving distance of Middletown, CT will have an opportunity to learn how they can do that during the 2018 National Drive Electric Event In Middletown, CT September 15th. at Harbor Park from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.The 2018 National Drive Electric Event In Middletown, CT September 15th. is a part of the National Drive Electric Week being celebrated from September 8th. to 16th.  The National Drive Electric Week is a national effort which began in 2011 to bring more awareness to "availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more."  These vehicles are not only fun to... 09/14/2018

 September 11, 2001 Never, Never Forget!  9/11 will Always Be In Our Hearts, and each of us has our own special reason why that day will always be a day we will never forget.  Today is a day of not only remembering the vicious attack on our country seventeen years ago, but also a day to honor those who lost there lives.  It is also a day for us to reflect on the memories, and thoughts which went through our mines as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded. I have shared what I remember most about 9/11 before, and have made a commitment to share this memory each and every year on September 11.  Below is a special memory of that day, it is an event which hit close to home and will forever live in my heart and mind.Many innocent people lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including on... 09/11/2018

 Townwide Tag Sales have really caught on in Connecticut, and Middletown, CT will be conducting their Middletown, CT 2018 Townwide Tag Sale next weekend.  It is getting late, but if you live in Middletown, Connecticut you may still have an opportunity to participate in the Middletown, CT 2018 Townwide Tag Sale On Saturday, September 15th. The Middletown, CT 2018 Townwide Tag Sale On Saturday, September 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Middletown, CT will be an excellent opportunity for area residents to find some special treasures they have been looking for.  For more information on locations for the  Middletown, CT 2017 Townwide Tag Sale, call (860) 346-7937.   09/08/2018

 Labor Day this year is bright, sunny, and hot, which means a great day for all the Labor Day plans that have been made.  For me the only thing I have planned for today is to just get some much needed extra sleep and rest. Normally we plan on having the family over and putting some food on the grill.  But we decided to do that yesterday, and have some good friends over to enjoy it with us as well.  We put some rib-eye steaks on the grill, baked potatoes, and corn on the cob.  We had a great time and lots of laughs, so it was a perfect day.I hope that each and everyone of you spend this Labor Day doing what you enjoy, you have earned it.  Whatever you do make sure this is a safe and happy Holiday for you and your family!!!   09/03/2018

 The American Red Cross Is In Need Of Blood Donations once again, and the church I attend, Ward Street Church of Christ Blood Drive On Wednesday, September 5th., is an excellent opportunity to help alleviate the present shortage.  This blood drive has a special meaning to our church because it is being held in honor of one of our long time members who past away earlier this year.  During his illness Bob required several blood transfusions, and numerous pints of blood.  This is our church and family's way of saying thank you for the blood that Bob received, and a way to give someone else in need of blood the opportunity to receive it.  If you are not near the Ward Street Church of Christ in Wallingford, CT on Wednesday, September 5th., but want to help by donating blood, you can follow t... 08/30/2018

 One of the things I will miss as Summer Is Coming To An End is being able to buy fresh produce on my daily walks.  There is just something extra special about hand picking my own fresh veggies off a local Farm Stand like the one in the pictures.  For now I will enjoy them for as long as I can.   08/20/2018

 On my walk the other day I came across this guy, and I did not know what to make of it.  The temperature was in the 90's, so I doubt he was wearing the outfit because he was cold.  So the only thing I could think of is that he felt the need to Going Undercover by wearing this zebra costume, or maybe he is a zebra wannabe!   08/16/2018

We all have goals in life, and this guy is fulfilling his goal of Aspiring To A Higher Calling.   08/07/2018

You cannot beat Nature for beauty, and that was very evident this morning.  I went out for a long walk this morning and a long the way I came across the weeds/flowers in the pictures below.  I thought they had a simple beauty to them and it made me thing Are They Weeds Or Flowers?  So I though I would ask the opinion of those who read my blog.  So the question I pose to those who are reading this blog is in your opinion Are They Weeds Or Flowers?    06/02/2018