Life and Real Estate in the Greater Hartford Area

The other day I was writing a post about the Hartford Marathon.  I was focusing on the event itself, race day, and all the wonderful spirit that is evident on race day.   What I wasn't really thinking about was all the energy and thought that goes into running and organizing a massive event that ...

You Have Stainless Steel Appliances ~ Big Deal! Over the weekend, I showed three houses to potential buyers and the third one was the one that prompted this blog.  The MLS listing sheet proclaimed that there were new stainless steel appliances and the pictures of them were prominently displayed. ...

Free Workshope at Woodland Gardens in Manchester CT   Manchester's own Woodland Gardens, in business since 1939, will be offering free Saturday morning workshops this fall. No registration is required; just show up, take notes, and learn from the experts.  Each workshop starts at 9:30.  Here are ...

2011 Hartford Marathon ~ October 15, 2011   The Hartford Marathon is not just a marathon; it's a marathon, half-marathon, 5-K race, team relay, and kids' race!  It's also a charity event with plenty of opportunity for sponsoring and donating. The route is scenic and awesome, spectators are frenzi...

Great Things to Know About Bloomfield ~ Music at the Library   Prosser Library in Bloomfield CT isn't just about books! There are plenty of quality music and storytelling programs that are free and open to the public.  One of the most intriguing is the Harmony Concert Series, now in its fourth ye...

Easy Apple Recipes   Over the weekend, I picked twenty pounds of apples at Johnny Appleseed's on Route 83 in Ellington CT.  I love apples and usually eat them plain but every so often I like to change up the flavor a bit.   Would I want to take a perfectly healthy apple and turn it into a high-ca...

Great Things to Know About Manchester CT ~ Manchester Neighborhood Academy Manchester CT is a small city about ten miles east of Hartford.  Manchester CT is home to Manchester Community College, Manchester Memorial Hospital, Buckland Hills Mall, and many local and national businesses. With a popu...

WalkCT Family Ramble On Saturday, September 24, 2011, WalkCT will lead a Family Ramble along the historic railroad that connected the Cheney silk mills to the North End of Manchester.   The walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. behind Farr's Sporting Goods on Main Street, Manchester CT and will go for one...

Great Things to Know About Bloomfield CT ~ Universal Class   The Prosser Public Library (and the Wintonbury Branch) in Bloomfield CT just purchased Universal Class which offers over 500 online classes on a variety of subjects.  With a Bloomfield public library card, which is free to any town resi...

South Windsor Condo Report for August 2011   During August 2011, there were 6 closed sales with a median price of $155,575, compared to 7 closed sales with a median price of $136,500 in August 2010.   So overall, comparing month over month, August 2011 showed very favorably when compared to Augus...