Friday Flags: The Snow Will Never Cover the FlagThe scene was just too clean to not stop. The frozen pond, the blanket of white almost 2 feet deep, and the solitary pole with the flag flying clear against the blue sky.It was just a simple way to bring a little warmth to a cold February Day in Prospect CTFriday Flags: The Snow Will Never Cover the Flag 02/13/2026

Friday Flags: Show a Little Love for the Town Garage FlagWe have had a difficult and very cold winter so far and it is not over yet. The town garage is active ahead of storms with the trucks getting prepared for the storms as well as residents going in to pull a pail or 2 of sand for walkways.As I was pulling in it had shown a full wave, but when I got out of the car to take the photo it seemed to tease me and wanted me to spend some time there.As I was getting ready to take the shot, a truck parked right in front of me as if to check what I was doing. Once it pulled away, the wind stopped. I needed to step across the roadway, but traffic was heavy.Finally, I got my chance and took it.It was worth the wait, and I do hope that when I get back to town, the snow will be less on the ground ... 02/06/2026

Friday Flags: The School Flag Caught my AttentionIn our state, and many others as well, we make our property tax payments in 2 splits. The bills come out with cars and the first half of the real estate payment due in July, and the second half of the real estate payment is due in January.I made my way to town hall to drop off the second payment and as I walked back to my car, something was trying to get my attention.The flag in front of the Regional Middle School, Long Meadow was trying to get my attention.I didn't want to get into the school parking lot, but the flag seemed to just want to let me know how it looked.In as much as I had just completed one of life's guarantees, paying taxes, I considered it acceptable.I am perfectly willing to not have to make the second part of that life ... 01/30/2026

We Got a Dumping of Snow in Prospect CTThe mega-storm that hit the country this past weekend has many in a state of emergency.  We may have dodged a bit as originally it was supposed to snow through late afternoon today, but it passed quicker.I stepped onto the back deck to try and measure, and it showed as half a yardstick, 18"The roof over the basement entrance, shows it slightly in better detail.That is across the yard and driveway.Our plow man came by late yesterday afternoon and will most like come back at some point today.I still need to get out there and clear where the plow doesn't reach.Oh, the weather outside is frightful The National Weather service uses a deep orange for snow depth between 12-18 inches.It looks so peaceful and serene. Had it dropped a month ago, many would h... 01/26/2026

Friday Flags: The Prospect CT Town HallDriving through town there were trees waving with the gusts. As I started to reach the town center, I noticed the flags in front of the Prospect CT Town hall.There was a lot of wind as I was driving, but once I stopped, it seemed to disappear.The looked so good with the American flag and the POW flag against the blue sky. I needed to wait and see if I could get lucky.After 15 minutes, this is the best I could get, and I am wondering if it really blew once I drove out of sightFriday Flags: The Prospect CT Town Hall  01/23/2026

Friday Flags: Hotchkiss Field Flag Waving for MeIt has been a tough week, and I was not preprepared for this post. As I was making my way out of Prospect, I glanced over to the fields at Hotchkiss Field, and the flag was beckoning to me.I turned around and went in, parked and started to make my way over to where the flagpole was, which was on the opposite of the park.The wind had disappeared, and I felt I was going to be disappointed, but still, I had a streak to keep.The wind returned and I got my shot. So far this has been my best experience this week.Friday Flags: Hotchkiss Field Flag Waving for Me  01/16/2026

Friday Flags: The Prospect CT Post Office Waving HardDriving through town on my way in Waterbury I always pass the post office. This particular day the flags were really waving hard. I don't know if it was more than the wind, or just the wind gods giving me the shot I needed for the week.The flag was just raised to full mast as the state was honoring the 25th anniversary of the Sandy Hook School shooting.The second flag is for MIA's and POW's that was initiated in the 70's, many of them lost never to be returned.It is a proud flag and in the midst of the Holiday season, most appropriate as well. Friday Flags: The Prospect CT Post Office Waving Hard  12/26/2025

Friday Flags: The Breeze was Strong at the Prospect CT LibraryThe Northeast is into an Arctic Blast and fortunately there is no precipitation associated with it. It offers clear blue skies and where flags are concerned, enough wind to make them flutter proudly.As I went through the town center the flags were flying all over and I went by the library, and the flag was looking proud with the type of flutter that almost seemed to imply what took me so long.  It was an easy shot to take, and I proudly share it today.  12/12/2025

The Colors of Fall in Prospect, CT  2025  Fini!Each Fall I share a sequence of posts on the progression of colors on the golf Course at Crestbrook Park in Watertown, CT.I like it as it has high vistas that make for special views when the colors are turning, and as I played and walked almost every hole I ever played for almost 38 years, it has a special place in my heart.We do have some fine colors in our yard, but as they yard is not as large it doesn't last very long, except!In our front yard, stands a red maple tree, whose roots sit in the middle of the septic systemIt is always the last to change colors as the toes are warm and nourished, and for the same reason, the leaves stay on the tree until the snow knocks them off.So, as we got home from a slightly longer anniversary escape, I... 11/16/2025

Friday Flags:  A Colorful Background for The Prospect CT FlagOur fall colors this year have been very weak. As I was passing McGrath Pond in Prospect I had to stop as the breeze was moving. There was still some color on the trees behind the pond, and aeration pump was working to keep the pond healthy. I was also fortunate to get the shot as this area is sheltered and that flag doesn't blow that hard to get the flag moving.These shots are aways special and the backgrounds are a bonus.Friday Flags:  A Colorful Background for The Prospect CT Flag  11/07/2025

Friday Flags: Home Country In Top PositionLast year we vacationed in Portugal in September to visit family. It was a great time and most appreciative to enjoy all the first cousins on my father's side together.Surprisingly, in the small town in the northern part of the country where we were staying, I found a US Flag on the same pole as the Portuguese flag.Host county enjoys the top position.Ironically, within the same month, a year later, I came across a similar style, with the US flag in priority position.As I was taking the photos, the owner came out of the house to chase me away. I explained who I was and what I was doing.Reality was he was very familiar with my family and even remembered us when we were kids, although he was a few years younger.In addition, as I was dressed from co... 09/12/2025

Friday Flags: A Patriotic 4th of July in Prospect CT, 2025We have a most appropriate Friday Flags, which coincides with the Birthday of our country. YAH!Our small town is mostly residential with the requisite businesses. It is the intersection of 2 state roadways, Rts 68, East & West and Rt 69, North and south.The town intersection sits atop the highest point in town where the town hall is located.Every utility pole for at least 1/2 mile coming into the intersection bears our flag, and on the day, I took this Friday Flag photo, the town hall flag said no reason to wait today.Have a safe and happy Fourth of July Friday and weekend. Friday Flags: A Patriotic 4th of July in Prospect CT, 2025 07/04/2025

Friday Flags: A Union of Church and State in Prospect, CTOur spring, from what I read has been like all else, with temperature extremes, a lot of rain and intermittent winds, and even a combination of all with a 48-hour span. It was no different early in the weekend.As I was driving up one of the man roads in town, the lawn and flags on utility poles were appreciating the airing out by the winds.A look down a long drive of a large church in town offered a view that just made it mandatory for me to turn around.A I had seen if flying full just a short while ago, I chose to wait a bit to see if I could get the shot.  My patience was rewarded.The people that call this church theirs have a great sense of pride as the building and land were meticulous.They also have a bit of pride in their co... 06/27/2025

Flag Day 2025 Show it ProudlyUnlike many flags around the world, our nations banner has been altered as our country grew.The original flag, commissioned by General George Washington and sewn by Betsy Ross, displayed the 13 colonies both as stripes and as stars.January 1, 1776: The first United States flag, the “Grand Union,” was displayed by George Washington. Of course, all know that it was credited to Betsy Ross as the designed and creator of the first flag. June 14, 1777: The Stars and Stripes were adopted by the Continental Congress as the Flag of the United States. The modification above was one that was flying when we visited Yorktown where the final battle for Independence was fought and the British General Cornwallis surrendered. June 14, 1877: Flag Day was observed nationally f... 06/14/2025

Memorial Day 2025 Remember Those That Paid the PriceWe watched the Memorial Day Concert last night on PBS It was emotional as they had set the show to have storylines given by award winning stars that presented the real-life accounts of heroes from WWll, Korea, Viet Nam and the Middle East.At the end of each presentation these people walked away from the podium to greet the heroes they had just honored.They used the phrase, Gold Star to recognize those that had fallen in battle.I was once told a story by my father, a WWll Navy veteran, who lived with an aunt in New Bedford, MA prior to enlisting in 1942.That aunt had 3 sons of her own each of which had enlisted in the service. Recognition was shown when families with sons in the war put starts in their windows to show that they cared.Th... 05/26/2025

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 from hyacinths.The red maple tree has reddish tint and even the grass will start to show its true colors soon.They just can't help themselves, as they have waited long enough to show up.I can hardly wait even if it means cutting the grass.It's For 2025, It's Starting to Look Like Spring in Connecticut 04/21/2025

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 season and they were sparkling. Their brothers are a little less excited this morning, however.With temperatures dropping into the low 30's overnight and some of the yard a touch of white, it doesn't seem like spring in our little slice of heaven,The Easter bunny will have a tough time to get out to hide the eggs if this keeps up.Where's the Spring Warmth in Connecticut? 04/13/2025

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 appreciate the airing out the wind offered in the front of a local IT company in Prospect, CT.The company, Millennium Technology Solutions,  is an 24/7 IT support company that that has been in business for 30 years.I pass that building daily and when the leaves fill in, that flag won't catch a breeze, and that means, I also will not catch another shot. But on this breezy spring day, I caught the shot I wanted.Friday Flags: IT Support in Prospect CT 04/04/2025

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 somewhat sheltered.McGrath pond is a manmade water pond, and it is also the pond that gets stocked with fish for the derby in the spring and one can see people fishing there all year trying to catch a few that managed to survive the onslaught of anglers.And as it is NCAA time of year, the second banner is for the UConn basketball teams.  Unfortunately, the men's team was defeated in their second-round game, and had they won, they had a good chance of reaching the Final 4.The women were a much stronger ... 03/28/2025

It's The First Day of Spring 2025According to the calendar, it is the spring equinox, which means that the day and night would be of the same length.It is also considered by most to be the first day of spring.Of course, as we are still in March, especially in the Northeast noting can be taken for granted and for the overnight, we are projected to get another blast of winter.At the very least, the thought makes many feel better, and that part of the smile on the oil man will begin to fade, as will the plow man, but he has already made his vacation plans, and most likely not even send a thank you note to his customers.What I do like is that each day we will see the days get slightly longer and of course we will get warmer as well.Hopefully whatever weather comes in over the next couple of... 03/20/2025