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Friday Flags: Waving Proudly in Cheshire CT I was driving along Rt 10 in Cheshire and a spot of color caught my eye. I took a quick detour into the parking lot of the Big Y grocery store just for the shot. I don't know why it wasn't at full mast as other flags in town especially in front of the post office where up, just not billowing.  As I started to drive away, I took a second look and as I couldn't resist, I took another. A double shot won't harm and as they were both special, I'll share both. Friday Flags: Waving Proudly in Cheshire CT     Edward (Ed) SilvaBroker Associate Serving Central Connecticut Sellers and Buyers My BlogEmail MeEdSilvaCTrealestate.com C:  203-206-0754Call or Text O:  203-758-6440   Do you know anyone who is behind on their mortgage and doesn't know what to d... 03/24/2023

If you go to one of the squares in The Villages, Florida to listen to the band don’t be surprised to see a group of line dancers already there dancing in unison.  Most of the time the core group are students of the many line dancing classes held regularly in The Villages.  One of my first visits to Spanish Springs Town Square around 2009 I heard for the first-time Bryson Bernard’s Cupid Shuffle and watch about 100 people take to the dance floor and line dance.  I was amazed and had to ask and that is when I first learned about the line dancing craze in The Villages. Today when the band takes a break the sound guy plays Cupid Shuffle, Macarena and a few other songs for the line dancers and they don’t stop.  When I am hosting a party and playing music if I want to get people up and dancin... 03/24/2023

Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, Fathom Realty WA LLC, Kitsap and Mason County, Washington's preferred real estate Agent & BrokerYou're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry, don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way!Attributed to Walter Hagen (1892-1969)Thank you for reading and commenting on my blog post! This post was researched, authored, and photo by Paul Henderson, REALTOR®, ©2008-2023, all rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable; however it should be independently verified by the reader. Any reproduction of this blog post is prohibited without the prior written permission of the author... 03/24/2023

A new report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) found the number of federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes increased by 32% between 2015 and 2021. Still, the IRS has devoted minimal time to finding them.TIGTA's data analysis from the IRS's Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative (FERDI) found that 149,000 federal civilian employees were delinquent for 2021, and 42,000 of them failed to file a return for multiple years.According to TIGTA, the three federal agencies with the highest number of repeat civilian nonfilers were: U.S. Postal Service: 9,056 Department of Veterans Affairs: 6,586 Department of the Army: 4,459 While the IRS had only worked on standalone FERDI nonfiler cases when collection representatives were available, TIGTA said... 03/23/2023

Friday Fun…What’s Your Least Favorite? In an effort to eat healthier, Larry and I have been watching our carb intake. (We go on this carb sabbatical every 10 to 15 years) Sadly, most of the things I love to eat involve carbs. When I made Shepherd’s Pie recently, I substituted mashed cauliflower for the potatoes.   It took me two days to get the scent of cauliflower out of the house.  I don’t care if it comes in my favorite color (purple) I don’t like cauliflower! A friend once tried to get me to eat it by smothering it with melted cheese.                         Didn’t work! The advantage of cauliflower is that if all else fails, you can always cover it with melted cheese and eat it. William E. SimonIf I am served cauliflower I will eat it out of politeness but only if I can’t cover it ... 03/24/2023

In March of 2012 I posted the following:When you were young, or perhaps even now, did you ever fear the shadows? Why do you fear the shadows? Perhaps you were conditioned to do so when you were a child.As you enter the shadows the choice is yours! They say between stimulus and response man has the power to choose. Do you see the situation as a problem or an opportunity? Remember, you have the power to choose!In that vain, remember this: "Never fear the shadows. They simply mean that a light is shining nearby!"There is always a light thing somewhere even on the darkest night. You may have to move a bit to find it fumbling in the dark but is is patiently waiting for you. Enjoy your day. 03/23/2023

Apples are nutritious fruits that offer a variety of health benefits when consumed regularly. Here are some of the key benefits of eating apples: Rich in nutrients: Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. Fiber helps promote healthy digestion, while vitamin C and antioxidants support immune function and protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals. Promotes digestion: Apples contain soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps promote healthy digestion by preventing constipation and supporting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. May help with weight loss: Apples are low in calories and high in fiber, which can help you feel full and reduce your calorie intake. Additionally, the high fiber content of apples can help regulate blood sugar levels... 03/23/2023

Today, March 23, 2023, is National Puppy Day. Everybody, well almost everybody, likes a puppy. Just yesterday our Town Administrator had his 10-week-old deep blue-eyed Siberian Husky with him (wish I had snapped a picture of him), what a cutie. Pam & I no longer have a dog (both Gizmo and Dodger are passed on) but our sons do and here they are:Remington Steele (Black & Tan Hound)       Betsy Ross (Bernese Mountain Dog) Bosston (English Bulldog)                     Gotrek (Bull Terrier)                 Bosston is the oldest, Remington is #2, Betsy Ross is #3, and Gotrek is the baby.Enjoy this day and do something special for your puppy. 03/23/2023

The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more. - Jonas SalkDiscipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. - Chris GrosserWhatever you want to do, do it now.  There are only only so many tomorrows. - Will HammResearch is creating new knowledge. - Neil ArmstrongI don't care what it is in life:  Listen to your heart.  If you do, no matter what, you win. - Paul Walker   03/23/2023

 The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities.We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of hassle. Our homes are listed on over 32 different Real Estate web sites including realtor.com, yahoo.com, trulia.com and many others. Each office independently owned and operated.Elite Realty Group is a full service real estate company serving Morristown TN Real Estate... 03/23/2023

March 23rd - National Chip And Dip Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 03/23/2023

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It's Showtime for College Basketball and Connecticut is ReadyIt is almost impossible for anybody to not know what the term March Madness means. If you don't know, then it is the zaniness and the competition of the best in men's and women's basketball competing over 4 weeks to determine the National Champion.The games start tonight in Las Vegas for the men, and on Friday the start for the women in Seattle. These dates are for the UConn men and women. All are competing in a win or go home to see who will play for the National Championship next weekend.This year among the 16 teams on each side, there are 4 college that can boast of having their men's and women's teams still competing. They are Miami, FL, Tennessee, UCLA and UConn.This has been done only 2 times in the sport. In 1984 Divisi... 03/23/2023

Wordless Wednesday - Making Mimi's Heart SmileThis little human is the love of my life! I cannot believe how much he has grown and how much fun he is. Our lives have changed so very much with the addition of this little one and we feel so blessed to have him in our lives.Charlotte has so many amazing food trucks and Ray and I are definitely self-professed foodies who take advantage of the local food trucks as often as we can. Reading the Business Journal earlier in the week, we found a list of Charlotte's top food trucks. We scheduled a date with our son & daughter in-law to meet them at one of the local craft breweries so we could try out one of the top food trucks who serve Maryland Crab Cakes. Not only did we get to try out one of our favorite dishes but, we got to see our favorite (... 03/22/2023

Wordless Wednesdays: which meal would you prefer?... Keep in mind I made both one was Monday's meal and the other one was Tuesday's meal. I loved both and Diane preferred one more than the other, let me know in the comments which one you preferred:) Just to be clear there is no right or wrong answer unlike on  Wayne Martin  daily quizzes:))) Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering bu... 03/22/2023

 With the rainy, windy weather this Wednesday, I'm reminded of the animated Disney film, "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day".Released in 1968, I first recall seeing the movie with my family while at Disneyland in the 1970's. Based on several chapters from two different Winnie-the-Pooh, it featured the humorous adventures of (primarily) Pooh and Piglet on the blustery "Winds-Day" that turned into a stormy, rainy flood. Notably, it was the last animated featurette overseen by Walt Disney. It was also nominated for-and won-an Academy Award in 1968 for Best Animated Short Film, which was awarded to Walt Disney posthumously.So if you, like me, are hearing..."The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down,in rushing, rising rivulets,And the river crept out of its bed,and crept right into Pigle... 03/22/2023

"Happiness Is a Warm Puppy," penned famous cartoonist Charles Schulz in his Peanuts comic strip. Many folks agree with him, especially on March 23, National Puppy Day. National Puppy Day is observed each year on March 23rd-unless it falls on a weekend. Then National Puppy Day is celebrated on the Friday or Monday closest to March 23rd.   This day was created to celebrate the unconditional love that puppies bring to people's lives.  National Puppy Day is also a day to bring awareness to the needs of orphaned and abandoned pups, as well as a time to educate people about the horrors of puppy mills across the country. For more information on National Puppy Day visit www.nationalpuppyday.com/.  National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by Pet Lifestyle Expert, Animal Behaviorist and Author, Co... 03/22/2023

Love trivia? Here are 3 fun facts from March 23.1775 – American Revolutionary War: American patriot Patrick Henry delivers his famous "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death!" speech at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia.1857 – Inventor Elisha Otis's first elevator is installed at 488 Broadway in New York City, New York.1989 – Scientists Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann announce their discovery of cold fusion at the University of Utah.Patrick Henry image courtesy of public domain.Thanks for reading "3 Odd But True Facts of March 23". 03/22/2023

 The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities.We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of hassle. Our homes are listed on over 32 different Real Estate web sites including realtor.com, yahoo.com, trulia.com and many others. Each office independently owned and operated.Elite Realty Group is a full service real estate company serving Morristown TN Real Estate... 03/22/2023

March 22nd - National Goof Off Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 03/22/2023