Northeast Transit - take a ride for cheap!

The Quiet Corner of Northeast CT is named aptly.

We are not big city hustle and bustle.

You would not think we would have such a high fa-looting thing as public transportation.

A-HA! We do!

The Northeast CT Transit District keeps us moving.

They provide public transportation to northeastern Connecticut - open to ALL members of the public. 
Buses are fully ADA certified, have wheel chair lifts, and are equipped with bicycle racks.

Rates: Can you say "Such a Deal??":  ALL Rides are $1.00 (Discount Tickets (15 Rides - $10) 

Small town living with big city perks! 

I am a Putnamaniac because the Northeast CT Transit District keeps people moving!

Splish Splash Santa - in my bathroom !

You can't get away from Santa even in my bathroom!

Although he does not sing like my Australian friend John does (Splish, Splosh, I was taking a baaaahhhth), this guy belts out a fun version.

Take a listen:

I am a Putnamaniac that loves her elfish friends and Santa in the bathroom, splishing and sploshing!

Occupy Putnamania!

There is a movement that has been taking place in Putnamania for some time now.

It is known as "Occupy Putnamania".

We Putnamaniacs occupy our comfy, affordable, diverse homes and neighborhoods.
We occupy the great selection of restaurants and stores.
We occupy the theaters, with the best live shows anywhere.
We occupy the social events galore, such as the River Fires, Arc duck race, concerts, 4th of July fireworks, Holiday Dazzle Light Parade, and other endlessly fun events.

You may have heard of some other "Occupy" movements taking place throughout the country.
While they have their agenda, I am very pleased with the "Occupy Putnamania" contingency here in Northeast CT!

I am a Putnamaniac who is thrilled to be a part of Occupy Putnamania!

Razzle Dazzled in Putnamania!

Earlier this year I was Razzle Dazzled at The Bradley Theater's production of Chicago. Remember the lawyer's song "Razzle Dazzle 'Em"??

Well, I was Razzle Dazzled to the max again tonight at the Holiday Dazzle Light Parade! 

This was the 10th Holiday Dazzle Light Parade, but my first! Excited me!!!!!!!

The beautiful walk from the ReStore to the parade alone was enough to thrill me:

But the parade itself - YOWZA - SOOOOOO glad I live in such a fun place as Putnamania!

There were over 130 parade participants, all outstanding, words can't describe.

Some of my favorites:
*Kies and Lily and new calves with the Killingly FFA Agricultural Education entry! When they are not parading around, the calves reside at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson with vivacious and life loving Kristin Orr, who watched the parade with me!

*WINY Radio's vehicle - Clark Griswold, eat your heart out!

*Johnston and Associates Real Estate's Dickenesque Village, because, well, just because I love Rachael and she is a fantastic person, hence the whole loving her thing!

The grand finale - Santa!!!! Followed by all the local town rescue vehicles! Take a look and listen! Holiday overdrive!!!!!!

You must come see the parade with me next year!

I am a Putnamaniac who is Razzle Dazzled by the constant fun here!

Morning Glory!

What's the story Morning Glory???

Today it is beauty in Putnam.

After a little jog to get loosened up for a busy and fun Sunday, I went to one of my favorite perches, and a scenic overview of Putnamania.

Looking east-ish:

Looking west-ish:

Morning Glory!

I am a Putnamaniac because I started my day with Morning Glory!

Martha Stewart...who's your momma???

Martha Stewart has nothing on me!

I decorate using things like a bag of bows, cheap shiny glass balls (unbreakable) from the Habitat ReStore...Snowmen I've had for years.... I make my own bows for tree tops and wreaths...I pretty much can decorate for very little dollars and even less shopping (which is the best, since I hate to shop)!!!

So today's question is to Martha Stewart. Who is your momma, Martha??

I'd say the answer is that it is this Putnamaniac - check out the sparkle-tastic fun I had today!

Starting at the front porch:

Let's come inside the best condo in Putnam:

And into the living area and porch:

Little tree I decorate for every season:

Renegade Garden transformed into the candy cane forest!

Ho Ho Ho Martha - who is your momma???

I am a Putnamaniac because I love where I live and have a condo that Martha Stewart would be jealous of!

Santa arrives along with a sensational evening - Ho Ho Ho!

Ho Ho Ho!!!!!!!

Turkey is digested, and Santa has stopped in for a visit on the most sensational of days and now evenings here in Putnamania!

This Putnamaniac was foolishly washing windows and missed Santa's arrival on the Fire Truck this afternoon, but I made it in time to see the gigantic line of excited kids waiting for a chance to tell the Jolly One what they desired for Christmas.

I also made it in time to see this beauty with my own four eyes, and that I will not soon forget.

I couldn't be happier if I were twins!

I am a Putnamaniac because Santa arrived along with a sensational evening!