I'd like to deposit 1 pint, please, to the Blood Bank, of course!

One of the greatest things about getting out walking or jogging is that you get to see stuff!

Recently I spotted this sign in front of St. Mary's Church, 218 Providence St, Putnam, while out on a walk with some friendly Putnamaniacs :

The nice thing about this event, is that it is on a Saturday. I will be in Putnam, so I will stop in, roll up my sleeve, and separate myself from some type A+.

It is pretty easy, and most times when you give blood, you get a snack. I am all about the snacks! Plus hopefully you help out someone who needs your blood type. 

If you live in Northeast CT, stop in and make a deposit to the Blood Drive, Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 8am-12:45pm at St. Mary's Church, 218 Providence St, Putnam.

I am a Putnamanaic who loves to make blood bank deposits!

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Empty bowls are soon to be filled up!

Where: Congregational Church of Putnam, 175 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06289

When: Saturday, March 2 , 2013, and due to the incredible response from the community last year we will have two different seating times: 4:30 – 5:30pm, 6:00 – 7:00pm.

What: Sawmill Pottery and the Congregational Church of Putnam (Mission Outreach) will once again host the Empty Bowl Project on behalf of our community’s Interfaith Human Services of Putnam’s (IHSP) Daily Bread Food Pantry.
Tickets and/or reservations will be sold or taken for those specific times.
100% of all proceeds will benefit Daily Bread Food Pantry.

For tickets call:
Putnam Congregational Church 860-928-4405
Sawmill Pottery: 860-963-7807

You can "like" Sawmill Pottery and IHSP/Daily Bread on Facebook.

I am a Putnamaniac that wants all the empty bowls filled up!

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True and Strait words - I ain't here for a long time, but I'm here for a good time!

After seeing George Strait in concert at the XL Center in Hartford last night, I decided these song lyrics make some good sense:

i ain't here for a long time  

i'm here for a good time 

 so bring on the sunshine

  to hell with the red wine

  pour me some moon shine

  when i am gone put it in stone he left nothing behind

  i'm not here for a long time 

 i'm here for a good time

I have never seen so many cowboys and cowgirls and cowboy hats in one place ~ especially in Hartford, CT! But they were having a good time. 

So, upon reflection, I decided to not only endorse this policy, I will try hard to adopt it permanently ~ and live it 24/7.

Check out George Strait and the song here on youtube. 

I am a Putnamaniac that is not here for a long time, but certainly for a good time!

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La familia.... ala Putnamania!

La familia... in other words... We Are Family...

This is how we roll in Northeast CT (NECT). We ARE family!

My positivity today comes from the love I find where I live.

There are good people here, I see them, I know them, and I love them. They are my family.

We are in it together in Northeast CT! Through thick and thin.

If you do not feel connected to where you live, for better or for worse, I can connect you to something real. Contact me, ASAP.

I am a Putnamaniac because we are family in NECT!

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Rays of sunshine ~ before sunrise and after sunset! Only in Putnamania!

Putnamania was created and continues for me - my goal will always be to find something positive every single day.

We all know it can be a tough world and even when we are having a great day, we know someone who may be dealing with something tragic, sad, maddening.

Yesterday was one of those days ~ when I knew of a family having a very bad day ~ an event changed them forever.

As my day unfolded, I kept wondering where I would find my positive focus. And I even felt guilty trying to find something positive when I knew others were suffering.

It turns out I was fortunate enough to find two rays of sunshine, without even trying.

• The first beams at me before the sun arises, when I get to Midtown Fitness at 5:30am. Miss Emma greets all comers with a bright and sincere smile. My good friend, Kat, is also there to sweat on those evil treadmills with me. Although I see them both almost every day, I would be a fool to take seeing them for granted.
• The second beamed at me after the sun had set, when I traipsed into Price Chopper after work for some veggies. As I turned the corner into the soda aisle, since I heard the ever tempting Diet Dew calling my name, I bumped smack into a great guy that I had not seen in probably 9 months, and it was his birthday! Hugs and chit chats were exchanged. I wish there were enough time to see everyone, all the time!

So, Putnamania will continue, to keep me focused on the positive, and help me to remember that sometimes the greatest things are right in front of you. Keep your eyes open.

I am a Putnamaniac that loves every ray of sunshine I get!

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I'm gettin' married in the morning ~ Ding Dong....Wedding Expo is this Sunday!

Lately, this song from My Fair Lady, "I'm getting married in the morning" has been replaying in my brain.

I couldn't figure out why, until I heard the ad for the upcoming Wedding Expo on my favorite WINY Radio! 

Now, that makes a lot of sense.

So, if you or anyone you know is getting married, tell them to sign up for the Wedding Expo.

Details from WINY Radio's website: 

WINY WEDDING EXPO

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013

RACEWAY RESTAURANT, THOMPSON

DOORS OPEN AT 12 NOON

GRAND PRIZE HONEYMOON COURTESY OF HORIZON TRAVEL AND NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

ADMISSION IS FREE BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY CALLING 860-928-1350

I am a Putnamaniac that is definitely getting married....some morning! 

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Celeb bartending night ~ buy a drink and donate to the Diaper Bank! No bull!

Putnam is proud home to a Diaper Bank!

You got it - it is like a food bank, but they supply diapers instead of food in this case.

I'm not sure the last time you looked at the price of diapers, but they are expensive, and clearly babies go through a lot of them!

There was a need here, and some brilliant and generous person came up with the Diaper Bank idea. It was then born and has been going strong ever since.

This Thursday night, February 21, from 5-9pm, a Celebrity Guest Bartender event will be held at JD Coopers, on 146 Park Road in Putnam, with all tips and donations going to our very own Diaper Bank!

(advertisement courtesy of WINY Radio's website)

I will be there to have my friend, celeb bartender Rachael Johnston of Johnston & Associates Real Estate pour me a delicious brewski! Of course, I will be a big tipper, since it is for a good cause!

Save up your thirst this week and head on over to JD Coopers on Thursday night!

You can "Like" the IHSP, Johnston & Associates Real Estate, and JD Coopers on Facebook.

I am a Putnamaniac that will tip the celeb bartenders to help the Diaper Bank!

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