West Hartford welcomed students for the first day of school last week. There was a steady stream of families stopping to take a quick picture in front of this sign on their way up to the Norfeldt Elementary School.
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Flowers in a Flower
We planted some of these flowers in our garden at home, but this example from Elizabeth Park was just about perfect when we walked through one evening. Not sure what it is called.
Behind Barbed Wire
An out of use industrial building visible off of New Park Avenue.
Enjoying Summer
Here is the perfect place to enjoy the final weeks of summer – pull up a chair and relax.
The Lunch Crowd
Looking along Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center during the lunch hour.
Dahlias in Bloom
The dahlias are in full bloom at Elizabeth Park. Take a few moments to go check them out – they’re amazing flowers.
AC Petersen
As a West Hartford institution along Park Road, AC Petersen is a must visit during the summer months during ice cream season.
Town Line
This simple sign announces the West Hartford town line on the western side of MDC reservoir 6.
Thursday Night in Blue Back
Music is in the air during the summer at Blue Back Square – here is the full event calendar on the West Hartford town website. This photo was taken during the July 31st performance
Fifteen Eighty-Six
This home caught my eye because it is especially well decorated for the summer season. The orange front door with the funky numbers didn’t hurt either – the place has character.
Strange Thing to Bury
Why is there a folding chair mostly buried in this front yard and spray painted blue? One would think the water shut off value right next to it, which is also painted blue, would be sufficient to mark where the water lateral comes in from the street. What else is buried here that isn’t visible?
No Cash Refunds
There is something reassuring about a business that has succeeded over the course of decades without feeling compelled to update their customer area. To me, it says that they’ve built a loyal following because their service speaks for itself. West Hartford has a lot of businesses like this.