By Madison Frissora Family Member Names: Madison (8), Jimmy (7), Jim, Danielle Frissora Pet’s Name: Callie Type of Animal/Breed: Cat, tortoiseshell Male or Female: Female Pet’s Age: 11 months Where/why did you get your pet? Callie was rescued via Monkey’s Pack in November as a kitten. She was a surprise for the kids as…
By Andrew Zhong Junior Writer, Neighborhood Living Magazine Meet Preston. He is a very interesting kid, with a very nice, calm, and good personality. Preston is 11-years old and he goes to West Woods Upper Elementary school where he attends the 6th grade. Preston has high ambitions, which are likely to get him far in…
We have a wonderful follow-up to the story about Maureen Coffin and her son David’s foster work with Big Fluffy Dog Rescue. The Coffins had three foster pups living with them at the time their story was featured in our February edition of Neighorhood Living Two of the dogs were puppies and one was…
By Ellin Smith You could spend hundreds of hours reading books about getting your child organized, strengthening time management and study skills, preparing for high school and college, securing an internship or first job; the list is endless and daunting. Or you can team up with Success Prep Partners and prepare your child to achieve…
Family Member Names: Ilona, Michael, Ethan, Arielle Shternfeld Pet’s Name: Riley Type of Animal/Breed: Golden Doodle Male or Female: Male Pet’s Age: Eight months Where/why did you get your pet? MdDoodles Golden Doodles in Tampa, Florida Is there a story behind its name? He lives the life of Riley. Anything special or unusual about them (talents/quirks)? He loves to…
By Ellin Smith If you are looking for a beautiful antique oriental, there is one place in Hartford that specializes in this type of rug. But J Namnoun Rug Gallery offers so many more ways to beautify your floors. Whether it is a traditional Persian, a mid-century modern, a contemporary Nepalese or a transitional Iranian…
By Ellin Smith Devonwood resident, Carrie Hammond is a ray of sunshine. She sings. She supports the arts. And she is always on the lookout for ways to bring people together through music. Having devoted several decades to working in the corporate world, most recently in community engagement roles, today Carrie continues her mission of…
Family Member Names: Gabey and John Giblin Pet’s Name: Piper and Nico Type of Animal/Breed: Doberman Pinscher, (110 lbs.) and Miniature Pinscher (30 lbs.) Male or Female: Both males Pet’s Age: Piper (11), Nico (7) Where/why did you get your pets? We have rescued dogs for years. We got Piper on his 1-year-old birthday from Doberman…
Hilary Quisenberry has lived in Devonwood her whole life – all 13 years of it. The youngest of three, she is an active member of the Neighborhood Living Babysitters Network. Friends describe her as an energetic, fun, kind, and creative kid. Recently she shared a bit about herself. How long have you lived in Devonwood? 13 years…
