Elmore Leonard: the great American novelist
Leonard is regarded as the greatest American crime writer, surpassing even Raymond Chandler. But it is time to drop the qualification of genre The best novelists create a world around the reader. You can feel it bubbling up in irrepressible invention. So we have "a guy by the name of Booker, a twenty-five-year old super-dude twice convicted felon" in his Jacuzzi when the telephone rings. No one ...

Strong Work Ethic, Simple Tastes Built Retirement Success Story
Jorge Castilla wasn't thinking of his future retirement when he was washing dishes as a second job or helping his wife, Rosa, sew clothes for extra money. But today, the Castillas see their extra work as one reason they have a comfortable retirement at ages 67 and 63 after years of selling appliances, cutting hair, sewing clothes and washing dishes at a restaurant.

Five Works By Milton Avery To Be Auctioned In Plainville
Two Drypoint Etchings, Three Paintings Were Owned By Niece Of Hartford-Raised Artist Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page Five works by Milton Avery, the well-respected artist who grew up and began his artistic career in Hartford, will be sold on Monday, Feb. 13, at an auction house in Plainville.

New Hampshire's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program
Jennifer Wright, 18, of Nashua and Sarah-Jean Sargent, 14, of Raymond today were named New Hampshire's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.

Ohio's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program
Robert Hendricks, 16, of Rocky River and Mack Pairan, 13, of Loveland today were named Ohio's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.