Author Archives: Julie Beman

Hartford Mayoral Candidates League Pass

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Julie Beman

Kerri Provost over at Real Hartford asked five questions of who she perceives as the four viable mayoral candidates. What are your top three favorite things (events, places, people, etc) about Hartford? What are three specific and measurable actions you … Continue reading →

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Love Hartford, Installment 1

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Julie Beman

There are so many reasons to love Hartford. They’re what have kept me here for over 25 years. (Full disclosure: I moved away three times: to Albany NY, Rapid City SD, and Holyoke MA. But each time I’ve moved back. … Continue reading →

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Political Tool

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Julie Beman

It’s a risky business, politics. I mean, you could be an innocent kid who rides into the road on her bike and gets hit by a car, and suddenly you’re someone’s political tool. From Twitter @hartfordcourant Police: Child Riding A … Continue reading →

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Real Hartford – Show Some Respect

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Julie Beman

“Hello beautiful Hey mami What’s your name? What’s your number? Hey sexy!” You must not miss this amazing post by Kerri over at Real Hartford: Show Some Respect. Read it. Comment. Pass it on.  

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In Which Julie Sets Aside Guilt and Asks for What She Wants

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Julie Beman

After realizing that “furlough” means “loss of income” and not just “Mondays off” I decided that I shouldn’t try to buy a house when I moved back to Hartford. Roller coaster paystubs don’t inspire confidence in lenders. So off I … Continue reading →

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Summer’s On Its Way, Right?

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Julie Beman

They tell me summer’s on its way. Apparently that’s proven by something called a calendar and not necessarily what’s going on outside the window. Strange thing, words and meaning and time and association. Last “summer” I wasn’t living in Hartford, … Continue reading →

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Formal Dining Room?

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Julie Beman

Not too long ago I was daydreaming about living in a tiny house. Perhaps a tiny house similar to this, called the Bodega: The Bodega has a kitchen, a full bath and a fireplace. It’s also 261 square feet. Tiny. … Continue reading →

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¡Noche Caliente! at the Wadsworth Atheneum

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Julie Beman

Live in Hartford is a big fan of Phoenix Art After Hours at the Wadsworth Atheneum, and April’s offering looks to be as fun as ever! Join other readers of Live in Hartford at ¡Noche Caliente!, Thursday April 1 from … Continue reading →

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Taste of Hartford Restaurant Week: Winter 2010

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Julie Beman

Taste of Hartford Restaurant Week, a summer favorite of Live in Hartford, is being incarnated as a January event! Restaurant Week will take place from January 18 through January 24, and many of Live in Hartford’s favorite restaurants are participating. … Continue reading →

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You Must Be 21 Or Older To Read This Post

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Julie Beman

          The word “throttle” had never been in my vocabulary. That all changed this weekend after attending the Northeast Motorcyle Expo at the Connecticut Expo Center. Slightly skeptical, but completely game, I agreed to join my … Continue reading →

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