Category Archives: Fun

That’s Not Funny!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Julie Beman

My ability to drown dramatically, after being pushed by one of my daughters into an alligator-infested lake while my other daughter was getting up close and personal with a nest of fire ants, is deficient. Or so I learned last Sunday at … Continue reading →

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#BusStory

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Julie Beman

  In the city bus system, the most mysterious and the most mundane incidents and people are observed by an elite squad of tweeters. These are their stories. 30 Aug Dear Fellow Bus Passenger, Please remove your forearm from my … Continue reading →

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“Why does Auntie Julie like Hartford?” asked Megan.

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Julie Beman

That’s a good question, Megan. Maybe it’s because when she’s in Hartford, Auntie Julie gets to dance with you and Kyle in a hula hoop. Maybe it’s because when she’s in Hartford, Auntie Julie gets to watch Kyle play with … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events at Cedar Hill Cemetery

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Emily Gianquinto

If you haven’t been to Cedar Hill Cemetery, you’re missing out. It’s a gorgeous place that is full of history and provides some unique opportunities for bird watching and quiet reflection. There are so many famous and unique people buried … Continue reading →

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What Would Real Hartford Wear?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Julie Beman

I spend most Monday mornings in Holyoke, and have developed the habit of stopping at La Paloma Sabanera for a veggie panini and Orange Dry when I get back to Hartford. Pretty much whenever I go to La Paloma I … Continue reading →

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And All That Jazz

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Emily Gianquinto

Nothing screams summer more than jazz in the park. And once again, this summer provides us all with a wealth of opportunities to grab a blanket, a picnic, a bottle of wine, a dog, a few friends and head down … Continue reading →

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Hartford Weddings: New Feature

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Emily Gianquinto

As I mentioned briefly in a post earlier this week, I recently got engaged. My fiance (who I will call the future Mr. EmGee, to give him some semblance of privacy) lives in Plainville, not Hartford. He’s more of a country mouse … 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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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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¡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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