Real Hartford Blog FAQ Refresher
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I’m updating some of the other pages of this blog, but since not everyone makes it into these sections, I thought I would publish this information also on the front page. If you’re an old time reader or don’t care about this kind of thing, then just enjoy the photograph of roses in my neighborhood and then move along.
Answers to Frequently, Sporadically, and Rarely Asked Questions
History
Real Hartford began in March 2007 as a “Town Blog” hosted by CT Local Politics. In July 2009 it moved to its current address. During the life of this blog, I have lived in the South Green, West End, and Frog Hollow neighborhoods. I recently purchased a home in Frog Hollow; so far, I love the home and the neighborhood. I enjoy being in a vibrant and diverse community, and only blocks from “New England’s Hispanic Main Street‘” (a designation that makes me both smile and roll my eyes).
This blog was born all slimy, kicking and screaming out of my discontent with how my home was being portrayed by the mainstream media and by some vocal, ill-mannered people in surrounding towns. It has been nurtured by those in the community who also understand that stereotypes are for the intellectually lazy.
Blog Content and How to Contact Author
To inform about upcoming actions and events in Hartford CT, send press releases to me by email; please give at least several days of notice before an event, as there are not legions of reporters here, just me. When my schedule allows, I go to events that seem to have the intention of improving life in Hartford, continue to add vibrancy to the city’s cultures, or have a socio-political aim. Unlike the television news or newspapers, I apply critical thinking. I do not have loyalty to any politician, political party, organization or corporation; additionally, I do not claim to approach any story, event, or issue with an ounce of objectivity, as humans are not objective beings. National events get plenty of coverage on other blogs and in the mainstream media, so limit press releases to local events. I almost exclusively write about Hartford. Generally speaking, I am not going to waste virtual ink on events that I can not afford to attend. An exception will be made occasionally if I believe the cause is a very good one or if something about the event seems particularly awesome to me. I could cite the economic meltdown we’ve been experiencing as my reasoning for this, but it’s not. Hartford has consistently been plagued with high poverty rates, yet it is the capitol of the richest (or second richest, depending on the year) state in the country. So, I have to ask: Is it good for the Hartfordites? Is this event something that either the majority of my neighbors could afford to attend or something that will benefit the community greatly? Continue reading 'Real Hartford Blog FAQ Refresher'»
Does this depict the future of public art in Hartford post-budget cuts?
Though it would not be an economically savvy choice to leave it as is, I kind of hope that Becky’s does not cover up the Manhattan Shoe sign. It lends a nice vintage aura to the storefront. Having peeked around at the location, there’s still no indication when the restaurant is planning to open.
This is the first year that both of the colleges I work for had their spring breaks line up. Since I work seven days a week, these five days were the only that I have had off (not counting one snow day) since classes resumed in January. Rather than create stress by planning for an expensive vacation to some warmer place, I decided to stick close to home. Real close. 
The kvetching will return briefly. For now, here’s a list of awesome things, inspired by 
