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Meet Me at the ‘Kissing Balls Bridge’ in Farmington, Connecticut

Posted on December 14, 2015

                                        Article & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com   And if our love is true … Little tugs at the heartstrings more than plans for a clandestine love to be brought to light and sealed by a kiss in a future romantic rendezvous. Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr gave unforgettable authenticity to such a story in the 1957 classic film “An Affair to Remember”, with a promise to reunite atop the Empire State Building six months after they fell for each other on a cruise despite being engaged to other people. Timeless in its intent to stir the emotions, an Empire State Building meeting was reprised…

“Frozen” Ice Palace at Westfarms Draws Crowds

Posted on November 20, 2014

Write-Up & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com Since it opened in early November the Ice Palace as featured in the Disney movie “Frozen” has been drawing crowds to Center Court at Westfarms Mall in Farmington, Connecticut. Children and adults are turning out to visit the 30-foot ice dome, enjoy a “magical snowfall”, sing along with songs from “Frozen” such as “Let it Go” and watch clips from the movie. There are also opportunities to be part of the Icy Hand Print and leave a handprint, have a photo taken with the popular character, Olaf, on his Ice Throne – and of course, with jolly ole’ Santa Claus. Those visiting Santa receive a complementary Look-and-Find book from “Frozen”; as well, a “Frozen” gift shop is…