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2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Steps Off in Hartford on March 15

Posted on March 7, 2014

Write-Up & Photos by:Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb The 43rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at Capitol Avenue in Hartford,Connecticut at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. It will make its way through the downtown ending near the Memorial Arch at Bushnell Park. This year’s Grand Marshal, Beverly Concannon, will be presented with her walking cane at the Parade Mass Friday, March 14 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue. The archbishop of Hartford will preside over the mass. In addition to the Central Connecticut Celtic Cultural Committee of the Irish American Home Society, ten towns in the Greater Capital Region are slated to march: Hartford, Rocky Hill, Manchester, West Hartford, South Windsor, Glastonbury, East Hartford, Wethersfield, Newington and making its…

Categories: Holidays, NEWS, Parades, St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Truer Than True – In 2016 It’s Now Happy 112th Birthday to Dr. Seuss!

Posted on March 2, 2014

  (3/2/2016 I am re-posting this piece originally published in 2014, and adding Happy 112th Birthday Wishes to Dr. Seuss!! It is a personal favorite of mine because it highlights a wonderful author of children’s books, and seeks to recognize the many teachers who everyday inspire young people to love reading. For me, my sister is tops on that list. I visited her classroom many times and observed her students mesmerized by whatever storybooks she was sharing aloud with them in the most entertaining ways. To pass on a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts one can give in life.- JB)   Write-Up & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb.com   “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is…

Categories: Dr. Seuss, education, Elementary Education, National Education Association, NEWS, Read Across America, Reading Primers

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Best Ever Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins Served with Memories

Posted on March 1, 2014

By: Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb I opened my Yankee Magazine Minute e-mail this morning, clicked on to read about New England breads to find a thrilling surprise – the recipe for  Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffins. Not only were these the BEST tasting blueberry muffins, which I thought were gone forever due to the demise of Jordan Marsh, but they come with wonderful memories of the times my mother, Candy, Debbie and I spent shopping at this grand store just outside of Boston, sometimes with my dad and Aunt June along. As well, we found them at the Warwick, Rhode Island store which was typically a twice yearly sojourn- once in the autumn/winter and once in spring/summer – happy, happy memories! Part of the anticipation of the…

Categories: Muffins, NEWS, Recipes, Yankee Magazine

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Destination: Union Street Tavern in Historic Windsor, Connecticut’s First English Settlement

Posted on February 27, 2014

Write-Up & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb  Union Street Tavern is an ever increasingly popular American-style eatery located in one of Windsor’s original firehouses in the heart of Connecticut’s oldest town – settled in 1633. Patrons can expect a line at peak hours but it tends to move quickly – this is a good time to take in the Windsor firefighter memorabilia that fill the walls, and the vintage decor including a beautiful, fine wood early 20th Century bar. There are two floors with the upper level overlooking the downstairs and there is an outdoor patio. Take notice too of the multiple “Best of Advocate” awards in the front lobby. The restaurant has become known also for hosting the Tavern Trot each September to…

Categories: Historic firehouses, NEWS, Restaurants, town centers

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Help Move the Earth for Soldiers who Died in Iraq and Afghanistan- CTHM Planned in Spring

Posted on February 20, 2014

Write-Up & Photos by Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb Help move the earth in honor of Connecticut military service members who sacrificed their lives in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thanks to a recently signed lease agreement between the Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial Committee and the city of Middletown, construction of the living trees memorial is slated to get under way this spring. Construction professionals are “urgently needed to volunteer a few hours, a few days, or a few weeks” during the springtime earth moving and construction period. Other volunteers are also needed. As well, a fundraiser is set for March 8 in Glastonbury.  “We are most excited to announce this grand news and hope you will join in the effort to raise awareness and…

Categories: Connecticut Park Memorials, NEWS, Troops

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Valentine’s Day Nuptials Continue Tradition in 52nd Year for Connecticut’s Oldest Town

Posted on February 15, 2014

By: Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb Romance filled the air February 14, in Windsor, Connecticut where for the 52nd year the state’s oldest town offered free marriage licenses on Valentine’s Day. Several couples not only picked up their licenses but also tied the knot at Windsor Town Hall. A half dozen weddings took place Friday morning and at least three more were planned for late afternoon – plus Justice of the Peace Anita Mips was prepared for impromptu ceremonies such as one she stood ready to officiate for Ronnie Williams and Trena Canty. Together for seven years, the Hartford couple recently decided the time was right to get hitched and had heard about the marriage license offer through a friend. “My mother is deceased but Valentine’s…

Categories: Love and Marriage, NEWS, Romance, Traditions

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Speaking Once Again On Behalf of Women Who Still Love Flowers

Posted on February 14, 2014

  By: Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb Happy Valentines Day! Below is an excerpt from a short essay I wrote as a reporter for the Windsor Journal, first published on February 14, 2003 pondering the question “Is it passe for men to bring women flowers?” Speaking On Behalf of Women Who Still Love Flowers …. The most memorable men not only bring flowers, open doors and pull out a woman’s chair, but these days, they also respect her goals and achievements. Comparatively, evolved women no longer expect a man to be invincible. As the song goes, “Give to me your leather, take from me my lace.” It’s not so much a person’s actions per se that make a difference. Rather, it’s what those actions can represent that…

Categories: Love, NEWS, Romance

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“In My Life” – My Favorite Beatles Song

Posted on February 10, 2014

By: Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb   In recognition of last night’s tribute on CBS to the 50th anniversary of “The Fab Four’s” arrival in America and appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show – here is my favorite Beatles song. Timeless, the music and lyrics are some of the most beautiful ever written.  “In My Life” There are places I remember – All my life though some have changed – some forever not for better – Some have gone and some remain – All these places have their moments with lovers and friends I still can recall – Some are dead and some are living – In my life I’ve loved them all – But of all these friends and lovers – There is no one…

Categories: Music, NEWS, Song Lyrics

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‘The Icicle Man Has a Frozen Nose’ – Winter Continues in New England

Posted on February 9, 2014

By:Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb “The icicle man has a frozen nose, woah it’s cold, achoo it’s cold…” At this time last year we were snowbound in Connecticut thanks to a powerful nor’easter that between February 8-9 brought heavy snow and hurricane force winds. Although there has been considerable snowfall here this winter causing flight cancellations, school closings and a depletion of salt reserves in many town’s public works departments – the real story continues to be frigid blasts of air and Arctic-like temperatures. Despite occasional spikes, for the most part temperatures have hovered in the low double digits, single digits and below zero. Yesterday morning it was 11 degrees when I started the SUV. At this time last year I awoke to snow several feet…

Categories: NEWS, weather

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‘Glad I Didn’t Know the Way It All Would End’ Lyrics Sum Up Jay Leno’s Emotional Adieu

Posted on February 7, 2014

By: Jacqueline Bennett newsandviewsjb Regardless of where one’s allegiance is in the late night talk show arena, last night was clearly an American cultural milestone when an emotional Jay Leno wrapped up 22 years as host of the iconic “Tonight Show”. The show included a stellar performance by country artist Garth Brooks of his classic “The Dance “- a favorite of Leno’s, the moving, bittersweet lyrics of the ballad seemed to sum up his departure. “And now I’m glad I didn’t know – The way it all would end, the way it all would go – Our lives are better left to chance – I could have missed the pain – but I’d have had to miss the dance,” sang Brooks. Despite retaining his…

Categories: American cuture, milestones, NEWS

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