Something in the Hartford Courant that doesn't suck...
With all of the negative press lately either about Hartford and it's politics, or about The Hartford Courant, it was rewarding to see this well written editorial from former Wadsworth Atheneum intern, Erika Gore. Ms. Gore interned in the Public Relations department of the museum, where I got to know her via her work on Blog This! a meet up between Hartford area bloggers (happened to give her the contacts of some).
Like many students who live outside of Hartford, I had preconceived notions about the city, formed mainly by hearsay, media and tall tales. I hadn't considered the city as a place to work or live. I figured that because I want to work in the entertainment field and lived near the insurance capital of the U.S., there was nothing for me here. I planned to leave the Nutmeg State as soon as possible. However, one small but important assignment changed my attitude.Many of the points she makes in her essay are ones I've come to realize myself; why must we leave our city and state to make a name for ourselves or work in our field? Why not use what we've learned and put it to work in our capitol city? How else are we going to improve the city? Thanks, Erika, for shining a new light on Hartford.
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A friend of mine, from Dayton OH via The Bronx was blown away by Hartford during his month long, work related stay in Aug.
He said he was adding it to his list of possible places to relocate w/ his family. His exact words were: "I love it. It's not as overwhelming as NY and not as underwhelming as Dayton. I definitely dig it."
It's always good to throw people for a loop. Hartford def. gets a lot of unfair and unresearched press.
I think that one of the best ways to get to know Hartford is by doing what she did-- get out and walk it. And yes, it can be done in heels. Speeding through in a car allows one to miss the lovely details, like the charming structure of Linden Place or hidden bike trails along abandoned streets.
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