And a good time was had by all

Our brand-new non-profit, Hartford 2020, along with Charter Oak Cultural Center and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, hosted a showing of the documentary, “Hot Coffee,” with a talk-back by the film’s producer/director, Susan Saladoff last night. (That’s her talking before the film.) If you came, you know what the night was like — a thought-provoking documentary, …

Will we see you at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Charter Oak Cultural Center?

I sure hope so. Hartford 2020 is co-hosting a showing of the documentary, “Hot Coffee,” with a talk-back afterward with the film’s director, Susan Saladoff. (And thanks, Charter Oak, and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, for doing the heavy lifting on this event.) Just to give you a taste, here‘s a review of the documentary from …

So we started a non-profit…

…”we” being my husband, Frank Schiavone, and I. In the last few months, we’ve organized Hartford2020 to help get community conversations going. We intend to host or co-host documentaries, art shows, and other events that explore issues of the day. In September, Frank will produce a play that looks at immigration, and was written by …

Whither thou goest…

Or, how about this: I can’t quit you! No? I’m all out of social references that have anything to do with the weird path this blog has taken in the last few years, but if you have any more, feel free to add them in the comments section. I’m back and I’m most likely staying. …