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Gina Barreca: Are you searching for originality? We’ve all done that before

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant December 15, 2018December 14, 2018

One humanizing result of aging is the recognition that few of us will ever say or do anything new.

by gina barreca Hartford Courant December 8, 2018December 7, 2018

Judging institutions, subjects and majors in quantifiable terms devalues the impact of learning.

by Robert Skoglund December 8, 2018December 8, 2018

And you don’t have to be wealthy to live in a dream house.

by Molly Hogan Special to the Telegram December 2, 2018November 30, 2018

In life and in snack choices, sticking to the known option can deprive you of the delight of the new.

For a needy, whiny traveler, the sincere and bountiful solace of her spouse is just not enough.

by Richard Buhr Special to the Telegram November 25, 2018November 23, 2018

A long ago extra’s role in an Orson Welles film released after 44 years, alas, does not bring fame and fortune.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 18, 2018November 17, 2018

Now that I’m living with my boyfriend, how much interaction is required? And should I worry about his relationship with my cat?

by Ruth Dater Special to the Telegram November 11, 2018November 9, 2018

I’ve received reports from my neighbors and I’m not walking my dog in the woods.

by Robert Skoglund November 10, 2018November 9, 2018

Installing a heat pump will catapult humble and Marsha into the age of the Jetsons.

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant November 10, 2018November 10, 2018

I wear flat shoes with sturdy insoles; my ambitions are much the same: realistic, sensible and grounded.