Hartford’s Elizabeth Park does the holiday display in a public park correctly.

There aren’t advertisements everywhere. They know how to stick to a theme and make use of the space. They use a small section of the park, leaving most of it alone so those who wish to abstain from the festivities can easily do so. The display doesn’t invite people to use more gasoline, nor does it create extra hazards for pedestrians and cyclists. There’s no admission fee to view something in a public park.

Plus, it’s Halloween.

Get a load of this guy:

Live, laugh, love:

Should I read the five double-sided pages explaining the City of Hartford Charter Revision ballot question, or simply stare into the abyss instead?

Seems big enough to walk around on its own:

Back in my day we were tougher. We’d swim in ponds filled with duck and goose shit and not complain about it.

Leash laws exist for a reason:

Danger might not be lurking in the bushes, but have you considered who’s hanging out on tree branches overhead?

The labor shortage explained:

Clowns are always the scariest: