Michelangelo Lovelace, Sr. – Urban Wonder
Last Friday I experienced urban wonder. Passionate – color filled – electric energy – urban wonder. Just shy of Little Italy at the Artist Archives of the Western Reserve I attended an amazing...
View ArticleRemembering a father, an Olympian, an inspiration to many
“The throwing having begun, I put on a borrowed pair of shoes, the first I ever wore. I was feeling great…” -Eugene Oberst, 1924 Olympic Bronze medalist This year marks 88 years since Eugene Oberst...
View ArticleSchooled by Tali Nay | A Memoir
Recently I sat at a local author’s table at Appletree Books selling my picture book, The Porch Dream, and met a wonderful local author, Tali Nay. Tali’s book “Schooled” is a memoir of her younger...
View ArticleThe world of Crowdfunding: Local Interests and Beyond
Today we have a trend in accessing funds from friends and other interested parties via the internet in the concept of crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is where your friends are the capital. You state your...
View ArticleFantastic Seasonal Wines on a Rainy Night
Last night I ventured out to my first wine and beer tasting at The Wine Spot on Lee Road. Rain and all it was a perfect night to meet new people and discover brilliant wines. I actually went for the...
View ArticleCooking, Comedy and WWII
Cooking, Comedy and WWII No, I’m not writing about a Downton Abby spin off. I am writing about giving life to local voices this holiday season by giving a book to all your loved ones. A very popular...
View ArticleFrom a far, a musical musing
There is always one person up front who thinks they are at a Phish or Grateful Dead concert, and I thank God they are there. They are the first one, often the only one, to start swaying to the beats...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes with Boston Marriage at Ensemble this week
I had the great fortune to visit with Director Christine McBurney yesterday to get a sneak peak at Mamaí Theatre Company‘s second production of their inaugural season of which is Boston Marriage....
View ArticleGolden Hour: A Wine and Sign evening at Luna Bakery
This past evening or ‘golden hour’* I found myself sampling the most amazing new cupcake flavor – caramelized apple with blue cheese frosting, topped with crushed walnuts. Yes, it was a multi-layered...
View ArticleGift Idea? Balloons, Bears, Birds and Butterflies. Get to know local...
This holiday season give the gift of bears, balloons, birds and butterflies with local Cleveland area writer/illustrator Lindsay Ward‘s selections of beautiful and wonderous children’s picture books....
View ArticleTussie-Mussie?
Saturday, October 10th at the Cleveland Botanical Garden marked the Western Reserve Herb Society’s 70th Annual Herb Fair. A celebration of herbs in all forms and varieties was on display with a myriad...
View ArticlePoetry Friday: Kisha Nicole Foster
Last night I went to church*. Church in this case was a mixer for Literary Cleveland at Platform Brewery in Ohio City. It was loud, the beer was flowing, the congregation distracted. Between the...
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