A Century Old Legacy: Celebrating the Ravenna Thursday Literary Club
There are birthdays…and there are BIRTHDAYS (Notice the capital B, et al.) Recently, at the Reed Memorial Library, in the Haymaker Room downstairs, the Thursday...
The New American Dream: No kids?
60s, the question "It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where the children are?" was a common PSA on the evening news. Fast forward to...
Catastasis
Heck of a word, eh? Followed closely by catastrophe, catastrophism, catatonia and cat-a-wampus( next column in my Webster’s New World College Dictionary has catchpoll,...
Wet enough for ya?
Well, the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers. “ Right?That being so, my yard and everybody else’s for that matter, should be resembling...
Aaaaand we’re off !
It’s that time of year again. That time when Spring has–sorta–come but Winter makes occasional encore appearances, indoor sports are, basically, over and everybody heads...
The Disney Chronicles: Part II
Ever been on a bus or a similar crowded situation with “wound-up” young persons when singing (and other such expressions of high spirits) breaks...
Democracy, Disney and other March Madness
Anybody else remember that sort of current events/comedy show from back in the Dark Ages? “That Was The Week That Was”? Well, I just...
We’re off to see the Wizard… er the Mouse!
Heading off to the Magic Kingdom, or whatever they call it in Florida. I really don’t know, having never been there. I’m hoping that...
Follow the Signs: Part III
This is part three of the story about running down a Model “A” Ford lead and purchasing the car. Jerry and I most often look...
Follow the Signs: Part II
We are in the bizarre Disneyland of extraordinary peculiarity with the expressed purpose of buying a Model “A” Ford that was acquired by collector...
Follow the Signs: Part I
This is a story about running down a Model “A” Ford lead and possibly being able to purchase the car. We most often look...
Citizens Awaken!
It’s that time again – Ohio’s primary voting is scheduled for March 19 this year, so mark your calendars. Ensure your driver’s license is...
Two Mice and a Truck
Oh gosh Henrietta, something is going on in the barn again. The humans have opened up the barn doors, too much light, not used...
Okay, how do I add a title?
One of the great mysteries of the digital age, as far as I am concerned. Actually, it is a question followed by another :...
Why You Need a Good Website
Does your business have a website? With today’s consumers first looking for information before contacting or entering a business or even making a purchase,...
Avoiding Common Furnace Issues
Taking care of your furnace is especially important over the winter season when your unit is working its hardest to heat your home properly....
Foodtrucks in 1966
Have you noticed the abundance of competing food trucks at events you attend? Is this a machination of the current marketing minds? Excepting for...
Once more into the breach, dear friends…
Well, here we go again. Off to the races. From here on in (or out, depending on the weather) we’re racing onward toward the...
Make Healthy Humidity a Priority
Winter is quickly approaching. While many homeowners want to prepare by keeping their homes warm and comfortable, they may not think so much about...
My new old Thunderbird time-machine
Driving down the road with no particular destination in mind, I’ve been waiting for a nice fall or winter day like this: clear, 60...
I don’t fear death; its being left behind that hurts!
I recently asked a friend whos wife passed several years ago; “when do the tears stop” he said I’ll let you know! I am...
Maintaining a Clear Drain: Seven Foods to Never Put Down Your Sink During the Holidays
The holidays are here, and many of us are spending time in our kitchens preparing tasty meals and treats for family and friends. It...
7 ways to organize and store holiday decorations
Decorating a home for holidays is quite popular. A survey from the National Retail Federation found that 53 percent of respondents said they were...
Feathers, Fowl, and Finances: The Increasing Toll of Yuletide Celebrations
In a surprising turn of events, it appears that the cost of procuring the items featured in the classic holiday tune, "The Twelve Days...
Beyond the Regifting: Discovering the Fascinating History of Fruitcake
Certain sights and sounds are ingrained in the holiday season, from twinkling lights to carols piping over retailers’ sound systems. Amid the shelves of...
Making Time for You
Being a small business owner is both rewarding and challenging. While handling finances, marketing, inventory, sales and a million other responsibilities, it’s easy to...
Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities in the Workplace
Many people have heard of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” (ADA) or even the phrase “reasonable accommodation.” It seems few outside the Human Resources...
Requiscat in pace…I guess
All of you Latin scholars out there no doubt recognized that phrase, often abbreviated as R.I.P. and translated as Rest in Peace. Well, it’s...
The Old Road: Old cars, old classmates and teen angstSkip’s 1950 MercuryThe Old Road: Old cars, old classmates and teen angst
It is 1963. I’m a football player in 11th grade. I’m in English Class at Maple Heights High School. I’m in the first row,...
The Frost Spirit Comes
That line comes from John Greenleaf Whittier, who was once considered one of the premier poets of American literature. Raise your hands out there...
