When did holiday shopping become a contact sport? There is an entire class of websites dedicated to Black Friday deals. If I’m to believe what I see in the media, people map out chain-store floor plans weeks in advance. And before the Thanksgiving gravy has congealed, they motor … [Read more...] about Happy hyperlocal holidays
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Poetry 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 words, text and talking - I heard only one voice. Kisha Nicole Foster on stage, on … [Read more...] about Poetry Friday: Kisha Nicole Foster
Gift Idea? Balloons, Bears, Birds and Butterflies. Get to know local author/illustrator Lindsay Ward!
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. Her most recent, "Please Bring Balloons" published by Dial Books for Young … [Read more...] about Gift Idea? Balloons, Bears, Birds and Butterflies. Get to know local author/illustrator Lindsay Ward!
Golden 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 experience. Delightful and yes, you have to try them. Luna Bakery owner … [Read more...] about Golden Hour: A Wine and Sign evening at Luna Bakery
Tommy Talks
Yes, that Tommy. The owner of 40-year-old Tommy's Restaurant doesn't say "no" to very many reasonable requests. He's just that kind of guy; it seems like he'll help out with just about anything the community needs. But I've never heard him talk about himself, until I saw … [Read more...] about Tommy Talks
