Retail shops come and go. To me, Seitz-Agin is more than a store; it's part of the fabric of my life and writing this post feels like the presentation of a eulogy. I'm pretty sure that sentiment will make Joel Borwick, the store's owner for the last 38 years, uncomfortable – … [Read more...] about The real meaning of the closing of Seitz-Agin Hardware
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Mmm, Good Coffee, Good Art
Would you want to destroy artistic pourings by drinking them? Available at Phoenix Coffee. … [Read more...] about Mmm, Good Coffee, Good Art
Finding A Chair
We recently renovated one of the rooms in our house--or maybe it would be better to say that we innovated to rethink something old into something new, because we basically did little more than change the purpose of the room by altering its contents. Out came the work-a-day … [Read more...] about Finding A Chair
Land use forum shows need for regional planning
by Deanna Bremer Fisher A standing room-only crowd of more than 150 people attended the FutureHeights forum on land use and development on Thursday, April 17 at Forest Hill Church in Cleveland Heights. While Cleveland Heights residents made up the majority of attendees, … [Read more...] about Land use forum shows need for regional planning
Groupon’s ad fiasco is a lesson learned – for the rest of us
Word comes that Groupon has pulled its controversial ad campaign featuring famous stars selling out on big causes – things like deforestation of Brazilian jungles, and self-determination of the Tibetan people – in exchange for big discounts at restaurants and the like. I'd … [Read more...] about Groupon’s ad fiasco is a lesson learned – for the rest of us