Pardon the Dust: As I mentioned in my last blog post, Scott and I are in the process of moving from ClueintoCleveland.com to clePOP.com. However, life goes on, so Scott and I have decided to continue blogging while we work on the site design. Not ideal, I know. But if…
Occasionally, whether we recognize it or not, it’s time to take a sabbatical. A few months ago, I got an offer to move into PR Newswire’s marketing department to manage the company’s blog Beyond PR. While I hadn’t been looking to start a new job at the time, I’m glad it came along. Getting to…
First off, whether it was by Facebook, Twitter, email, text, phone call, or in person — thank you for all of the birthday wishes this weekend. The festivities started early on Friday night with Date Night at the ZOOvies. This was the second year in a row we celebrated my…
I love four day weekends but it was rough getting going this morning. Now that I’ve had my coffee, let’s jump right in with the Luau on the Lake giveaway winner! After removing one duplicate entry and placing the rest in Random.org, congratulations to entry #44, Holly, for winning 2…
The mayflies have come and gone and the July 4th holiday is here. In the Hicken house, this means it’s time to start making plans for the rest of summer. I don’t care what else I do between now and September — Twilight at the Zoo is my big must-do for…
I’ve been on the road the past week, so this bit of blogkeeping is belated. Congratulations to Elizabeth P for winning 2 tickets to the Tri-C JazzFest! When I hear the phrase “beer pairings,” my thoughts – as yours probably do – immediately go to beer and food. From cheese…
Anyone who has visited one of PlayhouseSquare’s theatres recalls the first time they took in its restored beauty. The old-school glamour of its lobbies and theatres. The State Theatre murals. The Hanna’s ornate ceiling decked in mythological creatures. Those chandeliers. It’s all the more stunning knowing that at one time…
On Sunday, Scott and I excitedly curled up on the couch for the premiere of Cosmos. Scott, a fan of the original with Carl Sagan; I, a fan of host Neil deGrasse Tyson’s StarTalk Radio. A fantastic storyteller who’s able to make science more accessible and entertaining, Tyson brought us back…
Blogkeeping: Congrats Jenny S for winning the Cleveland Home and Remodeling Expo giveaway. Please reply to my email by end of today to confirm you can still attend. Cleveland has a rich ethnic heritage, dating back far into the city’s history and spanning many cultures. The Cleveland Memory Project, for…
Five years ago today, I piled into a car with my dad, mom, and sister, dressed in a white gown and black snow boots. We were headed to St. Ann’s in Coventry. It was snowing and I was stressing out – no surprises there. Was I nervous that I was…
