Today’s your last chance to enter Clue Into Cleveland’s giveaway for PlayhouseSquare Partners’ Mini Golf Par-Tee tickets. Reminder: Each separate entry must be marked by a separate comment on the post. Good luck! *** Little known fact about me: When I was in grade school, I competed in a junior bowling league. Instead…
Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer recently started a blog called Cleveland Remembers – where anyone in the community can submit their memories of Cleveland people, places and events. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the city from before my time. It has also made me think about my own experiences in Cleveland since moving here a few years ago, and…
When it comes to the weekend, I typically don’t need an excuse to go out and explore. Honestly, I’d say my biggest problem is forcing myself to stay home and do things around the house that need to get done (like this weekend’s project: clean the garden). Because of this,…
As I mentioned in my last post, this week’s Twitter Twenty question was “What Does Spring Mean for You?” and over the last couple of days, I’ve been thinking about it a lot. More than anything else, the return of my favorite Cleveland sport means Spring is officially here for…
The holidays are often a time to spotlight how organizations have given back to the community, so I wanted to post a quick kudos to the Burning River Roller Girls for the success of November’s Black and Blue Charity event. The BRRG recently announced that the final numbers are in and they were…
Clevelanders have to find some sort of enjoyment out of our winters — even if it’s somewhat begrudgingly — because our 5+ months of cold weather are fairly long and snowy. Be it sledding, snow ball fights, or just warming yourself by a fire, there are plenty of nice…
With the Burning River Roller Girls‘ 2011 season not starting up until March, it’s going to be a long cold winter when it comes to Cleveland roller derby action. Before then, though, the ladies from the BRRG are lacing up their skates on Nov. 20 for their fifth annual roller derby benefit — Black &…
… Does it Make a Sound? What boggled my mind the most about last Thursday’s ‘LeBron Show’ was how many people tuned in. Nearly 10 million U.S. viewers watched what has been considered a low point for journalism and pro sports. Although the majority of those who watched it were annoyed, we still contributed…
Last week, I shared my opinion on the city’s unjustified adoration feeding LeBron James’ egotrip. Of course, on Thursday, we saw how the train went off the tracks with the self-aggrandizing, outlandish circus of his ESPN ‘Decision’ special. It was nothing more than a ludicrous publicity stunt which may have been a disappointing night for Cleveland, but was even more devastating for the perception of pro sports. Just to clarify, I…
Lately when I look out of my office window, I can see the fans lined up on E 9th St. where LeBron James is inside being courted during free agency. And when I’m walking downtown, I’m continually reminded of this spectacle by the various ‘Home’ and ‘More than a Player’…
