My mother always understood the power of the spoken word. She used to tell my brother and me to “always leave people in a better place than where you found them.” That meant that if I could not find one positive thing to say about someone, I was to tryContinue Reading
As the room full of eager patrons wait for the show to start, you can tell that there is something different about life today. We all feel a little pressure right not to get back to the things we once took for granted. Venturing inside with no mask, sitting amongContinue Reading
Life is such a jumble of events, experiences, challenges, demands, and distractions. It’s hard to figure out where you’re going and why. It’s also difficult finding a sense of purpose that will carry you through thick and thin, that will give you direction, help you grow, and establish yourself inContinue Reading
Cleveland’s world-class arts and culture is front and center this summer – from two expansive triennials to countless permanent and temporary exhibitions that spotlight the city’s creativity and burgeoning talent. As the home of one of the most prestigious art museums in the country and a local art scene thatContinue Reading
Anyone looking to reduce their golf score understands the challenging work it takes to do it. Golf is a game of diminishing skills, if you do not play enough, you will lose your skill. For Damian Cosby, Cleveland Metroparks Director of Golf, the skill of keeping up with your golfContinue Reading
“There’s a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at.” – Richard Pryor “Suffering is a good teacher. It keeps you in its grip until you’ve learned your lesson.” – Bernie Mac. “I carry a knife now because I read in a white magazine that all Black peopleContinue Reading
CARMINE STEWART Carmine Stewart received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University with an emphasis in special education for the speech and language impaired. She returned home to Cleveland to pursue a Master’s Degree at Cleveland State University. In 2006 Carmine found her passion andContinue Reading
In Part 2 of this 2-part series, the focus is on those who are left behind, the people who must live with a person’s suicide for the rest of their lives. As was stated in Part 1, we’re left pondering why a family member, friend, colleague, or well-known person choseContinue Reading
There is nothing like seeing strong, confident men look good in fine clothing. These men are seasoned, mature veterans of fashion with a taste of class as well. Age 51: Mike Berry I am 51 years old. I am an author, filmmaker, motivational speaker, and fitness enthusiast. I enjoy moviesContinue Reading
For anyone single, you know how hard it is to find the right person to date or marry. If you’re the kind of person who limits who you date based on race, income, height, appearance, or phone (yes, iPhone users tend to be biased), then your chances of finding loveContinue Reading
