Christmas season has arrived. How do I know? Ballet Theatre of Ohio has put on its annual presentation of The Nutcracker at Akron Civic Theatre.What a great way to usher in the season, for young children as well as for those of us that simply want to remain young at heart. Yes, even your teens will enjoy themselves. At least my teen…
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Breakfast at Cleveland’s Urban Farmer Restaurant: A Reason to Head Out Early
What brings you downtown? Perhaps work, entertainment, or shopping? A game at Progressive Field or FirstEnergy Stadium? A medical appointment for yourself or a loved one? Breakfast out? Whether it’s work, play or a medical appointment that brings you downtown, or even if you have to make a special trip, don’t miss the uniquely crafted, farmhouse-chic breakfast being served at…
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Kayaking the Middle Cuyahoga River
Kayak Outing with Burning River Adventures in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Well, I did it! I started my Tuesday Pause journey. All summer long I have paid lip service to the idea of heading out to explore at least one NEO body of water from the vantage point of a kayak and yesterday (which just so happened to be a Tuesday) I…
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Welcome to Hudson
Welcome to Hudson, Ohio – the place my family and I have called home for the past ten years. With a population of roughly 23,000, I personally view Hudson as a small town rather than a city, but regardless of what you call it, it is a delightful place to live and visit. Hudson is known for it’s quaint, historic feel which is best represented…
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Tuesday’s Japan Beginnings
My journey of exploration actually began over a decade ago on Tuesdays in Japan where I lived with my family from August of 2003 through June of 2006. Within days of unpacking we were plunged into Japanese culture celebrating Obon – an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one’s ancestors. It was both a family event and a community event and served to break the ice among…
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