lmcshane's blog

Public Works

Submitted by lmcshane on Sat, 01/10/2009 - 14:12.

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Following the signs

Submitted by lmcshane on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 08:23.
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Neverland

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 01/04/2009 - 09:23.

Congratulations Mr. Feagler on your retirement. You may not remember me, the sullen teen dragged along by her father at Higbee's at the Westgate Mall and Rustic's, but I grew up with you, and to me, you finally get to realize my father's dream of Neverland.

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Cleveland Sketch Crawl

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 12/28/2008 - 09:10.

What better way to see Cleveland--10 a.m. -12:00 p.m. for all upcoming dates listed here. 

January 3rd The West Side Market 1979 W. 25th Street Bring in the new year by sketching the Saturday activity at the market. With the enclosed produce section and the impressive indoor market space...it is the perfect winter locale!

Save our City

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 12/28/2008 - 01:51.

 

Cleveland is New Orleans, where the foreclosure crisis, like Katrina, is just a perfect storm for corporate greed and local corruption run amok. 

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La Strada

Submitted by lmcshane on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 10:53.

Life is just one long road and the trip can be painful and it can be beautiful. Yes--deep, deep (possibly creepy) thoughts, but the experience at La Strada, the new restaurant, is not sad, or painful--just beautiful.

Peace

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 14:08.

Milkweed at West Creek Reservation

Peace and tidings of goodwill to NEO and all the world

Arts and Crafts Movement

Submitted by lmcshane on Mon, 12/15/2008 - 06:51.

In the images of Frank Giglio's home, I saw a house that had been built with some of the tenets of the Arts and Crafts movement. Sadly, we have no appreciation for fine construction and buildings built to last. I google mapped Frank's house and realize now that Google has provided another way to capture the essence of an area: http://www.panoramio.com/

Residency requirements

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 12/14/2008 - 10:19.

Flag half mast and tatteredMuch has been written about the long-standing battle "fought" by our "heroic" safety forces and the oppression they "endure," while their families "suffer" the indignity of having to actually "live" in the city that pays their wages.

Taking small steps on a long journey...

Submitted by lmcshane on Sat, 12/13/2008 - 12:05.

How do we make ourselves and our communities healthy? Gloria knows.

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World versus Frank

Submitted by lmcshane on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 23:06.

Apparently, Frank Giglio's house in Tremont was demolished today. So much for sharing and caring and community and holiday spirit in NEO.

Appreciate the Magic

Submitted by lmcshane on Sat, 11/29/2008 - 20:24.

Cranbrook is a magical place.* For the privileged, it is childhood suspended in time with whimsical design and enchanted sculptural gardens and everywhere flowing water.

Swimmy and self-interest

Submitted by lmcshane on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 09:43.

In college, I studied biology and found myself puzzled by altruism. Why do some animals/people act selflessly in society? Of course, biology's answer puts a genetic spin on it--altruism benefits the species, right?

Sightseeing in Cleveland

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 15:10.

Yesterday, I tried to turn off my thoughts and just LOOK at things. Here are some photos from my sight-seeing tour of Cleveland--specifically in University Circle and downtown.

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Fathers and Sons

Submitted by lmcshane on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 21:24.

Big yellow building next to Euclid Tavern

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America elects a First Father

Submitted by lmcshane on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 08:41.

Last night, I cried and it was a good cry. With the election of Barack Obama, America elected it's first real Father. The other firsts are so important, but to me, the real breakthrough was a country embracing two people, who love each other, and above all, love their daughters and every child in America. We have cause for celebration, but we also must realize that we, as a nation, have to start understanding the role of fathers and mothers in society.

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Poetry may cure your ills

Submitted by lmcshane on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 21:27.

I have a feeling I know who wrote this post at Cleveland Public Library, but I won't out that person. It's so true. If you are feeling out of sorts at this time of year, try POETRY.

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Outrage and Socialism

Submitted by lmcshane on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 14:31.

Evidently, we need a little socialism here in NEO.
Am I the only person outraged by this news?

 

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Forgotten Cleveland and the need for bridges

Submitted by lmcshane on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 08:37.

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I've got mail...

Submitted by lmcshane on Mon, 10/20/2008 - 16:33.

From Mayor Frank Jackson!

 

Here's the letter:

 

Hello Friends,

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If I ran the zoo...

Submitted by lmcshane on Thu, 10/16/2008 - 11:27.

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Zoo is a funny word and an often sad place. Zoos let us look at the animals we compete against to live in this world. Somedays, it seems that we can all get along, afterall, and it can be a beautiful world for all of God's living things.

Do we possess sufficient courage...?

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 10/05/2008 - 09:30.

"Do we posses sufficient courage, compassion, and creativity to stave off chaos in defense of a just, sustainable society?"

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