Category: Community
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Why I won’t run for public office: Bill Moyers’ advice to me
When I was first hired by The Cincinnati Enquirer in 1998 (my job interview was on day two of the Chiquita apology), I wasn’t sure if journalism was for me. My job was as a news aide, the equivalent of a “copy boy,” which meant I did tasks like answer the phone, sort faxes, pick…
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Event Friday discusses the narcissism of social media users
Recently, I asked to be subscribed to a local list of interesting things to do called “Tri-State Treasures,” curated by Jim Kesner. It was after a friend shared a copy of her copy of the weekly email. It’s chock-full of little events and happenings in town that seem to be missing from other places –…
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Cincinnati and Hamilton County Election Night coverage using Qik video
I will be running around downtown Cincinnati – including the Hamilton County Board of Elections and various campaign victory parties – reporting on what I am seeing using Qik video. Check out the video below to see the latest:
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Taming the mighty Mill Creek
Tomorrow I embark on an adventure few in this area would ever consider doing – canoeing down the Mill Creek. It won’t be my first time. The last time was May 1, 2007 when we left from Spring Grove Avenue and got out near the Ohio River – in utter filth. What I learned on…
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Sunday morning tune
Caught Lorna Parson of Sharonville this morning as she tapped the keys on a “Play me, I’m Yours” piano on the lawn of the Wyoming Arts Center in Wyoming. She was playing “Yankee Doodle” from a beginner’s piano lesson book and said she was attempting to hit all 35 pianos before the program officially ends…
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Queen City Discovery: The Clifton Friars Club
As my previous post said, I have an interest in discovering unknown parts of Cincinnati. So, this morning I was happy to see Queen City Discovery’s post exploring the demolition site of The Cincinnati Friar’s Club in Clifton Clifton Heights. “…the Cincinnati Friars club dated back to 1860 and serves as an organization that provides outreach…
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Track-walker children in Mariemont
I got this shot in Mariemont over the weekend. Liked it, so wanted to share. I was checking out an old, what appeared to be, foundry near the tracks which I discovered just driving around checking out parts of our town that I have never known before. It’s a hobby and feeds my insatiable curiosity.…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Clark Montessori UPDATE
MEDIA ADVISORY Contact: Joe Wessels (513) 549-6397 NOTE: Please do not call the school or the principal directly through tomorrow. Please call Joe Wessels. Just a few quick updates/notes: We have been informed by The White House that an announcement is forthcoming at 11 a.m. EDT tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4, 2010. At this time we…
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Guy attempts to re-claim bike that he thought was his – while it’s on bus bike rack
A man who thought he was re-claiming his stolen bike off a bus rack was told by a bus rider – and the bike’s real owner – he might want to re-think his action. This all happened while I was riding a bus downtown from the University of Cincinnati: While a Cincinnati Metro bus was…
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Parking enforcement officer writes ticket for after 8 – before 8
Just watched as a neighbor of mine got a ticket for parking in an after-8 a.m. truck loading zone along Perry Street in downtown Cincinnati (even though this alley hasn’t been used for loading trucks in probably 30 years). Only problem was it wasn’t after 8 a.m. – even when the officer handed the neighbor…