Say It Isn’t Snow!…
I should say Happy Easter (yes, I am writing this on a holiday because first, I finally have time, and second, it’s 7 a.m., I’m wide awake, and the family isn’t), but as I look out my office window this bright morning, I see that it is not bright due to a marvelous glare of eye-blinding spring sunlight, but from a continuous flurry of white flakes swirling around the landscape like it’s December instead of April.
So in keeping with the mood this wintry scene brings – I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
Even I, who generally appreciates a beautiful blanket of snow, am less than thrilled. The groundhog - back on February 2 - did NOT see his shadow. And so, everyone across the Midwest was all giddy that, based on some such ancient belief, that we were guaranteed an EARLY SPRING.
And actually, if that varmint could talk he’d say, “Hey, you silly humans, I wasn’t lyin’ – you DID have an...
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March 26, 2007
The Cleveland Icon Perseverance Awards 2007
This event, the second annual, once again took place at the Agora and was hosted by the venerable “Host of the North Coast” - Peanuts (who still won’t reveal his real name).
The Cleveland Entertainment Coalition puts on a truly worthwhile event, but unfortunately, it’s still a well-kept secret. Their mission is to honor longtime veterans of the local music scene, including musicians, media, and behind-the-scenes movers and shakers. But more people are needed to shake things up and get their mission moving. President Londi Viccarone told me he needs more volunteers, particularly concerning this event. So if anyone is interested in being involved in this noteworthy organization, go to their website at www.clevelandec.org
Although the crowd Sunday night was lean at times, the music and the distribution of awards was entertaining, and the many reunions among friends created a party-like atmosphere.
It also gave you hope for...
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