Hobbies

Most of us have visited Cuyahoga Valley National Park, but did you know there are 423 others within the national park system? Many relate specifically to the history and accomplishments of women. ...

What are you reading? If the answer is “nothing,” this column is for you. Cailey Hutchins and Meghan Starling from Mentor Public Library share six of their favorite recent reads. In addition to both being librarians, they host a biweekly video vlog called "All Booked Up with Cailey & Meg" where they share their top page-turners. ...

You know that old (fill in the blank) you've got laying around? Maybe it's worth something. Then again, maybe it's not. One way to know for sure is to get a ticket to the upcoming taping of "Antiques Roadshow" at Stan Hywet. But hurry, time is running out to apply for free tickets. ...

If you're looking for an excellent way to honor Black History Month, grab a book that celebrates the power of Black lives. We're sharing suggestions from Cuyahoga County Public Library to get you started. ...

How many times have you talked about your bucket list? It's a fun conversation to have with friends and often turns up s a few surprises. If you don't have anything on your bucket list, maybe it's time to get one. Your bucket list is a roadmap to stay on track to self-fulfillment and to try new things, some for entertainment or pleasure, others for professional goals. Read on to find out what's on the bucket lists of some Northeast Ohio folks (and what they did about it), and find out how to get going on yours. ...

Our Tech Talk columnist tells us how he used technology during a recent trip to Japan and why you, too, should be ready to embrace the digital world. ...

Congratulations to this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar and her husband, native Clevelander Neil “Spyder James” Giraldo. Giraldo spoke about the Hall, family life and charity work in the July 2021 Northeast Ohio Boomer cover story. The Hall has been a flashpoint for discussion since the day the building opened, especially when it comes to who gets inducted. This year was no different. ...

Showcasing over 100 different types of orchids, Orchids Forever will display more than 3,000 flowers from all over the world. ...