Throwback/Nostalgia

Dad was an old-school guy with an ancient soul. He rejected the notion of becoming an early adopter to technology or following the latest fads. He believed the old ways were the best ways and there was no need to jump onto modern bandwagons. They wouldn't hold up like back in his day anyway! ...

You are what you wear, at least when it comes to some jobs. That's the theory behind a new exhibit that arrives just in time for Labor Day the Western Reserve Historical Society. ...

This year marks the 45th anniversary of an event ending a bloody chapter of Northeast Ohio history. Here’s how it happened. ...

I’m mad at my phone. No matter how bad I look, it recognizes my face. The phone’s facial recognition feature has seen me at my worst: sleepy, sweaty, frizzy and just plain ratty. I rarely let the dog see me this way. Nevertheless, the phone scans my face, says, “Yup, that’s definitely Marie,” and opens: a judge, jury and executioner of microchips and wires that sees me even when I don’t look like me. ...

Worth Noting: Honoring veterans with free flights, marking Title IX’s 50th Anniversary, recognizing Broadview Heights team as Mind Challenge Champs (again), appreciating free grief support from The GriefCare Place for 25 Years, and stocking up for the unknown with Agewise Emergency Prep. ...

I don't care how many times you see a movie or TV show with tall ships, they're 100 percent more impressive in person. Lucky for us, Cleveland's Tall Ships Festival kicks off Thursday, July 7 and runs through Sunday, July 10. ...

As you're bracing for (or embracing) the cacophony of backyard fireworks this Fourth of July, you might be surprised to learn that, more than a century ago, Cleveland women's groups tried to ban the noisy and dangerous celebrations. ...

Celebrate Cleveland's rich Jewish history by visiting the WRHS website in May, which is Jewish American Heritage Month. While you're there, enjoy other blog posts that include the story of Anna “Annie” Kopchovsky, a Jewish immigrant and young mother of three who gained notoriety in the 1890s with her plan to ride a bike around the world, including a stop in Cleveland. ...