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Nancy “Safari Jane'' Tetzlaff wrote “Jaguar in the Kitchen – My Life with Jungle Larry.” It’s the story of how a girl from Cleveland’s west side ended up traveling the world in search of rare and exotic animals and became a TV star along the way. It’s got a bit of drama and lots of memories of Jungle Larry. ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be Monday, January 18, 2021. While many annual observations have been scaled back or canceled due to the pandemic, there are still meaningful public events taking place throughout Northeast Ohio. Best of all, each of these commemorative events is free! ...

Most of us are eager to turn the page on 2020, put the year in the rearview mirror and move on. As we set our hopes on the promise of returning to some semblance of normal in 2021 after our personal and work lives have been totally disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we can begin formulating new goals and resolutions to be met in the upcoming year. ...

Some caregiver members said they practice mindfulness, or use meditation apps on their devices. Mindfulness is focusing attention on the present moment. It also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them—without believing, for instance, that there’s a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future. ...

Learn how the pioneers of the region prepared for the winter months ahead. In addition to these autumn-themed activities, the artisans at Hale Farm & Village will be creating handcrafted at Hale items and historic buildings will be open to explore.  ...

Fall horticultural displays will be showcased throughout the indoor and outdoor gardens at the botanical garden. Perfect for a festive photo op or simply an opportunity to experience fall flora in all its splendor, enjoy seasonal plant displays that will include mums, cabbage, kale, pansies, cornstalks, pumpkins and more. ...

Book clubs are a good way to meet people (virtually or in-person), explore topics you might not be familiar with and engage in lively discussions with people who like to read as much as you do. Whether you start with a safe, social distancing experience or go entirely online with video conferencing, a book club may be just the cure for the not-enough-fun-things-to-do blues.  ...

We’re all doing our best to find ways to keep each other safe and still keep each other close to our hearts and conduct our business. When it’s over, God-willing soon, the silver lining may well be that we will have learned a new language to convey our caring for each other and for everyone in our communities. ...