I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night, but I do remember the places I didn’t sleep this year. My bed-hopping is the result of pent-up, post-pandemic rambling: long weekends out of town, invitations from friends and a family health scare. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that it’s a good way to assess a year. If you were mostly in your own bed, that’s a good year.  If you found yourself sleeping somewhere outside of your comfort zone, or just in odd places, then you’ve got a story. 

The art of storytelling has no place like the sensory power of a live stage performance. Get your fix this season with a new docket of rousing performances at these theaters dotted throughout Northeast Ohio.

From public servant to actor, Peter Lawson Jones has been taking center stage for most of his adult life. He's enjoying life in front of the camera and using his theater experience to venture into a new arena: playwriting.

Kids love snacks. With planning, you can quickly create a snack for the grandkids that’s both fun and nutritious. Think of healthful snacks as high-energy fuel. Kids are continuously learning and growing, and seem to have an endless supply of energy, so food quality is important.

Traditional media moved online long ago, and most traditional newspapers don’t print every day. I get one delivered six days a week just for the crossword puzzle, and it’s as thick as a church bulletin. It’s a far cry from when we had two (and at one point three) daily papers.

If you're lucky enough to help with after-school care for your grandkids, you’re in an enviable position to make a difference in their world. Whether it’s every day or once a week, get ready for an intergenerational adventure with an academic twist.