I know that there were lots of people at Parade the Circle today and I saw many folks with cameras, too. I caught these snaps before my batteries gave up.

There was a lot of DayGlo in the Parade this year.

DayGlo pinwheel...

 During these tough economic times, libraries provide vital information resources--on the flip side, we must evidence fiscal transparency and efficiency.

Merce Cunningham is brilliant even as he transitions his company to its end.

The Art of Lakewood Madison Art Walk is coming on June 13th in Lakewood.  Below is a list of shops that are involved.

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I wrote about a wonderful local jewelry designer recently called Susan K.

Tremont Communicator is now out for distribution.  I won't harp on CDCs and the mailing list issue.  Everyone deserves a chance to have their say.

Look for the signs.  Every Saturday in Old Brooklyn, there is a hive of activity here.

Please mark your calendars for this worthwhile event.  Print and distribute.

Spam alert.  I am going to promote the recently released travel guide to Cleveland by Douglas Trattner and published by www.moon.com.

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Good neighbor Carol Ward reminds us through i-neighbors.org that we have a whole LAKE to enjoy for FREE this summer.  Check out the activities offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources!!!

This Saturday, June 13, 2009, the members of REALNEO are invited to a community meeting of our cooperative, REAL COOP. The REALNEO social network is owned and operated by all members of REALNEO, through their REAL COOP, an Ohio cooperative, making us entirely unique in the world of social computing. As such, all members are welcome to participate in the network and cooperative planning. This meeting is an important opportunity for REALNEO members to become involved in the operation of REAL COOP and the planning of our virtual network...

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Come see what's in season at the Tremont Farmers' Market!

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Modest exercises in eternal damnation. A liturgical undressing.

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Modest exercises in eternal damnation. A liturgical undressing.

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The Plain Dealer ran this hopeful story about the Montessori High School in University Circle.  I would love to see the financials on this model school.  There is an open house next Tuesday.

Montessori High School, 11025 Magnolia Drive, will hold an open house at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Call 216-421-3033 to RSVP.

Tomorrow offers hope and the promise that pain will not endure where there is love and food and books.

It is well documented, but little referenced and intentionally overlooked by modern newspaper editors and their PR-stitutes... the origin of the use of the word spam, beyond for Hormel Foods Corporation's "spiced meat" (now officially known as "SPAM luncheon meat") is documented as: "Correspondant Bob White claims the modern use of the term predates Monty Python by at least ten years. He cites an editor for the Dallas Times Herald describing Public Relations as "throwing a can of spam into an electric fan just to see if any of it would stick to the unwary passersby."

 There have been some discussions recently about the integrity of my posts pertaining to my giveaways and reviews, and accusations of "spam".  If you'd like to understand my intentions, the review/giveaway process or to win prizes, read full article.

Ana, of anabananajewelryinc, is a Lakewood flight attendant who brings natural stones from around the world back to the area to create handmade statement pieces you'll love.  You can purchase Ana's pieces on Saturdays in Westlake at the North Union Farmer's Market and online at Etsy.com.  Read More.

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The Writers and Reader Series for Cleveland Public Library 2009-2010 has been announced here.