By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library For the special “Home Issue” of Hyde Park Living, I’ve put together a trio of great “home” related resources that you can take advantage of from the comfort of your own…well you get the idea. Storytime At Home Go to youtube.com@cincylibraryarchive and click on “Playlists” to find hundreds of... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith How does one become a gardener? With my first house I decided, perhaps influenced by my mom who’s an avid gardener, to plant a garden. Later in life I thought nothing of adopting a park for a few years as well as several plots in Ault Park, where my parents were also... Continue Reading →
BY ANNA FERGUSON, AUTHOR & YOGA INSTRUCTOR In the modern world, our homes often become extensions of our busy lives—filled with the hum of electronics, the clutter of daily tasks, and the lingering energy of a workday. However, one of the most transformative shifts you can make is viewing your living space not just as... Continue Reading →
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC Walking onto your kitchen to find your meatloaf…GONE…or you’re turning around from the kitchen sink to find your dog’s front paws on the counter, is VERY irritating! You may have a few choice words to say out loud or under your breath. BAD DOG!!!! NAUGHTY BOY!!! Now, take... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber I am the last person to ask about interior design, so when I need help with redoing a room, I usually head to the furniture store. For most people, the desire to create their own space is extremely personal. They want their homes to reflect what they love! While they like other... Continue Reading →
By Cincinnati Country Day Head of School Rob Zimmerman ‘98 [Adapted from graduation remarks given May 30, 2026] A few weeks ago, three seniors came to my office wearing the unmistakable expression of young people in possession of blackmail material. And it was true. They had found my senior yearbook photo.One of the students was... Continue Reading →
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Summer Reading is Back! May 30 – July 31 This summer our theme was inspired by Ohio’s American 250 celebration themes for June, “Ohio Outdoors,” and July, “Ohio Gathers.” We’re calling it: Camp Read! Kids 0-12 are invited to participate in a 25 day challenge to read, create, discover, and explore Hamilton County... Continue Reading →
By Chris Weber This early summer brings new books by many of our favorite fiction authors. Below are some of my favorites. Hope you all have a wonderful summer vacation! More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen Bottom line – no one knows you quite like your book club. For English teacher, Polly Goodman, nothing could... Continue Reading →
BY ANNA FERGUSON, AUTHOR & YOGA INSTRUCTOR We live in an era of unprecedented connectivity. We have endless tools to reach one another, yet many of us feel more disconnected and "unseen" than ever. We’ve all felt the sting of being ghosted or left in limbo by people we once felt close to. Often, we... Continue Reading →
By Lisa Desatnik Dogs jumping on people is a very common complaint I hear (and see). That behavior is a common greeting of many dogs, but, while perfectly normal for a dog, most humans would prefer their pet to keep all four paws on the floor. And especially if those paws belong to a dog... Continue Reading →
