Kindling a Fire: Cognitive Fitness for the Summer

By Cincinnati Country Day Head of School Rob Zimmerman ‘98 If you’re anything like me, May arrives with the usual litany of healthy summer intentions: exercise more, sleep longer, eat better. These intentions are noble and necessary. I know I’m not the only educator (or adult) who could use a little more physical fitness when... Continue Reading →

My Sidekick and Me: Meeting Needs

By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC Often dog guardians tell me about their dog knowing he did something he was not supposed to do.  When I hear that, my question to them is, “What causes you to think your dog knows he did something that he was not supposed to do?” They will describe... Continue Reading →

Digging In: Gardens as Community

By Jennifer Smith I’ve been thinking a lot about gardens as a community. Community gardens often conjure images of allotments or edible garden plots. Several institutions around the country transform vacant lots into safe green spaces. A clean and green program in Philadelphia is a good example of taking wasted, blighted vacant lots, often abused... Continue Reading →

Cincinnati Art Museum to Present its First Full-Scale Exhibition of Works by Charley Harper this Fall

Opening October 16, 2026, and on view through March 7, 2027, The Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame will feature approximately 150 works by Cincinnati's beloved mid-century modern artist, designer, illustrator, and nature advocate. “This exhibition celebrates everything we love about Charley Harper,” says Julie Aronson, PhD, curator of American paintings, sculpture, and... Continue Reading →

Best Reads: Books That Grab You

By Chris Weber Occasionally, and not often, a book will grab you from the first page and not let you go until you have finished reading it. I was most fortunate to have not one, but two books hold me captive over the past week. I sat down to read them and finished within twenty-four... Continue Reading →

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