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 →
Greater Cincinnati Foundation and Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Announce Strategic Partnership
New leadership to expand student scholarship access. Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) have entered into a strategic partnership designed to strengthen scholarship opportunities across the region, delivering greater impact to students, donors and the community. Both organizations have long demonstrated a commitment to investing in the region and fostering trusted relationships... Continue Reading →
Kindling a Fire: “Renouncing Falstaff”
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 →
Protected: Coming Soon: Stepping Inside Peterloon: The Storied Estate with Stories to Tell
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Protected: Coming Soon: “In Easy Grace and Serenity of Life”: A Peek Inside the Harlan Hubbard House
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GEORGE H. THOMAS – CITY NAMESAKE AND GREATEST UNION GENERAL IN THE CIVIL WAR – PART 2
Editor’s Note: In our May issue, we shared part one of this article written by contributor Mike Leising. Thomas then trounced Hood in a surprise attack at Peachtree Creek. Hood and Thomas faced off again in the Battle of Nashville. If Hood prevailed, there would be nothing stopping him from marching on to the Ohio... Continue Reading →
A New Day for the Daughters of the American Revolution
By Robin Gee Chartered in 2024, the Attucks-Lee-Banneker Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is Cincinnati’s newest chapter of the organization. Its name honors the contributions of three African American patriots. The members have made it their mission to recognize and honor all people who served the patriot cause. The... Continue Reading →
The Book Nook
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 →
Father and Daughter Share Art, Humor, and Authorship
By Chuck Keller Jerry Noran’s quirky sense of humor is reflected in the title of his first book, A is for Edelweiss, a humorous view of the oddities of the English language. Jerry was in the practice of noodling little verses or palindromes on his work desk calendar. “You know, I’d just be on the... Continue Reading →
My Sidekick and Me: Jumping
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 →
