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My Ohio: Family Portrait
A mysterious painting stirs the imagination and shows the power of the unknown.
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Hanif Abdurraqib Shares How Columbus Shaped His Writing
The poet and essayist discusses how his hometown helped him on his literary journey and talks about staying focused in the face of success.
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My Ohio: Wild Reminder
A column of frozen water serves as a lesson in the unpredictability of nature.
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My Ohio: Storm Warnings
Thunder and lightning remind us why bravery matters in the face of that which we cannot control.
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My Ohio: The Candy Man
Life can be hard, but it is never so hard that you cannot appreciate a little sweetness.
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My Ohio: Seeing Blimps
Living on the flight path of the Goodyear airship is an awe-inspiring experience.
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My Ohio: Jewels of the Night
Nothing brings back memories of summer like the sight of fireflies blinking signals in the dark.
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My Ohio: Respect the Book
A writer’s reverence for the printed page began with a crumpled library card and the admonishment of a stern librarian.
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My Ohio: Thinking Time
Skating alone on a frozen creek helped a teenager listen to herself.
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My Ohio: Lessons in Short Order
Money for college was just one of the rewards of working the grill at a lakeside diner.
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My Ohio: Bear Tracks
An encounter with a jogger leads to an eagle sighting that results in a lesson about wildlife.
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My Ohio: The Love Boat
A grandmother’s affections are shown through the unlikeliest of gifts.
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My Ohio: Competitive Nature
The Little Miami Triathlon’s sense of adventure draws a nonathlete from the sidelines.
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My Ohio: Experience Required
The real rewards from the summer jobs of our youth weren’t printed on a paycheck.
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My Ohio: A Quiet Place
Visits to southeast Ohio have given this suburbanite a new perspective on country vs. city dwelling.
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My Ohio: Democracy in Action
A young reporter covers government where it matters: at the local township hall.
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My Ohio: Forever Green
A threat to hemlock trees highlights their importance to our state’s natural spaces.
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My Ohio: Fergie the Faithful
Much more than a tractor, this machine is an old, reliable friend.
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My Ohio: The Pretender
A rock ’n’ roll reverie takes the author back to his days at Kent State and memories of a now-famous fellow undergrad.
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My Ohio: Legacy in Bloom
A serendipitous discovery introduces a wildflower lover to a fellow devotee.
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