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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: Family Portrait
A mysterious painting stirs the imagination and shows the power of the unknown.
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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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My Ohio: Talking Turkey
Their numbers are increasing, and chances are you’ll encounter a wild gobbler sooner or later.
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My Ohio: Kitchen-table Gardening
Seed catalogs inspire dreams of fresh-from-the-backyard bounty.
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