Latkes in February
The old-fashioned winter flu season has torn through our house this month.
My 6-year-old has been in and out of school as his immune system develops new skills, tampering with my ability to get work done from my home office, and then I finally got it too. Tensions are as high as our immune systems have been taxed.
I didn’t get nearly enough done today but it’s dinner time.
Cincinnati Punches Above Its Weight on SB 87
Most legislative hearings are exactly what you’d expect. Lawmakers move through agendas, staffers shuffle papers, and bills advance with little drama. The Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Senate Bill 87, delayed by a winter storm and held on February 11th, followed that familiar script. In just over thirty minutes, legislators addressed measures involving catalytic converters, firearms reporting requirements, and probate estate fees. SB 87 came last.
HighGrain Taproom
HighGrain Taproom & Kitchen Brewpub blends sustainability, history, and hospitality into a neighborhood destination that feels both rooted and refreshingly modern. Its original location is near Kenwood Mall inside the historic Silverton Memorial Municipal Building. Built in 1951, the structure was among the state’s early mixed-use municipal buildings, housing township administration, police, firefighters, and emergency
Faith, Family, and the Weight of Responsibility: A Review of “Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service”
It is a long-standing tradition for public figures to release memoirs as a way to reflect on their experiences and share the values that have shaped their lives. Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service fits squarely within that tradition, offering readers a personal account of Josh Shapiro’s upbringing, faith, and
A Life Too Remarkable for Fiction: Joseph Bau in Film
Bau: Artist at War tries to be a Hollywood production on a Hallmark budget and therefore leans toward an unevenly executed film with a powerful and worthwhile story about an incredible man at its center. For those who do not know, Bau refers to Joseph Bau, sometimes known as the Walt Disney of Israel, an
David Brings a Biblical Classic to the Big Screen
David is a lively, family-oriented animated musical adventure that delights both children and adults, offering biblical lessons suitable for all ages. The historical story depicts the ongoing battle between good and evil, obedience and disobedience, through the life of David, the shepherd boy who became Israel’s greatest king.
A Case For Leaving the House
I’ll admit it — it’s cold. It’s the kind of cold that makes you feel like staying in is the sensible choice. The kind where you sit on your couch with your blanket, your tea, and those pajamas that were never meant to be seen by anyone you respect.
And listen, that’s fine for a day or two. But if you’re waiting for a Level 3 to justify leaving the house — that’s a red flag. What you really need, every once in a while, is a night to be iconic.
Building Strength in 2025: The Spiritual Books That Sustained Me
Ryan Mount explores the books that helped him get through 2025.
Fifty West Brewing Company
Once known as “The Loneliest Road in America,” the famous coast-to-coast journey along U.S. Route 50 takes about 43 hours, starting in Ocean City, Maryland, and ending in West Sacramento, California. It crosses 12 states with mountain, desert, and Great Plains scenery. Fifty West Brewing Company is a stop along the route. However, our planned
Hanukkah 2025
Hanukkah 2025 will not be remembered for latkes or that incredible dreidel spin. In the last 24 hours, Jews have watched a series of events unfold that are difficult to ignore: a deadly attack at a Hanukkah gathering on a beach in Australia, a shooting reported inside a Jewish Studies classroom at Brown University, and