His name is Sampson. He is black and tan. If I were going to guess I’d say he could be part German shepherd or blue heeler or Aussie. Only God really knows. Whatever he is, he is a devilishly handsome chap with a charming and playful personality. That is, once you get on the right side of him. He has been my office foster for at least 6 weeks now and it is an honor…
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It was a cold, overcast day recently, when a group of first-timers arrived at Escape This Live, at 1036 1st Avenue, in the heart of Uptown Columbus. They were not entirely certain what was in store for them as they climbed the stairs to the second floor of the building; but as they mounted the stairs, their excitement mounted, too. On the recommendation of a friend, who had fallen in love with escape room games…
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By Frank Etheridge Perhaps the most jarring example in Columbus of how history is told—by whom and for whom— and changes with time lies in the shadow of the Government Center. On that beleaguered tower of bureaucracy’s frontward-facing 10th Street side, a series of three historical markers (erected from 1955-57, during Jim Crow’s last gasp) celebrates the site as connected to: Confederate Hospitals (eight buildings, including the original city court house demolished to make way…
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Georgia Poetry Circuit and the Carson McCullers Center Present: Aimee Nezhukumatathil Aimee Nezhukumatathil was born in Chicago to Filipina mother and South Indian father. She earned her BA and MFA from The Ohio State University and was a Diane Middlebrook Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of Miracle Fruit (2003, winner of the ForeWord Magazine Poetry Book of the Year and the Global Filipino Literary Award; At the Drive-In…
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I’m a shameless dog person but I really do love cats too. At PAWS Humane my coworkers and I share our space with an office cat named Bjorn. This little guy manages to charm his way into the hearts of everyone he meets. He is a special needs kitty with a bad ticker who we will love forever and will care for as long as he graces our presence. As cat fanciers already known these…
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On Dec. 2, as part of the Historic Tour of Homes in Columbus, Brian Luedtke welcomed some 500 guests into the Lion House, his elegant Greek Revival mansion at 1316 Third Avenue in High Uptown. These guests enjoyed the home restored, over many years and thousands of man hours by Brian, to its former glory, with some modern conveniences, and fully dressed in holiday attire, with fruit and garlands framing the doorways and a Christmas…
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Sarah Tinsley is a graduate of Columbus State University. Native of Atlanta, she has lived in Midtown Columbus for the past 7 years. Her career in non-profits has led her to currently serve as Membership Manager at The Columbus Museum. Top Five Prettiest Streets in Midtown Columbus 1. Leonard Street 2. 16th Street 3. Carter Avenue 4. Linda Lane 5. Summit Drive Top Five Worst Parking Lots in Columbus 1. Macon Road Publix 2. Whittlesey…
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Columbus may enjoy mild winters, so much so that we have, during our coldest month, outdoors events aplenty on our Wellness and Outdoors calendar (see the full magazine); but many of us find ourselves increasingly cooped up and, over these brief winter days, out of the sun. About 5 percent of Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which Psychology Today describes as “a type of depression that sets in during the short days of…
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The Write Stuff: Teen Writing & Performance Workshop The Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam offers “The Write Stuff,” a free writing / performance workshop for area youth, ages 13 – 19. Jan. 6, noon 4:30 p.m., North Columbus Public Library, 5689 Armour Road, Columbus Wedding Extravaganza A wedding in your future? Visit The Columbus Trade and Convention Center, you’ll find loads of vendors and everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. $7….
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We’ve come a long way over the past 150 years when it comes to animal welfare in the U.S. The original function of animal control was to limit the spread of rabies. This has, for all intents and purposes, been accomplished. The incidence of rabies in humans is extremely rare. Even so, too many animal control agencies have not changed their operational models in response to the current reality. It is only the most progressive…
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