Category Archives: Ohio

How me and the Mayor of Dayton, Ohio – Gary Leitzell – became best buds

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Well, in all honesty, we’re not best buds yet. We’re not even Facebook friends, but that is all I’m shooting for anyway. Back in November of 2009, Gary got himself elected Mayor of Dayton, Ohio. I didn’t vote for him … Continue reading

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SXSW – on a Mission from Dog

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I was given a marvelous opportunity recently, namely representing DogWalkBlog at SXSW. Jumped on that offer immediately, because who wouldn’t?? I was also given a few tasks to accomplish while I was there, mostly along the line of “see if … Continue reading

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Risk as a downhill ski run, Bode Miller style

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I was reading my Wall Street Journal today, page after page of blah, blah, blah and then I came across this story on page B8. It stopped me dead in my tracks. I am not following the Winter Olympic Games … Continue reading

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Last wrestle session at the school until Spring Break

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Our last wrestling session for the 2009-2010 Winter break at Englewood Hills. The kids are back in school on Monday, so it’s back to the sand lot for us until Spring Break. Tweet

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Dogs playing tetherball

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I wish I had a video camera, but I only had an iPhone. Englewood Hills left their tether balls attached to the poles over Winter break* and I swung one as I was walking by. Charlie jumped to grab it … Continue reading

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Real airport security is very low tech

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With all the news media chattering on about this latest round of terrorism with flight 253 and the guy with a bad stomach in the restroom, we are seeing the latest group of pundits advocating for more technology, full-body scans, … Continue reading

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A new band find. Banjo warning

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I found a cool new band. It’s not rock, it ain’t Hank, but it ain’t bad! Actually, Megan and Millie of Don’t Tell Darlings are pretty darn good. Harmonies are enchanting. I hope you enjoy the video and click onto … Continue reading

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