A few simple suggestions

Free parking on all downtown and neighborhood non rush hour streets in the City of Cleveland after two p.m. daily. If we really wish to attract people back to the City give them reason to visit without fear of being mugged with a twenty dollar parking ticket , or strong armed by a parking lot attendant for the same amount.....If the groups of people that pretend interest in the growth of downtown Cleveland , Ohio are serious they would consider offering land opportunities for young people to purchase and invest in that are not already designed and built out by the usual cast of speculators and developers. Today's potential individual that is considering relocating to Cleveland from suburb or foreign city expect more personal input and less cookie cutter designed for market housing starts. Individual investment , choice of style , and ownership as opposed to leasing a developers idea is the key to long term growth and the potential rebirth of this moribund corpse Cleveland 2008.....Our prayers and best wishes for a quick recovery for Jim Cappetto , the brave South High School teacher who sustained a broken neck while attempting to break up a fight earlier this month. Jim is such a dedicated soul that he plans to return to teaching if possible when he recovers. We should all possess the verve and commitment this man has concerning life and it's rough roads we travel....Times are tough all over so to speak in America today. As comforting as food is for all of us , we should tighten our belts a notch and give a bit more to Community food pantries , and other grass roots agencies providing help to those who have less than we do. A trip to a favorite dining spot can be replaced by an evening homes cooking , and toss the monies saved into the charity coffers....Ditto your clothing budget , make do with whaaat you have at the risk of becoming a " dude' or worse yet a "fop". The extra duds you might have hanging about your closets can sure be of use to some man , woman , or child that has no clothing budget. Get a jump on spring and clean out a closet now , sending the donations to a charity that can put them to use. Saint Herman's House of Hospitality on Franklin Blvd. Cleveland , Ohio can always use men's underwear and sox , for the community they serve. Buy a few extra pairs with the money you save by giving up a favorite activity and go to Saint Herman's , visit their facilities , and if you are not touched by this most human and humble of all Cleveland , Ohio street level centers you have no heart beating in your chest......Book Selling Time! All that preaching and it is not even Sunday. Hope and trust that I take my own advice concerning diet , and sharing my old clothing . I will donate five dollars from the sale of each copy of the following book to Saint Herman's House of Hospitality if you dear readers are kind enough to purchase copies of Mary Peale Schofield's LANDMARK ARCHITECTURE OF CLEVELAND , OHIO. At $6.90 per copy you will still not find a better architectural guide to Cleveland , Ohio today , and the brand new underwear and socks for the men will help them better survive the brutal cold of winter that is fast upon us. Best wishes to all Family and friends.

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