Though I haven't internalized the reasons for Cleveland's East/West division/rivalry, I unknowingly partake in its propagation.  Most often, the easiest routes from within the city are also the fastest ways to leave. Our struggle to cross the river, like Laocoön: With ...Read More

City of Bridges, City of Walls – Cleveland Vignette Day 4

I find it interesting that BLACKHEART chose the day of the 40th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River fire for us to launch this blog.  In 1996 or 97, I was a bridesmaid for a friend who lived in Charlotte.  Some douchebag, who I now ...Read More

40 year anniversary of the spontaneous Cuyahoga River fire