Sunday, June 29, 2025

Urban Wildlife: A Glimpse of Nature in the City

We have ANOTHER urban wildlife sighting! (Check here for the my first post!)

It's not everyday you see a deer wandering through a residential area, especially not in a bustling metropolitan area like Cleveland. But recently, a beautiful doe was spotted off of Miles Road and Glenview Road, a busy intersection that serves as a thoroughfare for countless commuters and residents.



In a city known for its vibrant urban life, the sight of this female deer was a surprising, yet welcome, reminder of the wild that still thrives amidst the concrete jungle. Despite the constant hum of traffic and the close proximity of homes, she seemed perfectly at ease, calmly grazing in a patch of green. It's a testament to the adaptability of wildlife, finding pockets of nature and sustenance even in unexpected places.

This sighting sparks a conversation about how we, as urban dwellers, coexist with the natural world. While deer sightings are not entirely unheard of in Cleveland's outlying areas or larger parks, seeing one so close to a major intersection is a rarer occurrence. It makes you wonder about her journey, how she navigates the urban landscape, and what draws her to these seemingly unlikely spots.

Perhaps she's a reminder to slow down, to look beyond our daily routines, and appreciate the unexpected moments of beauty and nature that can appear right in our own backyards – even if those "backyards" are just off of a busy Cleveland road.

Friday, June 20, 2025

Wild Turkeys in The City

                 This week I have seen two wild turkeys roaming up and down Miles Road. Now as a native Clevelander, I know that Miles Road is the start of the metroparks so we always get deer (see this video here!).



However, the wild turkeys have been something new. I have never seen them growing up. Yet they are here from sitting in the middle of a field on a bright sunny Saturday morning to roaming up and down a main street.



I will say that it is pretty cool to be in the city and in the middle of urban living to have wild turkeys running around with the rest of us.

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Positive Vibes Coming My Way

 


Hey y’all. We’re officially halfway done with January. I have received this Chinese fortune cookie message. And it’s a nice spirits booster. Things has gotten rocky a little as of late; however, this message reaffirms that everything will be alright.

I am resilient. Each time there is a setback, I formulate a better plan to get my desired result; and, this time won’t be any different.


Wednesday, January 15, 2025

2025 Word of the Year : Momentum

 


We’re nearly halfway done with month one of 2025. And, there has been a whole lot going on within the first 15 days.

And yes, I have settled upon my 2025 word while typing my email newsletter. You can subscribe here

I have gotten a whole lot of traction related to job and education (graduated from Cuyahoga Community College). 2025 is all about accelerating the 2024 momentum!

But I am not doing this alone. Here are some resources to help you sustain momentum. 

Ways to Keep The Momentum Going in 2025

Here’s Develop[HER] with ways to sustain momentum in 2025. One of its goals is to apply the 12-week year method by dividing your year into 4, 12-week quarters. 

Devoutly magazine with defining what momentum is and how to keep it. 

If you use CHATGPT as a tool, here are 7 prompts to guide you towards sustaining momentum throughout 2025.