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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents

EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainment

LOCAL ARTIST - 14

SPIRITUAL MESSAGE -15

AIMEE’S ASTROLOGY -16

TIPS, TRICKS AND TRIVIA ABOUT CLEVELAND - 18

MEET THE TEAM -18

PUZZLES -19

*All articles reflect the views of the perspective writer and their crea-

tive process, as such they are copy right material and should not be

copied or used for any reason without the writer’s written consent.

Cleveland Living Magazine is not responsible for the contents of each

article.

Detours and InterestsDetours and InterestsDetours and Interests

BEST KEPT SECRET ON CAMPUS FOR MUSIC LOVERS - 4

CREATIVE WAYS TO RECHARGE YOURSELF- 5

VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT JUST CHILD’S PLAY- 6

THE EMERALD NECKLACE - 7

WHY THE CASINO IS THE PLACE TO BE - 8

FoodFoodFood

CULINARY CORNER FOR JULY - 9

CLEVELAND HAS THE TASTE OF DIVERSITY - 10

BATTLE OF THE MUSTARDS - 12


By Jennifer Tortorici

Once you walk down the path past the

Alumni House on Case Western Reserve

University’s campus, you feel as if you’ve

walked off the city map and stumbled across

a secret society of music lovers. Nestled

away amongst towering trees is a little bar

that hosts live music every night. This se-

cluded clubhouse-feeling venue is called The

Barking Spider. Once a carriage house on the

property of the Glideon family’s estate, this

modest establishment has a history as rich

as the family who first built the building over

100 years ago had. In September of 1986,

Martin Juredine and Bruce Madorsky, who

also started the first Winking Lizard, bought

a bar called the Olive Tree in University Cir-

cle. They wanted to invest in not only a bar,

but a place where they could build a com-

munity with good friends, good people, and

live entertainment.

When it was opened in the 80’s, the acoustic

music they featured was not popular at that

time of big hair bands and techno beats that

were trending the charts. However, Martin

wanted to have a place where it was all

about honoring the music. To this day, they

still do not require a cover charge and in-

stead pass around a donation jar to help

support the artists that are playing. Many of

the artists are local, but they have also host-

ed international acts, like Travis Caudle from

Australia, and have show-cased some well-

known artists such as Dar Williams, Abbott

Brothers and Shawn Mullins who have all

stopped in to play as they’ve traveled

through Cleveland. But you don’t have to be

famous to play there because every month

are multiple mic nights where budding tal-

ents can sign up to play and get a chance to

become one of the booked acts featured on

their schedule.

But there’s more to this cozy place than just

good music. Off to the side of the bar is an-

other room where you can play foosball and

chat with friends or you can relax outside on

summer nights on one of the 2 patios that

flank either side of the bar. The picnic tables

are a great spot to bring your own food or

you can order take-out for an impromptu

picnic as well. They also host potlucks and

fundraisers to help support patrons and the

community. The bar seems to transform

during the winter when they close the doors

to the patios and light a fire in the corner

creating a chalet-like atmosphere.

Martin’s 2 daughters, Jenna and Shisha, re-

member growing up there because, as Jenna

describes, “There is such a social, living

room feel here. Like a house for musicians.”

When Jenna was 11, and the Barking Spider

first opened, a stray black dog would con-

stantly come visit her and her family. One

day, the dog placed his head on Jen-

na, so she asked if they could keep

him and soon “Blackie” became the

bar’s well-known mascot. One patron

even made up a certificate with

Blackie’s name on it and had it

blessed by the Pope when he was in

Italy. This is just one of the many

fascinating pieces that adorn the

rustic walls of the establishment. Art

and pictures from many local artists

are also displayed, as well as photo-

graphs from many of Martin’s trav-

els. Every piece has such an inter-

esting story that the bar is also like a

mini-museum. Behind the bar is a

watercolor by Tom Croley of Jenna

when she was 11. Works by Dexter

Davis and Rick Lewin can also be viewed

there. By one entrance even hangs a poem

written about the Barking Spider. One of the

most treasured pieces that is displayed now

is The House of Representatives Congres-

sional Record from Dennis Kucinich that

honors Martin after his death in February

2011 as “one of Cleveland’s most important

promoters of the local and live music sce-

ne”. Since his passing, his daughter Jenna

has taken over and continued with her fa-

ther’s vision. She encourages musicians to

perform and enjoys seeing them come in to

their own music style. “This is where musi-

cians get to shine, where they get to have

their moment.” She explains. “There’s just

something about music that creates a great

environment.”

The Barking Spider is located on 11310 Juni-

per Road in Cleveland. You can check out

their schedule on their website

www.barkingspidertavern.com.

Best Kept Secret on Campus for Music Lovers

DETOURS

The Barking Spider

Where Live Music

is Better

Photography by, James MacKay


Many of us work more than the normal 40 hours a

week, with not much paid time off to show for it. Therefore,

we need to be creative when it comes to finding ways to de-

compress and maintain our sanity. I like to make the most out

of my PTO by finding creative places that can be a get-away for

an hour so I can return back to work feeling refreshed.

This month I would like to introduce you to the City of

Cleveland Rockefeller Garden. Free to the public, it is a magical

world of plants and flowers that transports you to a tropical

paradise, and allows you to interact with foliage not otherwise

indigenous to Ohio. The greenhouse has multiple areas of

magnificent beauty, like the Betty Ott Talking Garden.

The Talking Garden allows the visually impaired, along with

the rest of the public, to enjoy a self-guided audio tour in-

spired by Helen Keller.

Close to downtown Cleveland, and right of I-90, this

hidden gem is close enough to allow you to have a perfect

little lunch vacation. Enjoy!

have a Lunch Vacation

Creative ways to recharge yourself

“A free get-away close to Downtown

Cleveland to help you recharge”

Coordinate with

your co-worker

and hire a mas-

seuse, this will

decrease the cost

per person and

will allow you to

have a relaxing

time as well as

help you bond with colleagues.

Don’t forget to check with your

Human Resource department for

authorization and permissions.

Meditation is a great way to

decompress and recharge your

spiritual battery. A fifteen mi-

nute session in your car or any

other quite place can help you

make the most of your short

lunch break.

More ways to relax without spending

your paid-time off...


More professionals today are

hardcore gamers.

Today’s gamers are not just geeks

Just like Apple founder, Steve Jobs, com-

manded the attention of the masses with his

unique marketing approach, so do the CEO’s

of today’s largest video game companies.

From Sony to Microsoft, these companies are

making a killing in the market and are putting

their money where their mouth is when it

comes to advertising. Which makes them the

best at creating the sense of anticipation that

makes the client crave the must have the lat-

est and greatest products. Large conventions

that mimic an award show like E-3 and Comic-

con are elaborately coordinated to reach their

new target audience.

The days when the common gamers were in

the 7-16 year old age bracket and the adver-

tising was done via commercials during the

morning cartoons are no more. Now the aver-

age gamers are professional adults that use

the video game experience to decompress the

long work day. With this shift comes a new

way of reaching their target customers and

bigger profit margins. When your client base

has more than their allowance money to

spend and their own transportation to get to

the stores, the barriers are decreased and

revenues have a higher stake.

“Cleveland has multiple online groups that host games and maintain their

members informed of all upcoming events and new technology.”

Today’s consoles are not just for playing games. Many offer an

interactive component that gives the user the ability to stream

movies, surf the web and keep up with their favorite social me-

dia. These devices have changed the way many families operate

multiple components in the home, with voice and movement

recognition that allows the user to become the remote control.

You can even stream TV and music to these devices, making

multiple components a thing of the past.

When it comes to games, they still offer the most technology

advanced products and gamers are fascinated by how real Lara

Croft looks. Many games provide the gamer the opportunity to

create a self-image avatar

and become more im-

mersed in the story line.

Online groups have devel-

oped a community with

complex gaming systems

and a sense of camaraderie

that provides a social com-

ponent where even strangers become allies. With names that

resemble military teams and strict guidelines to be considered

to join, these teams are known as “Clans”. The game field feels

more like the battlefield and gamers are seen as warriors.

To offset the increasing cost of new games, the more thrifty

gamer has multiple options to exchange games, buy used or

even rent through a mailing service. Blogs are game specific

and gamers are loyal to

their game and console of

preference. Cleveland has

multiple online groups that

host games and maintain

their members informed of

all upcoming events and

new technology. July 8th

is National Video Gamer

day, so dust off your con-

sole and join in the fun.

VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT JUST CHILD’s PLAY...


Northeast Ohio has some of the most daz-

zling green gems that span over 60 miles

long. This is no stretch of the imagination,

rather it’s a stretch of trails that link the

Cleveland Metroparks reservations togeth-

er that inspired the nickname “Emerald

Necklace”. While the Metroparks are well

known, not everyone knows that there is

more to them than just parks and picnic

tables. The 16 reservations cover over

21,000 acres of land, which includes the

well-renowned Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

and 8 golf courses.

Winding through the parks are all-purpose

trails that provide a place for hiking, walk-

ing, cycling, and in-line skating, and the

bridle trails provide a scenic ride for horse-

back riding. There are also 5 physical fit-

ness trails that consist of 18 exercise sta-

tions spaced out over 1 to 1.5 mile paths

that offer a different type of exercise at

each station. There are also 2 mountain

biking loops, a shorter loop about a ½ mile

long for beginners, and a longer loop with

more steep terrain for the more experi-

enced rider.

If aquatics are more your thing, you can

relax at Huntington Beach or one of the

swimming areas at Hinckley Lake, Wallace

Lake, or Ledge Pool or visit one of the

many rivers, waterfalls, and fishing spots.

Rocky River was even named “150 Best

Places to fish in America” in the June 2007

issue of Field and Stream magazine. Don’t

worry if you can’t find your favorite fishing

pole from last year, the Metroparks also

rents out fishing gear during the summer.

There are numerous resources offered to

ensure you get the most out

of your outdoor experiences.

The Institute of Great Out-

doors offers year-round activ-

ities that help develop out-

door skills like kayaking, back-

packing or mountain biking. Not only do

they rent gear in the summer, but they also

rent snowshoes during the winter and have

toboggan chutes at Mill Stream Run Reser-

vation. The all-purpose trails can also be

utilized for cross-country skiing when there

is enough snow on the ground. Other op-

tions to cultivate an education in the out-

doors are Nature Tracks, which is a mobile

classroom that utilizes SMARTboard tech-

nology, and Look About Lodge in South

Chagrin Reservation. This facility serves as

an outdoor education center that focuses

on extended programs for school group

field trips that can include overnights,

workshops, summer camp and more. Night

time is also a good time for learning on a

solar system walk that was created through

the Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland

School System, and NASA Lewis (now

Glenn) Research Center. Or if you have

only a few questions, you can call one of

the Metroparks Naturalists that are on

hand daily from 9:30am to 5:00pm. You

can ask one of them about Geocaching in

the Metroparks. Geocaching is a sport that

uses GPS technology to find hidden caches

around the world. It’s a modern-day treas-

ure hunt that lets you interact in an on-line

community and through certain caches as

they are transported from location to loca-

tion.

The Cleveland Metroparks offers many

activities and events throughout the year.

Every Thursday in July are Stinchcomb

Summer Concerts at Stinchcomb Memorial

Rocky River Reservation. These series of

concerts are named after William Albert

Stinchcomb who began the vision of the

Cleveland Metropolitan Park System which

is now the oldest Park District in Ohio. For

more information on historic audio tours,

trail maps, and their daily, weekly and

monthly activities schedule, visit the Cleve-

land Metroparks website at

www.clemetparks.com. For more on the

mountain biking loop you can call Canal-

Way at 216-206-1000 or check the CAMBA

web site.


The Emerald Necklace

Cleveland’s Ultimate Accessory

By, Jennifer Tortorici

This photo courtosy of James MacKay

http://www.clemetparks.com


Unless you have been living under the

proverbial rock for the last few months,

chances are you know about the Horse-

shoe Casino that recently opened in

downtown Cleveland. Patrons stood in

line for hours to get a taste of the state’s

first casino. Located in the heart of down-

town Cleveland in the former Higbee

Building on Public Square, the Horseshoe

looks pretty unassuming (aside from the

long lines and numerous police offic-

ers and security guards). Once inside

however, it’s easy to see what the

fuss was all about. The architecture

emits a sense of glitz and glamour,

and thus propagates the city’s on-

going revitalization. Slot machines,

table games, restaurants and bars

offer a refreshing and entertaining respite

for Clevelanders and all of the other pa-

trons from across the region.

Aside from the allure of entertainment,

the Horseshoe will have a significant eco-

nomic affect for Cleveland, Cuyahoga

County and Ohio. According to the Cleve-

land Plain Dealer, roughly 1600 jobs have

been created, with nearly all of them go-

ing to Cleveland area residents. Down-

town stores and restaurants alike have

also reported an increase in business.

Moreover, the casino is expected to bring

in between $8 million and $13 million in

annual tax revenue for the county. As

such, local officials have already begun to

plan on how to spend the funds. Some

ideas include: renovating run-down and

abandoned office buildings, fixing the in-

frastructure, creating better access to

other downtown attractions like the Rock

n Roll Hall of Fame, and giving a portion to

the sheriff’s office for crime prevention

and those suffering from gambling addic-

tion.

The Horseshoe is just the first phase of a

larger project. Owner Dan Gilbert plans to

expand the casino in the coming months.

Toledo just opened a casino of its own

and Columbus and Cincinnati are doing

likewise. All in all, the four casinos will be

a positive impact on the local and state

economies, as well as offer an enjoyable

and leisurely attraction for millions

throughout the region. With sum-

mer officially here, it’s safe to say

that downtown Cleveland will be

the place to be and the Horseshoe

will be the epicenter.

Why the Casino is the Place to Be... By Anton Conkle

“Cleveland’s newest attraction

generates a buzz attracting new

business to the Down Town

area.”

If you have a gaming problem, please call Gambler’s Anonymous- (216) 771-2248


Culinary Corner for July

More ice cream is sold on Sunday than any other day of the week.

Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in the 1920s were served ice cream as part of their first American meal.

The ice cream cone was not invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, instead was created by a New York City

ice cream vendor in 1896 to stop customers from stealing his serving glasses.

The first ice cream parlor in the U.S. opened in New York City in 1776.

One of the most important ingredients in ice cream is air. Without it, you could break a spoon trying to scoop it

out.

During Prohibition in the 1920s, breweries turned into ice cream manufacturing plants.

Eating ice cream elevates your body's production of serotonin, which elevates mood and lowers blood pressure.

Facts courtesy of Courtesy of http://www.icecreamtrucks.org/ice-cream-facts.html

Peach Ice recipe courtesy of http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-peach-ice-cream-458078

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as national ice

cream month in the United States. Here are some interesting

facts in honor of this tasty tradition:

July 17th is Peach Ice Cream Day, apparently one of Elvis Presley’s favorite ice cream flavors, and

July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. You can observe both days by making this simple sweet

treat:

Peach Ice Cream

1 teaspoon liquid iced tea concentrate

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Put 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a bowl or mug. Squirt as little of the flavoring as you can

onto the ice cream. Mix up the ice cream and flavoring for about 1 minute or until the entire

mixture is the same peachy color. Taste to decide if you want a stronger flavor and add more

(better to under flavor than to over flavor).

http://www.icecreamtrucks.org/ice-cream-facts.html

http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-peach-ice-cream-458078

http://www.food.com/library/ice-cream-252


By: David Lee

C l e ve l a nd h a s t h e Ta s t e o f D ive r s i t y When dining in Cleveland a word that comes to mind is diver-

sity; especially with the way that the city is structured and the

large amounts of different cultures that have migrated here.

One of the most classic 24 hour diners in Cleveland is Steve’s

Hot dogs; located on Lorain Avenue, Steve’s is definitely a rele-

vant place to go to for some breakfast, lunch, or just stopping

by for a quick hot dog. Steve’s Lunch is the official name of the

diner and it is near and dear to the

city because it was featured in the

opening theme of the Drew Carry

show, who is a Cleveland native.

The Westside Market on West 25th

is also a classic piece of history in

the city and offers the most di-

verse selection of produce, meats,

fish, and many other ser-

vices. Its historic appeal

is accentuated by the fact

that it is located in the

already historic Ohio City,

and the Westside Market dates back to 1840.

When it comes to sandwiches nobody does it better

than Slyman’s on East 31st and Saint Clair especially when it

comes to their signature corned beef sandwich; the line on

Saint Patrick’s Day wraps around the corner. Slyman’s is lo-

cated in the heart of Chinatown which is filled with a variety of

different Oriental establishments including Siam Cafe on East

40th and Saint Clair; a very fancy Chinese restaurant that has

amazing food, but excellence definitely comes with a cost as it

is a bit pricey, yet still worth the experience.

Spice Kitchen and Bar on West 58th and Detroit is a

fairly new location owned by Spice of Life catering; they offer

a five star dining experience, great happy hour specials and

even live music on the weekends, it is definitely a great place

to grab a bite and a drink and espe-

cially a classy restaurant to take a

date. Among other classy five star

restaurants downtown has Morton’s

located in Terminal Tower Down-

town down the street from the up-

coming Horseshoe casino and the

new restaurant that occupied the

old Fat Fish Blue location The

Tilted Kilt. Downtown Cleve-

land is definitely starting to

experience an entrepreneuri-

al change in all industries,

which is going to provide even more great places to dine in.

Last but not least is one of the most under rated breakfast es-

tablishments in town Canary’s restaurant. The business is

cash only with amazing prices, a family atmosphere, as well as

excellent food.

“Cleveland has such a diverse selection

of places to grab a bite and enjoy with

some friends.”


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What’s one of the top rivals that has come out of our

ballpark? Do the Yankees come to mind, or perhaps the White

Sox? You’ll be surprised to find out that one of the longest de-

bates of the best to come out of the stadium is actually between

2 Cleveland natives, Bertman’s Original Ballpark Mustard and

Authentic Stadium Mustard. Let’s take a quick look under the

labels to find out the origins of each.

Bertman’s was founded in 1920 by Joseph Bertman in

the family garage on E 147thSt near Kinsman. It began as a place

where spices and pickles could be processed and packaged and

in the mid-1930’s it was known as Bertman’s Pickle Company. It

soon relocated to E 76th St near Cedar where they started to car-

ry other wholesale items such as salad dressings, coffee, tea, and

canned and dried foods. But their most reputable product was

the ballpark mustard that was first carried in League Park. It was

so popular that it was brought over when Municipal Stadium

opened and again when Jacob’s field was constructed. The mus-

tard is a spicy tan-colored secret concoction that became availa-

ble for retail purchase in the early 70’s. Their current location is

now on Grand Avenue.

Authentic Stadium mustard is also a spicy tan-colored

secret concoction with a nostalgic origin according to David

Dwoskin, President of Davis Food Company. He remembers hav-

ing the mustard at Municipal

Stadium as a kid and began

making a similar version to

Bertman’s and has sold it in

over 150 ballparks.

Baseball enthusiasts and foodies alike have stood their

ground as to which one is the mightier mustard. Blogs and arti-

cles (such as this one) have posed the question over and over

again to no avail. But whichever you choose, the mustard does

not have to be reserved just for hot dogs. It has been used in all

types of recipes and dishes that can be found online. If you have

any you would like to share, or just want to chew the fat on

which one you prefer, please post your comments on our

Facebook page at

facebook.com/Clevelandlivingmagazine

or email us at www.cle-living.com


The Great Lake Debate

Battle of the Mustards


Why do relationships fizzle out?

I often wonder why some people look to others for happiness. This is most evident with relationships when a person looks to his

or her significant other for happiness. Examples of this are “you make me so happy”, “you make me so sad”, “you make me so

mad”, etc. It is like giving the other person responsibility for your emotions. Shouldn’t these be your responsibilities?

It seems to me that if you are happy by yourself, then you can seek a relationship to increase your level of happiness. Then, when

you are in a relationship, you will not just be happy, but happier. If, in a relationship, you are becoming less and less happy, then it

should be obvious that either you are not happy in general or you are not getting what you are looking for. The problem is the emo-

tion of love.

How can the emotion of love be a problem? Well, the emotion of love can make people “blind”, or in other words, oblivious. It can

make people compromise and sacrifice their emotional well being for the other person. But shouldn’t we sacrifice and compromise

for love? I say no. I feel we should be selfish to be able to give in a relationship. We must protect and take responsibility of our

own happiness.

Mathematically, it could look like this: you are 1, or whole. If you start a relationship being happy with yourself, you can always

add. If you are less than happy, you can only take, therefore you are <1, or not whole. Basically, it breaks down like this: (1+.5)

usually turns into (.5+1), and usually is never >or= 2. And (.5+.5) can, at best, =1, whether it is (0+1) or (1+0). So it gets even

trickier when a relationship meets the concept of time.

Time has a way of either multiplying or dividing a relationship.

A relationship that is <2 gets divided by time. A relationship that is 2 or > gets multiplied. Marriage, children, holidays, etc, are

either multiplying factors or dividing ones that are based on <or>2. Wow, if you are getting any of this, I applaud you.

Now, back to my “no” answer. Many people will not get this far because when I initially wrote that “I think people should not sac-

rifice or compromise for love”, some people will get too emotional and will stop thinking. Hmmm, just like when we are in love.

Get it? So, why do we fall in love? To multiply of course. 1+1 will evolve into higher and higher levels of love, multiplying to the

infinite. While dividing leads to 0 (no more fizzle).

Therefore, fizzle should not happen with 2 multipliers. Love should multiply not divide. If it is not multiplying, is itreally love?

Honestly answering this question is the key. How do we know who is a 1 and not <1, or is it love or not? That is another topic, but I

can say the answer could be either, 1) honesty and truth or 2) we don’t have to know.

The moral of this topic could be obvious. We should all be responsible to be a 1 or

whole. Don’t be careless, lazy, cheap, or irresponsible with your feelings. No one

should be able to control your feelings. If you honestly take control and respon-

sibility of your own feelings, you can be happy…1+1=sizzle.

-Niko

Please send your comments, questions, and topic ideas

to Niko at: [email protected]

A Guided Journey

Where You, the Reader, Provide the Light.


HOW NOT TAKING “NO” FOR AN ANSWER PAID

FOR LOCAL SELF-MADE ENTREPRENEUR. B y L o r y R os a

Some people have all the opportu-

nities in the world, yet they still struggle to

achieve their full potential in life. “Against

all odds” is a phrase that describes Priscilla

Moorer, a self-made entrepreneur

who works hard for what she wants.

Priscilla is a local model and promot-

er who can now add actress to her

list of achievements. Born in the

Cleveland area, she became yet an-

other child in the foster care system

and was shifted to different homes

throughout her life. Instead of allow-

ing this to dictate what would be the

course of her life and become another

stereotype, she saw the positive in her situ-

ation and focused on what she could extract

from opportunities around her. She was

placed in homes operated by women where

she learned to be a strong and independent

female. As we sat in a café for this inter-

view, Priscilla admits that for quite a while

she would not disclose that she was a prod-

uct of the foster care system. She was afraid

that there was a stigma often attributed to

these conditions she did not want to be

judged before people had the opportunity

to get to know her and not her circumstanc-

es. She does admit that it was not all bad

and she had good foster parents who

helped her become the woman she is today.

Priscilla was determined to suc-

ceed. During her college years, she partici-

pated in small plays where she was bitten by

the acting bug. She continued acting in local

plays and was soon offered opportunities to

host and promote local events. She has con-

tinued to do promotions and MC for local

venues for the last four years. During that

time, she has done some modeling and par-

ticipated in the Miss Ohio contest where she

placed third. Never one to settle for less

than her full potential, she vowed to return

to the contest this year and strives to win

the coveted crown. Two years ago, she

created “Sexify-Beauty”, a network that

connects models, MC’s and entertainers

to help promote local businesses. She

chose Sexify-Beauty as the name of her

business since her goal is to empower

women in her community. This concept

is near and dear to her heart since she

believes “there is sexy-beauty in every-

one”. When you are five feet tall and

curvy like her, a model is not what peo-

ple picture as your profession and

therefore she has struggled with indus-

try stereotypes. But Priscilla refused to

take “no” for an answer and would not

jeopardize her health with extreme di-

ets. She is curvy and short and proud of

it. Priscilla is now an actress who has ap-

peared on networks like Fox.

From here, the sky’s the limit for

Priscilla. She is currently looking to expand

the Sexify-Beauty company by hiring local

women to cover events. She tells me that

candidates must be able to adhere to the

dependability and professionalism of the

businesses they are representing. If you

think you’ve got what it takes to be a Sexify-

Beauty promoter, you can schedule an ap-

pointment through her Facebook page

which can be accessed through a link pro-

vided by Cleveland Living’s website at

www.cle-living.com.

“You may not fit the mold that the

world has for a particular field, but if

you have the heart and the fight to

achieve your goals, you can be any-

thing you want in life.”

Limo courtesy of Aqua Limo

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Photography by, James MacKay


Sometimes life appears to be extremely over-

whelming. It seems as though the harder we try to

make it work, the worst our situation becomes.

We must come to understand that some events

are a part of the Divine Plan. We must decide by

taking responsibility to react or utilize wisdom to

take action. James 1:1-6 reminds us to consider it

pure joy whenever we face trials of many kinds,

because we know that the testing of our faith de-

velops perseverance, and that perseverance must

finish its work so that we may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Also if we lack wisdom, we should ask God, who gives

generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when we ask, we must believe and not doubt, because the one

who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. We must adapt the tenacity of the palm tree in the midst of a

storm. What the palm tree displays to us is to bend but not to break during the storm. We must trust the Divine Plan of God and press

our way through the storm, while rejoicing, as we are being prepared for our Greater Good, our Divine Purpose.

Dr Earnest Holmes teaches us never to look at that which we do not want to experience. Do not focus on it, no matter what the false

condition may be it must be refuted and through spiritual discernment, we will see that we have within us a power which is greater than

any negative situation or any trial; a power that can overcome every obstacle in our experience and set us safe, satisfied, and at peace,

healed and prosperous in a new light and a new life. “If God be for us who can be against us?” We must recognize and know that the

Spirit of Truth will lead us into all good. There is no limitation outside our own ignorance, and since we can all conceive of a greater good

than we have so far experienced, we all have the ability to transcend previous experiences and rise triumphant above them; but we shall

never triumph over them while we persist in going through the old mental reactions. As life continues to challenge us, we must draw

upon the strength of Spirit to take Divine action and not just react to an unpleasant situation.

Let us begin today to take responsibility and consciously be aware of any negative thoughts within us, persevering to faithfully eliminate

each and every one of them, while REJOICING THROUGH OUR TRIALS. ♥

LOVE AND BLESSINGS,

LeNore Anderson, RScP

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Take some time to recharge your batteries.

Situations that have naturally outgrown their

purpose in your life can now be put behind

you. Ending of cycles and destructive habits,

may come to pass. It feels good to start fresh!

Your disposition is introspective. Rest and

reflect ...the time to focus on external circum-

stances will come soon as your energies shift

mid to late July!

MANTRA: I take small steps in peace

This month your focus turns away from the

more personal matters that have occupied

your thoughts .You are feeling adventurous

and are ready to take a leap of faith. This is a

cycle in which you seek out new experiences

that take you beyond the mundane details of

day-to-day living. Live it up Libra, just take

caution to not tip the scale!

MANTRA: I accept the present as a gift

July is a relationship-centered month, Capri-

corn. Your emotions could bring closure to a

deep matter within. Everything seems clearer

by mid month. This clarity includes matters

at work and within career that have been a

bit hazy. You are more willing to broaden

your perceptions of the people in your life

which helps you balance it all!

MANTRA: I have balance in love

and life

I hope you’re still savoring June's lucky energy

Leo! Granted there have been some bumps

along the way, the key is 'peaceful persistence'.

Financial matters are going to transform right

before your eyes with a little courage and crea-

tivity! Enjoy some breaks in nature to find

your serenity.

MANTRA: I am grateful for all I

have

The full meaning of a relationship is coming

into clarity. It could be stimulating and even

healing. This is also a good month for focus

on money matters pertaining to budgeting

and long-range investments. Give both as-

pects equal attention this month and remem-

ber to keep it spicy Scorpio!

MANTRA: Life is an adventure

This will be a playful month. You are in-

spired creatively and emotionally. After a

period of self-protectiveness, you are now

more open and willing to take risks! Those

inspired ideas are coming into fruition. Do

pay close attention to your diet and nutrition

as that area has been a bit neglected. Choose

from the buffet of life's bounty this month!

MANTRA: My body is a sacred

You're pondering deeply all goals and hope-

fully reassessing if they are still appropriate to

your life's path. It is a month for focus on

what's most important to you and aligning

your actions with this. You will find that rela-

tionships need your deep attention. Show

your partner what you’re made of and you'll

learn more about yourself in the process!

MANTRA: I am in alignment with

my true nature

Balance is beginning to bloom! Now that

you've taken a few appropriate things off

your plate, take some time for the inside. This

is the month to take a few days away, espe-

cially near water. You will also deepen or

begin a spiritual practice. Meditate or pray

your cares away!

MANTRA: I am in harmony with

the universe

Once again, you’re off to a good start this

month Pisces! Your continued focus helps

you achieve many pertinent goals! You are

willing to go the extra mile in your result-

oriented frame of mind. Be cautious not to

spread yourself too thin. Take time to smell

the roses! The 7th-11th are good dates to do

so.

MANTRA: I am in pace with my

potential

Aimee’s Astrology


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You are entering a new phase in your life.

You will be aligning with people who

seem to be 'spiritual family', and re-

connecting with some of your biological

family. You are moving into a HEART-

centered time. As the month goes on, allow

a healthy integration of thoughts and feel-

ings to mold your decisions and activities.

Be ready Aries...times are changing!

MANTRA: My heart is open to

unconditional love

You took the month of June by the horns

Taurus! You are feeling a bit exhausted

because of it. Now is a month for refine-

ment. This includes both within relation-

ships and career. You have been finding

creative ways to earn extra money since a

shift occurred on June 11th. Align your

energy with abundance now and just learn

to let it flow!

MANTRA: I allow abundance to

flow

Some of the fanfare has faded but you are

still on an upswing. Jupiter is visiting your

sign and is the harbinger of significant

personal growth. You've overcome many

obstacles and are ready to accept success in

all areas of life. This won’t happen over-

night; nevertheless a positive attitude will

lead to advancement in business and

growing public recognition. A star is born!

MANTRA: I take each step in con-

fidence

*This horoscopes is provided for entertainment purposes only and represent the opinions of the author.

Cleveland Living Magazine and it’s management team are not responsible for the content of this or any

other article written by freelance writers.


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