The Cleveland Foundation turned 100 years old this year. Each month, they plan on providing for a free event. Last Month, they provided free fares on RTA on January 16. This weekend, the Great Lakes Science Center was free yesterday. Since the Science Center, in my opinion, is geared to kids, I did not visit the museum. Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was free. Despite visiting on January 20, I decided to visit again.
My brother Bob and I took the #35 bus downtown. He headed towards work. I headed towards the Rapid Station in Tower City Center. However, I saw a trolley near Horseshoe Casino (Part of Tower City Center. Since I am not "fluent" in the routes of the trolleys that only run on weekends, I asked the driver if she went near the Rock Hall. She referred me to the L line (The other trolley was the C line.). Fortunately, the trolley that I wanted pulled up moments later. After a short layover, five passengers headed for their destination. Two other people joined us later for the trip that left us in front of the Rock Hall. (It goes by the Great Lakes Science Center next door before it turns around to go back in front of Horseshoe Casino.)
After exiting the trolley, I discovered the line to enter the Rock Hall stretched on to East 9th Street. The end of the line was across from the U.S. Coast Guard Station. I waited twenty-five minutes in the cold before I reached a heated tent, that is usually not there. After about five minutes in a spiraling line (with a short time in the elements, I was in the building. Within five minutes or so, I was free to enjoy the Rock Hall.
While in line, I had picked up a guide of today's events and a guide on current exhibits. I discovered that I missed two films. One was The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit. The other was Rock and Roll Revue. As a result, I started off with a brief look at exhibits on Atlantic Records and Sun Records.
My main event of the day can best be described in this description that I found on the Rock Hall Web Site (http://www.rockhall.com)
Dick Clark's American Bandstand: The Longest-Running Music Program in Television History (19 Minutes) Located in the Forest City Charitable / RMS Foundations Legends of Rock Theater From 1952 to 1989, American Bandstand brought the latest dance crazes and the most popular artists of the day into American living rooms, sparking the imaginations of generations of teenagers from coast to coast. This film features segments from the show. - See more at: http://www.rockhall.com/exhibits/films-at-the-rock-hall/#sthash.4LPy4ChT.dpuf
The film was a good review of American Bandstand over the years. After the movie, I walked through the inductee signature area that is located in a narrow walkway that starts on the Third Floor and ends on the Fourth Floor. One funny moment occurred before I reached the Third Floor. While on a crowded escalator, a gentleman, holding a child, did not immediately vacate the escalator when it ended. Fortunately, a human domino effect did not happen.
After the Signatures (if available) of the inductees and Biographies of last year's inductees, I made a brief visit to the Rolling Stones exhibit before I headed towards the stairs on my way out of the Rock Hall. I took the steps all the way to the lower level of the Rock Hall. I should have been able to have an easy exit out of the Rock Hall, but the door must have been locked, so I headed back to the Ground Level and a relatively easy exit through the main Exit Door. I was alone on the stairs, and the lobby was not very crowded. As I was leaving around 4:10 P.M., I discovered that the line to enter the Museum was now non-existent.
I saw the L Line that would have taken me back to Horseshoe Casino, but I wanted to take the Waterfront Line because it is an interesting ride. It goes past First Energy Stadium (where the Cleveland Browns try to play football) and through the East Bank of the Flats until it reaches Tower City Center. They then become either the Green Line or the Blue Line. (The Blue Line goes to where Van Aken Boulevard, Warrensville Center Road, Chagrin Boulevard, and Northfield Roads almost intersect. The Green Line goes to Green Road and Shaker Boulevard. Both destinations are in Shaker Heights.) I exited at Tower City Center. The train was a little more crowded than the trolley, but it was not packed. I had my own seat.
After I left Tower City Center, I crossed Superior Avenue to catch the #35 bus to take me towards my house. After an uneventful ride, I went to C's Beverage and Deli on Broadview Road to buy lottery tickets (Classic Lotto, Mega Millions)! I then came home to eat salmon (cold), couscous, peas, and mushrooms (They were microwaved.) for dinner. My snack was a peanut butter-chocolate chip granola bar. The food was tasty. I intend on relaxing for the rest of the evening.
In conclusion, I really miss the talents of Dick Clark.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Return to the Old School
Last Friday, I picked up Holy Name's 100 Year Memory Book from the school located in Parma Heights. The official day was a week ago Saturday, but bus co-ordination was non-existent. At Bob's birthday party on Monday, I made arrangements with Maggie to take me to Holy Name to pick up the book on Wednesday. (For $10 extra, I could have had the book mailed, but I decided to go with the cheaper option.) There was too much snow on Wednesday, so I made arrangements to pick up the book on Thursday. However, Bishop Lennon was celebrating Mass at the School, so Friday worked out better.
Friday started with a trip to MetroHealth for some routine post-doctor visit business. Maggie drove me there and back. We then went to Holy Name to pick up the book. Bob accompanied us on the trip. I went in the building alone. I went to the office to meet with my contact. When my contact was not reached by phone, a secretary procured a book for me.
After Holy Name, we went to TGI Friday's on Tiedman Road (Near the Perkins from the last Post) for lunch because Maggie had a $50 Gift Card. We all had the special that included half a sandwich and either soup or salad. We all had the French Dip and Fries, but each of us opted for a different soup. I had the Clam Chowder. Bob had French Onion Soup. Maggie had the Broccoli Cheese Soup (This was surprising because Maggie is famous for loving French Onion Soup.). We topped off our meals by splitting a slice of Cheese Cake. The food was appetizing.
After lunch, Maggie took us home for a brief stay before she took me and Bob to the Main Post Office. Bob went to work. I caught a bus downtown. I went to the Main Library because it was too cold outside to wait for a bus to take me to Rocky River Public Library. I also wanted to clarify a bus time because I had grabbed the wrong bag.
After the library, I went to Qdoba, also in Rocky River, for dinner. I had Chicken Tacos in Crispy Shells and Pork Quesadillas in Flour Tortillas. I also bought Steak Tacos and Chicken Quesadillas, both in Flour Tortillas for Bob to eat the next day. I was scolded for trying to use two coupons on the same day in the same restaurant. It was usually not a problem in the past. I was able to use the second coupon, though.
After Qdoba, I walked down to a nearby Aldi in Fairview Park. The snow clearance was so bad that I walked in the street for a part of the walk. After Aldi, I took a bus (#49), a train (Red Line), and another bus (#35) home. After a very long day, I relaxed the rest of the evening. The whole day was enjoyable.
After three Posts in one night, I have earned the right to relax again. Have a good night!!
Friday started with a trip to MetroHealth for some routine post-doctor visit business. Maggie drove me there and back. We then went to Holy Name to pick up the book. Bob accompanied us on the trip. I went in the building alone. I went to the office to meet with my contact. When my contact was not reached by phone, a secretary procured a book for me.
After Holy Name, we went to TGI Friday's on Tiedman Road (Near the Perkins from the last Post) for lunch because Maggie had a $50 Gift Card. We all had the special that included half a sandwich and either soup or salad. We all had the French Dip and Fries, but each of us opted for a different soup. I had the Clam Chowder. Bob had French Onion Soup. Maggie had the Broccoli Cheese Soup (This was surprising because Maggie is famous for loving French Onion Soup.). We topped off our meals by splitting a slice of Cheese Cake. The food was appetizing.
After lunch, Maggie took us home for a brief stay before she took me and Bob to the Main Post Office. Bob went to work. I caught a bus downtown. I went to the Main Library because it was too cold outside to wait for a bus to take me to Rocky River Public Library. I also wanted to clarify a bus time because I had grabbed the wrong bag.
After the library, I went to Qdoba, also in Rocky River, for dinner. I had Chicken Tacos in Crispy Shells and Pork Quesadillas in Flour Tortillas. I also bought Steak Tacos and Chicken Quesadillas, both in Flour Tortillas for Bob to eat the next day. I was scolded for trying to use two coupons on the same day in the same restaurant. It was usually not a problem in the past. I was able to use the second coupon, though.
After Qdoba, I walked down to a nearby Aldi in Fairview Park. The snow clearance was so bad that I walked in the street for a part of the walk. After Aldi, I took a bus (#49), a train (Red Line), and another bus (#35) home. After a very long day, I relaxed the rest of the evening. The whole day was enjoyable.
After three Posts in one night, I have earned the right to relax again. Have a good night!!
Bob's Birthday
On February 3, we celebrated my brother Bob's Birthday. It started off with lunch at Denny's on Brookpark Road in Cleveland. Bob had a Grand Slam. I had a Chicken, Spinach. Mushroom, and Italian Cheese Blend Skillet that also included Hash Browns and Egg Whites. We enjoyed our food.
After lunch, we walked back to catch the #79A bus to go to Target and Kohl's on Ridge Road near The Shoppes at Parma (Better Known as Parmatown). Cookies were purchased at Target. We then reached The Shoppes at Parma. We visited JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Wal Mart. Due to the demolition of Macy's and future construction, we had to go outside to visit each store. Hopefully, the renovations will be worth the hassle. We then caught the #20 bus that led us to a walk down Natchez and Tampa Avenues to reach our home. We relaxed for the remainder of the afternoon.
Our sister Kathleen showed up to take Bob and me to Perkins on Tiedman Road in Brooklyn. Other guests in attendance were our sister Maggie, our brothers Tim and Joe, our niece Mandy and her husband Paul, and Tim's companion Lois. For the most part, we enjoyed our meals which involved pie (For an additional $2.99, a slice of pie and beverage were provided.) Bob opened up presents that were mostly lottery tickets and gift cards. He acknowledged the gifts and our presence. The night ended as we relaxed after Kathleen took us home. It was a night to remember.
Tomorrow, we plan on visiting Moe's Southwest Grill in North Olmsted for lunch. It was originally scheduled for his birthday, but I overslept, and Denny's, Moe's, and Perkins would have been overkill for one day anyways.
I am hoping for more fun!
After lunch, we walked back to catch the #79A bus to go to Target and Kohl's on Ridge Road near The Shoppes at Parma (Better Known as Parmatown). Cookies were purchased at Target. We then reached The Shoppes at Parma. We visited JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Wal Mart. Due to the demolition of Macy's and future construction, we had to go outside to visit each store. Hopefully, the renovations will be worth the hassle. We then caught the #20 bus that led us to a walk down Natchez and Tampa Avenues to reach our home. We relaxed for the remainder of the afternoon.
Our sister Kathleen showed up to take Bob and me to Perkins on Tiedman Road in Brooklyn. Other guests in attendance were our sister Maggie, our brothers Tim and Joe, our niece Mandy and her husband Paul, and Tim's companion Lois. For the most part, we enjoyed our meals which involved pie (For an additional $2.99, a slice of pie and beverage were provided.) Bob opened up presents that were mostly lottery tickets and gift cards. He acknowledged the gifts and our presence. The night ended as we relaxed after Kathleen took us home. It was a night to remember.
Tomorrow, we plan on visiting Moe's Southwest Grill in North Olmsted for lunch. It was originally scheduled for his birthday, but I overslept, and Denny's, Moe's, and Perkins would have been overkill for one day anyways.
I am hoping for more fun!
The Bishop Returns to St. Leo the Great Church.
On January 1, 2014, Father Jim Schmitz became Pastor at St. Leo the Great Church on Broadview Road in Cleveland, OH. On February 1, Bishop Richard Lennon "officially installed Fr. Schmitz as Pastor at the 4:00 PM Mass. He involved the parish staff, the Liturgical committee, and the Pastoral committee in the installation. Bishop Lennon was not that exciting, except that he said that the installation would start after he was done talking. This was during the Homily. He also was informal throughout the ceremony when he called him Jim instead of James. Father Schmitz, on the other hand, was more entertaining. He joked that he wished that Fr. Vesely, In Residence at St. Leo's, would speak up. (He has a booming voice at 85 years old.)
When the Mass was over, as I was exiting through the back of the church, I greeted Bishop Lennon, Fr. Schmitz, and either Fr. Al Krupp, Vicar for Retired Clergy, as well as Fr. Schmitz's Spiritual Director, or Fr. Joe Callahan, Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and a classmate of Fr. Schmitz. Other priests also in attendance were Fr. Ned Weist, Pastor of St. Leo's from 1986-1996, and Fr. Dan Schlegel, whose first assignment was at St. Leo's in 1988. He is also Fr. Schmitz's cousin. The priests that I did not greet were in the front of the church.
I was privileged to be in attendance.
When the Mass was over, as I was exiting through the back of the church, I greeted Bishop Lennon, Fr. Schmitz, and either Fr. Al Krupp, Vicar for Retired Clergy, as well as Fr. Schmitz's Spiritual Director, or Fr. Joe Callahan, Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and a classmate of Fr. Schmitz. Other priests also in attendance were Fr. Ned Weist, Pastor of St. Leo's from 1986-1996, and Fr. Dan Schlegel, whose first assignment was at St. Leo's in 1988. He is also Fr. Schmitz's cousin. The priests that I did not greet were in the front of the church.
I was privileged to be in attendance.
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