Good Thing, Bad Thing, Who Knows?

A man and his teenage son lived in a beautiful valley. They were very happy, but they were also dirt-poor, and the man got tired of living in poverty.

Explore Crawford Park District

The Crawford Park District’s mission is to create, preserve, protect and manage a system of parks, nature preserves, and recreational facilities.

Memorial Day History

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Stargazing Awe & Wonder

Do you ever look up at the stars and feel an overwhelming sense of peace? You’re not alone.

Thanksgiving Tidbits

With Thanksgiving approaching, families often repeat holiday traditions from their parents, grandparents, and even further back. Everything from traditional foods to stories are shared and passed down over the years.

The Autumn

Go, sit upon the lofty hill,
And turn your eyes around,
Where waving woods and waters wild
Do hymn an autumn sound.
The summer sun is faint on them,
The summer flowers depart,
Sit still, as all transform’d to stone,
Except your musing heart.

What’s in a Name?

Jack of all Trades: Dating to the 14th century, this phrase describes a person who is skilled in many areas, which in most cases would be a compliment.

The Riderless Horse

On the Thursday night after Log Cabin Days at 8:30pm, I was watching the Cleveland Guardians on TV. I received a phone call from my driver who worked a very long day.

A Man and the Birds

You can’t have your cake and eat it too dates back at least to a book by John Heywood in the 1500s, meaning “you can’t have it both ways.”