4 posts tagged “cleveland”

Ever since we did a sweat lodge last weekend, I've been a little out of sorts.  So we went to John Carroll University yesterday to walk the labyrinth.  It totally put me back to rights - I immediately felt more grounded and centered, and I feel so blessed that we have such a beautiful thing available to us, practically in our backyard.  Thank you, John Carroll :)

John Carroll Labyrinth

Every year since we've been in Cleveland we've gone to a little resort town right on Lake Erie - Geneva-on-the-Lake, you get the name LOL - on the 4th of July.  It's kind of middle America meets bikers; and it's one street crowded with the most fabulous assortment of people, and lined with all kinds of little shops and entertainment:  antiques, tattoo parlors, mini golf, arcades, music, bars, restaurants, donuts, lemonade, souvenirs, etc.  Check out the sign for the mini golf course:  "The Oldest Miniature Golf Course in the United States in Continuous Play; Est. in 1924."  We think that's very cool!  Fireworks at 10 pm, everyone stops to ooh and ahh, and a good time is had by all :)

There aren't many things that make me happier than a stop at Gallucci's, and I typically wait until I need a few things that I like to get specifically from there... because I can walk out with SO much that I don't need, but must have :)  It's always an experience and delights all of my senses!  I can get lost in there for hours; yesterday, I was good :)  And the experience lives on in the two-bags-full that came home with me.  If you live in Cleveland, you probably know Gallucci's.  If you come to Cleveland, stop in and wander around - I think you'll be pleased :)

Gallucci's

 ...and so do we!!! 

And tonight we love it just a little more, discovering -- by way of Drew Carey's ongoing connection with his hometown -- Antonio's!!  (Check out the latest if you haven't heard. The link also has lots of Clevelanders commenting on the best pizza in the area - a definite must read!)  

It was amazing, and we have lots of leftovers for later, or tomorrow... or probably both ;)

Thank you, Drew Carey, for turning us on to our new favourite restaurant - you're a good guy, and we love YOU as much as we love Cleveland!!

Antonio's, Parma OH 28 June 08

 Cleveland does indeed rock ;)