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Monroe Street Diner: A Toledo Institution Hidden in Plain Sight

You may know about Monroe Street Diner, but there’s a lot more to this West Toledo institution than meets the eye—including a clock collection, a famous typo, and three decades of stories.

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"Only in Toledo"? Hardly: How Negativity Is Hurting Our City

Every city has crime, weird headlines, and idiots. Toledo isn't unique—but the way we talk about our city might be. Here's why the "Only in Toledo" mindset does more harm than good.

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Going in Blind: Discovering Nerdy Prudes Must Die

What started as a simple staged reading fundraiser turned into something much more and served as my introduction to the wonderfully weird world of StarKid.

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Crumbley Comedy: Toledo's Mobile Comedy Club

A look inside Crumbley Comedy Toledo, where local comics and traveling performers are building a growing comedy scene one show at a time.

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Happy 4th or Whatever...

I hate fireworks, but that's not really what this article is about. It's about a country celebrating 250 years of independence while repeating some of the same mistakes.

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The Wedding Singer: A Hartfelt Hit at The Village Players Theatre

A great musical, a talented cast, and a surprise on-stage proposal made for a weekend to remember at The Village Players Theatre.

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Where'd All My Friends Go?

An honest look at why many of my friendships have faded over the years, from anxiety and changing jobs to the awkward reality of losing touch with people you still care about.

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Robinwood and Delaware

A chance encounter with a stranger, a rainy parade, and an ordinary Toledo intersection all became part of a story about finding hope in difficult circumstances.

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Welcome to Whatever This Is

How I taught myself just enough coding to build a website, and my decision to start sharing my thoughts whether anyone requested them or not.