Cleveland Living Magazine
Vol. 1 Issue 2
Artist of the Month
Sexify-Beauty How Not Taking “No” for an Answer Paid for Local Entrepreneur's Acting Career Plus CULINARY EDITION CLEVELAND HAS THE TASTE OF DIVERSITY BATTLE OF THE MUSTARDS
Cleveland Living Magazine 1
From the CEO‌
Thank you, Cleveland! In our first issue we were just getting to know how this all works, but with all the support we have received from Clevelanders we feel confident in the fact that we will continue to bring you, our readers, the best magazine we can produce. Thank you for all the positive feedback we have received thus far, it has been the fuel to our creativity and an inspiration to continue working for you. It is because of the support of our readers like you that we have completed our second issue. We continuously thank our spectacular team, who’s hard work has made this magazine a success. Also a very special thanks to our sponsors, for their continued support that makes this project possible. Thank you Northeast Ohio, we will remain committed to our readers and this wonderful place we call HOME.
You can contact us with questions or suggestions at 216-535-8611 or at contact-us@cleliving.com. For even more about Cleveland Living Magazine, Follow us on Facebook/ Youtube/Twitter.
Sincerely, Lory Rosa
uld o c d a r u Yo be here... Call us @ 216-535-8611 Email us at contact-us@cle-living.com
2 Cleveland Living Magazine
Table of Contents Detours 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
Food CULINARY CORNER FOR JULY - 9 CLEVELAND HAS THE TASTE OF DIVERSITY - 10 BATTLE OF THE MUSTARDS - 12
Entertainment 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 creative 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.
Cleveland Living Magazine 3
DETOURS Best Kept Secret on Campus for Music Lovers 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 secluded 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 Circle. They wanted to invest in not only a bar, but a place where they could build a community 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 instead pass around a donation jar to help support the artists that are playing. Many of the artists are local, but they have also hosted international acts, like Travis Caudle from Australia, and have show-cased some wellknown 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 talents 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 another room where you can play foosball and
4 Cleveland Living Magazine
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.
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 Congressional 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 scene”. Since his passing, his daughter Jenna has taken over and continued with her father’s vision. She encourages musicians to Martin’s 2 daughters, Jenna and Shisha, reperform and enjoys seeing them come in to member growing up there because, as Jenna their own music style. “This is where musidescribes, “There is such a social, living cians get to shine, where they get to have room feel here. Like a house for musicians.” their moment.” She explains. “There’s just something about music that creates a great environment.”
The Barking Spider Where Live Music is Better
When Jenna was 11, and the Barking Spider first opened, a stray black dog would constantly come visit her and her family. One day, the dog placed his head on Jenna, 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 photographs from many of Martin’s travels. Every piece has such an interesting 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
The Barking Spider is located on 11310 Juniper Road in Cleveland. You can check out their schedule on their website www.barkingspidertavern.com.
Photography by, James MacKay
Creative ways to recharge yourself have a Lunch Vacation 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 decompress 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.
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 inspired by Helen Keller.
“A free get-away close to Downtown Cleveland to help you recharge”
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 Close to downtown Cleveland, and right of I-90, this paradise, and allows you to interact with foliage not otherwise hidden gem is close enough to allow you to have a perfect indigenous to Ohio. The greenhouse has multiple areas of little lunch vacation. Enjoy!
More ways to relax without spending your paid-time off... Coordinate with your co-worker and hire a masseuse, 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 minute session in your car or any other quite place can help you make the most of your short lunch break.
Cleveland Living Magazine 5
VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT
JUST CHILD’s PLAY...
More professionals today are hardcore gamers.
Today’s gamers are not just geeks
Just like Apple founder, Steve Jobs, commanded 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 latest and greatest products. Large conventions that mimic an award show like E-3 and Comiccon 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 advertising was done via commercials during the morning cartoons are no more. Now the average 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 media. 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.
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 When it comes to games, they still offer the most technology advanced products and gamers are fascinated by how real Lara preference. Cleveland has Croft looks. Many games provide the gamer the opportunity to multiple online groups that host games and maintain create a self-image avatar their members informed of and become more imall upcoming events and mersed in the story line. new technology. July 8th Online groups have develis National Video Gamer oped a community with day, so dust off your concomplex gaming systems and a sense of camaraderie sole and join in the fun. that provides a social com-
6 Cleveland Living Magazine
The Emerald Necklace Cleveland’s Ultimate Accessory By, Jennifer Tortorici ensure you get the most out Northeast Ohio has some of the most daz- of your outdoor experiences. zling green gems that span over 60 miles The Institute of Great Outlong. This is no stretch of the imagination, doors offers year-round activrather it’s a stretch of trails that link the ities that help develop outCleveland Metroparks reservations togeth- door skills like kayaking, backer that inspired the nickname “Emerald packing or mountain biking. Not only do Necklace”. While the Metroparks are well they rent gear in the summer, but they also known, not everyone knows that there is rent snowshoes during the winter and have more to them than just parks and picnic toboggan chutes at Mill Stream Run Resertables. The 16 reservations cover over vation. The all-purpose trails can also be 21,000 acres of land, which includes the utilized for cross-country skiing when there well-renowned Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and 8 golf courses. Winding through the parks are all-purpose trails that provide a place for hiking, walking, cycling, and in-line skating, and the bridle trails provide a scenic ride for horseback riding. There are also 5 physical fitness trails that consist of 18 exercise stations spaced out over 1 to 1.5 mile paths that offer a different type of exercise at each station. There are also 2 mountain This photo courtosy of James MacKay biking loops, a shorter loop about a ½ mile long for beginners, and a longer loop with is enough snow on the ground. Other opmore steep terrain for the more experitions to cultivate an education in the outenced rider. doors are Nature Tracks, which is a mobile If aquatics are more your thing, you can classroom that utilizes SMARTboard techrelax at Huntington Beach or one of the nology, and Look About Lodge in South swimming areas at Hinckley Lake, Wallace Chagrin Reservation. This facility serves as Lake, or Ledge Pool or visit one of the an outdoor education center that focuses many rivers, waterfalls, and fishing spots. on extended programs for school group Rocky River was even named “150 Best field trips that can include overnights, Places to fish in America” in the June 2007 workshops, summer camp and more. Night issue of Field and Stream magazine. Don’t time is also a good time for learning on a worry if you can’t find your favorite fishing solar system walk that was created through pole from last year, the Metroparks also the Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland rents out fishing gear during the summer. School System, and NASA Lewis (now Glenn) Research Center. Or if you have There are numerous resources offered to
By Jennifer Tortorici
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 treasure hunt that lets you interact in an on-line community and through certain caches as they are transported from location to location. 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 Cleveland Metroparks website at www.clemetparks.com. For more on the mountain biking loop you can call CanalWay at 216-206-1000 or check the CAMBA web site.
Cleveland Living Magazine 7
Why the Casino is the Place to Be... By Anton Conkle
Unless you have been living under the proverbial rock for the last few months, chances are you know about the Horseshoe 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 downtown Cleveland in the former Higbee Building on Public Square, the Horseshoe looks pretty unassuming (aside from the long lines and numerous police officers 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 ongoing revitalization. Slot machines, table games, restaurants and bars offer a refreshing and entertaining respite for Clevelanders and all of the other patrons from across the region.
been created, with nearly all of them going to Cleveland area residents. Downtown 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
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 summer officially here, it’s safe to say that downtown Cleveland will be the place to be and the Horseshoe will be the epicenter.
“Cleveland’s newest attraction generates a buzz attracting new business to the Down Town area.”
abandoned office buildings, fixing the infrastructure, creating better access to other downtown attractions like the Rock Aside from the allure of entertainment, n Roll Hall of Fame, and giving a portion to the Horseshoe will have a significant eco- the sheriff’s office for crime prevention nomic affect for Cleveland, Cuyahoga and those suffering from gambling addicCounty and Ohio. According to the Cleve- tion. land Plain Dealer, roughly 1600 jobs have
8 Cleveland Living Magazine
If you have a gaming problem, please call Gambler’s Anonymous- (216) 771-2248
Culinary Corner for July 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:
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.
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).
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
Cleveland Living Magazine 9
Cleveland has the Ta s t e o f D i v e r s i t y By: David Lee
When dining in Cleveland a word that comes to mind is diver-
40th and Saint Clair; a very fancy Chinese restaurant that has
sity; especially with the way that the city is structured and the amazing food, but excellence definitely comes with a cost as it large amounts of different cultures that have migrated here. One of the most classic 24 hour diners in Cleveland is Steve’s
is a bit pricey, yet still worth the experience. Spice Kitchen and Bar on West 58th and Detroit is a
Hot dogs; located on Lorain Avenue, Steve’s is definitely a rele- fairly new location owned by Spice of Life catering; they offer vant place to go to for some breakfast, lunch, or just stopping
a five star dining experience, great happy hour specials and
by for a quick hot dog. Steve’s Lunch is the official name of the even live music on the weekends, it is definitely a great place diner and it is near and dear to the
to grab a bite and a drink and espe-
city because it was featured in the
cially a classy restaurant to take a
opening theme of the Drew Carry
date. Among other classy five star
show, who is a Cleveland native.
restaurants downtown has Morton’s
The Westside Market on West 25th
located in Terminal Tower Down-
is also a classic piece of history in
town down the street from the up-
the city and offers the most di-
coming Horseshoe casino and the
verse selection of produce, meats,
new restaurant that occupied the
fish, and many other services. Its historic appeal is accentuated by the fact that it is located in the
“Cleveland has such a diverse selection of places to grab a bite and enjoy with some friends.”
already historic Ohio City, and the Westside Market dates back to 1840. When it comes to sandwiches nobody does it better
old Fat Fish Blue location The Tilted Kilt. Downtown Cleveland is definitely starting to experience an entrepreneurial 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-
than Slyman’s on East 31st and Saint Clair especially when it
tablishments in town Canary’s restaurant. The business is
comes to their signature corned beef sandwich; the line on
cash only with amazing prices, a family atmosphere, as well as
Saint Patrick’s Day wraps around the corner. Slyman’s is lo-
excellent food.
cated in the heart of Chinatown which is filled with a variety of different Oriental establishments including Siam Cafe on East
10 Cleveland Living Magazine
Our vision of creating a compassionate care service that would treat people with respect, dignity, and first-rate care is shared by our team members.
Our caregivers are experienced, well educated, and committed to ensuring the highest quality of services for all of our cherished clients. All of our staff must pass a rigorous background check before joining the Alpha Home Health Agency team.
Some times we all have situations that can present difficulties with activities of daily living . We are here to help you in those times. We provide:
Senior Care
Respite Care
Personal Care Services
Companion Services
Call us for a list of services and a free consultation.
www.ahhahomecare.com Cleveland Living Magazine 11
The Great Lake Debate By Jennifer Tortorici
Battle of the Mustards
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.
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 debates of the best to come out of the stadium is actually between 2 Cleveland natives, Bertman’s Original Ballpark Mustard and Baseball enthusiasts and foodies alike have stood their Authentic Stadium Mustard. Let’s take a quick look under the ground as to which one is the mightier mustard. Blogs and artilabels to find out the origins of each. cles (such as this one) have posed the question over and over again to no avail. But whichever you choose, the mustard does Bertman’s was founded in 1920 by Joseph Bertman in not have to be reserved just for hot dogs. It has been used in all the family garage on E 147thSt near Kinsman. It began as a place types of recipes and dishes that can be found online. If you have where spices and pickles could be processed and packaged and any you would like to share, or just want to chew the fat on in the mid-1930’s it was known as Bertman’s Pickle Company. It which one you prefer, please post your comments on our soon relocated to E 76th St near Cedar where they started to carry other wholesale items such as salad dressings, coffee, tea, and Facebook page at canned and dried foods. But their most reputable product was facebook.com/Clevelandlivingmagazine the ballpark mustard that was first carried in League Park. It was or email us at www.cle-living.com so popular that it was brought over when Municipal Stadium opened and again when Jacob’s field was constructed. The mustard is a spicy tan-colored secret concoction that became available 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-
12 Cleveland Living Magazine
A Guided Journey Where You, the Reader, Provide the Light.
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 emotion 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 sacrifice 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 it really 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 responsibility of your own feelings, you can be happy…1+1=sizzle.
-Niko
Please send your comments, questions, and topic ideas to Niko at: LitUpCleveland@gmail.com
Cleveland Living Magazine 13
HOW NOT TAKING “NO” FOR AN ANSWER PAID FOR LOCAL SELF-MADE ENTREPRENEUR. B y L o r y Ros a
Some people have all the opportunities 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 promoter who can now add actress to her list of achievements. Born in the Cleveland area, she became yet another child in the foster care system and was shifted to different homes throughout her life. Instead of allowing this to dictate what would be the course of her life and become another stereotype, she saw the positive in her situation 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 interview, Priscilla admits that for quite a while she would not disclose that she was a product 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 circumstances. 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 succeed. During her college years, she participated 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 continued to do promotions and MC for local venues for the last four years. During that time, she has done some modeling and participated 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
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 SexifyBeauty promoter, you can schedule an appointment through her Facebook page which can be accessed through a link provided 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 anything you want in life.”
14 Cleveland Living Magazine
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 everyone”. When you are five feet tall and curvy like her, a model is not what people picture as your profession and therefore she has struggled with industry stereotypes. But Priscilla refused to take “no” for an answer and would not jeopardize her health with extreme diets. She is curvy and short and proud of it. Priscilla is now an actress who has appeared on networks like Fox.
Limo courtesy of Aqua Limo 440-808-2782 Photography by, James MacKay
REJOICING THROUGH OUR TRIALS Sometimes life appears to be extremely overwhelming. 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 develops 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
THE “HEAT” IS ON… START YOUR OWN BUSINESS… MAKE $$ MONEY $$ ON ENERGY BILLS NOW!!!
For more information call 1-877-805-5985 Cleveland Living Magazine 15
Aimee’s Astrology
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 circumstances will come soon as your energies shift mid to late July!
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!
July is a relationship-centered month, Capricorn. 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 accept the present as a gift
MANTRA: I have balance in love and life
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 aspects equal attention this month and remember to keep it spicy Scorpio!
This will be a playful month. You are inspired 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: I take small steps in peace
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 creativity! Enjoy some breaks in nature to find your serenity.
MANTRA: I am grateful for all I have
You're pondering deeply all goals and hopefully 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 relationships 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
16 Cleveland Living Magazine
MANTRA: Life is an adventure
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, especially 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
MANTRA: My body is a sacred
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 resultoriented 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
You are entering a new phase in your life. You will be aligning with people who seem to be 'spiritual family', and reconnecting with some of your biological family. You are moving into a HEARTcentered time. As the month goes on, allow a healthy integration of thoughts and feelings to mold your decisions and activities. Be ready Aries...times are changing!
You took the month of June by the horns Taurus! You are feeling a bit exhausted because of it. Now is a month for refinement. This includes both within relationships 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: My heart is open to unconditional love
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 overnight; nevertheless a positive attitude will lead to advancement in business and growing public recognition. A star is born!
MANTRA: I take each step in confidence
*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.
Offering… ♦ Reiki ♦Chakra Attuning ♦Therapeutic massage for individuals and couples ♦Reflexology of the hands and feet ♦Intuitive spiritual consultation among others services... For more information call 1005 Kenilworth Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44113
www.heavenlyhardware.com
Located in the historic Tremont District 216-861-9000 Cleveland Living Magazine 17
Tips, Tricks and Trivia of Cleveland
Meet the Team CEO Lory Rosa Writers
Cleveland became the world's first city to be lighted electrically in 1879
Aimee Jordan Anton Conkle David Lee Jennifer Tortorici Niko LeNore Anderson Lory Rosa Marketing
Clevelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playhouse Square Center is the second largest performing arts center in the US, with NY's Lincoln Center being the first
Brandon Gee Felicia Lopez James MacKay Tanisha Velez Tech Support Albert Gutierrez Photography James MacKay Jen Tortorici Media Consultant Brizeida Cruz Contact us
Playhouse Square offers season tickets in sponsorship with Key Bank. For more information, visit www.playhousesquare.org/ broadway/plans
18 Cleveland Living Magazine
By phone 216-535-8611 Via e-mail Contact-us@cle-living.com Online
Cle-living.com
Like us on
Puzzle
Answers: 1-Black car, 2-People on sidewalk, 3-Police car, 4-RTA bus, 5-Sign on light post, 6-Yeild sign, 7-Balasters on roof, 8-Building capping detail
Picture Differences Find the 8 differences in the two pictures. Mail completed puzzle to Cleveland Living Magazine and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be entered to win one of many prizes. Mailing address: Cleveland Living Magazine 1568 S. Green Rd PO Box 21045 South Euclid, Ohio 44121
Imagineâ&#x20AC;Ś your ad here. Call us @ 216-535-8611
Cleveland Living Magazine 19
Cle-living.com 216-535-8611
20 Cleveland Living Magazine