http://www.gloriaferris.net one woman's view from a place by the zoo in the city Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:45:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Several people over the last week and a half have emailed me or called me to let me know that Mayor Jackson is looking for a new Cleveland Municipal School District Board Member.  Those of you who know me well are quite aware that the plight of education ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/04/mayor-jackson-asked-and-i-responded/ http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/03/were-live-blogging-the-primary-election-results-at-wkyc/ Something is greatly disturbing me on this Election Day.  Reading comments on blogs, reading news stories from the wire services, and receiving three phone calls last night from Republican friends asking for advice on which judges to vote for on the Democratic ballot has made me shake my head in wonder.  ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/03/say-it-isnt-so-take-two/ Tomorrow we vote for two very important issues that identify us as a community.  The voters of Cuyahoga County consistently support quality of life issues that affect our communities.  These are hard times financially for a lot of folks in our communities in Cuyahoga County, but I believe that again ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/03/vote-for-issue-two-and-issue-15/ Ironically, the one county official that should NOT have a primary does.  I cannot imagine that Cuyahoga County voters will turn their backs on the man who has had their backs through these tough times.  But just in case you need to be reminded who he is, what he stands ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/02/vote-for-cuyahoga-county-treasurer-jim-rokakis/ http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/02/live-blogging-the-presidential-primary-debate-cleveland/ There is a lot of talk lately about historic moments occurring during the Democratic Primaries in 2008 and the eventual nominee chosen at the Democratic Convention later this year.  The two moments talked about more than any others is the nomination of a black man or the first woman for ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/02/an-historic-moment-in-the-history-of-america/ This month's Brews explored a topic that is fast approaching D-Day- the new  AMP Ohio "clean coal" contract that Cleveland City Council will sign or reject on March 1.  There will be a public hearing held this Friday, February 22 which will provide the last discussion before a vote is ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/02/midtown-brews-made-me-brood/ Conversations enhance knowledge, provoke analysis and strenghten beliefs as well as cause discomfort when met with a challenge to tried and true axioms that don't appear to fit any more.  The conversations that I have had lately have underscored many of the things I have read, heard, and believe but many ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/02/food-for-thought/ Recently, I have had the opportunity to participate in some extraordinary conversations with some very talented individuals.  I am learning new ways to say things, new ways to think about issues and realities, and gaining new insights by comparing book reviews, listening to questions and answers at Meet The Bloggers ... http://www.gloriaferris.net/2008/02/conversation-adds-wealth-to-my-world/