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As most of my readers know, I live about 40 miles south of Cleveland, Ohio, and work on the east side of the city. My blogging is a result of my activity on Cleveland area message boards. One of the message boards I occasionally post on is the Cleveland.com television board. One of the other posters is one who calls herself "tvspy." She is also a very active blogger and knows her history of Cleveland. One of several blogs she has written is called All things Cleveland. All things Cleveland is a very well written, well designed, blog. If you want to know about my home area, you should pay her a visit.

Also on her blog is a link to several other blogs she has written, one is about the history of US route 20, and others are about the Law and Order television shows. All are interesting blogs. Take some time and check them all out.

Cliff Note:Being a lady and married 33 years is the only thing she has revealed about herself, which is probably a smart thing, given some of the folks that visit those boards. Then again, not everybody have the character of those who read my blogs.

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All Things Cleveland said…
Hey all, thanks for stopping by my All Things Cleveland blog. It's nice to know there are people out there that read it!

Anyway, I do keep rather private - but I will tell you that I'm 53 - not 33(must have a typo somewhere). I used to be a director at a large Cleveland company but retited a few years ago. I try to keep in touch with people in Cleveland by blogging, but have also made a ton of new friends around the world with my Law & Order blogs. It amazes me how many fans there are. But, blogging really just keeps me busy and my mind sharp.

And 74wixygrad, thanks for the welcome. You have a great blog here and I plan to visit often.
June 09, 2008 11:40 AM
Cliff said…
All Things Cleveland:
You had mentioned that you have married for 33 years. That was what I was referring to.

Given the nature of the folks posting at Cleveland.com, I never try to pry and those who have revealed themselves to me and no one else, do not get revealed to anyone even privately.

I have noticed that your other blogs are quite interesting and I will have to tell my wife about your Law and Order blogs.

It's also nice to have another blogger around who's close to my age.

And you'll also find out that I like to tell my readers when others have good content.
June 09, 2008 11:58 AM
Cliff said…
And another thing.

Thanks for the great compliment!
June 09, 2008 12:23 PM
Stylin said…
Will drop by and visit her.
The guy who wrote the cartoon strip(he is from Ohio) was in an issue of Guideposts.
June 10, 2008 9:40 AM
Stylin said…
Went by to say Hi to Amias,hope she is doing okay
June 10, 2008 9:45 AM
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