Someone recently brought up the subject of Esther Hamilton, an old reporter for the Youngstown Vindicator. I am so glad. I was beginning to think that I dreamed her. But as it turns out, I think she was a real person. For Youngstowners of my generation, Esther was legendary. Kind of like King Arthur, […]
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Spelling Bees: Not Just For Smart Kids Anymore
We have an adult spelling bee down here. It’s sponsored by a literacy council, it’s in September, and the ads show a local TV personality dressed as a bee that’s either pregnant or has a large stomach tumor. I’m guessing that’s their way of saying, “Come on! Join the grown-up spelling bee! We look […]