Aug 5, 2023·edited Aug 6, 2023Liked by Ruth Stroud
Fun to visit this old post Ruth! I like the style of your writing. I used to travel occasionally to Columbus and always enjoyed the German Village. The vibrancy of a land grant university can transform a city. I was surprised that Columbus was the 2nd largest city in the Midwest. Then I remembered that Jacksonville FL is the largest city in the US (land area -- Continental). Some cities incorporate many of their suburbs into a single entity. Loved the photos!
Hi Ruth! Another great post. I know nothing about Ohio (I'm Australian) so it's all fascinating to me. I also love the idea of making your own ice cream, but have only done it once. My neighbour had an ice cream machine under her bed so I borrowed it for a few weeks, made ice cream like mad and gave it back.
Lots of fun information Ruth! Love the photos of the old brick buildings and the ice cream sounds divine. I've only driven through Ohio on the way to visit family of my husband's in Indiana. It seems that we should delve deeper.
Absolutely delightful post, Ruth! Hope you and Jeff come to Chicago at some point soon. Buckeyes look delicious and I loved Jeff’s tip about sunset photography! 📸
Always such an enjoyable and informative read, Ruth , and written with such style that I feel I’m there with you as I read. Since I’m from the Midwest myself ( not Ohio, but Minnesota) and an area with German history, I especially relished the sausage and sauerkraut dish. Thanks for a great read on a Sunday morning.
What they need to do is paint the Ohio Statehouse so it is truly a Greek revival. Lots of bright colors, just like the ancient Greeks originally used. Rather than the bleached bones of white marble that long exposure to the elements has reduced them to!
Such a wonderful piece that really shows off the beauty of German Village! It's one of the great landmarks here and I'm so pleased you and Jeff got to experience it. Come back soon!
this was such a fun read --- I grew up in Akron Oh., went to "THE" ; ) and after graduating stayed for a couple of years for a job. German Village (esp the Old Mohhawk) was like a second home to me. you captured the essence of one of my favorite cities perfectly xo
This Brit long resident in the US (including in L.A.) long ago recognized the coastal bubble mentality, because it's akin to the joke that Londoners think civilization ends at Potter's Bar (see map to make sense of that one!) Drives me bonkers, honestly. It's, ironically, a kind of provincialism of its own. 😂 Thanks for the recipe. (P.S. I would suggest a sidetrip to see gorgeous Kenyon College, and Amish country. 😀)
Fun to visit this old post Ruth! I like the style of your writing. I used to travel occasionally to Columbus and always enjoyed the German Village. The vibrancy of a land grant university can transform a city. I was surprised that Columbus was the 2nd largest city in the Midwest. Then I remembered that Jacksonville FL is the largest city in the US (land area -- Continental). Some cities incorporate many of their suburbs into a single entity. Loved the photos!
Hi Ruth! Another great post. I know nothing about Ohio (I'm Australian) so it's all fascinating to me. I also love the idea of making your own ice cream, but have only done it once. My neighbour had an ice cream machine under her bed so I borrowed it for a few weeks, made ice cream like mad and gave it back.
Oh wow, Jeni’s! My daughter and son in law’s favorite ice cream
looks like a great trip! how cool to visit the home of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream.
Lots of fun information Ruth! Love the photos of the old brick buildings and the ice cream sounds divine. I've only driven through Ohio on the way to visit family of my husband's in Indiana. It seems that we should delve deeper.
It seems wherever you go you find good eats and architecture. Keep going, eating, and writing. Always interesting and informative.
Absolutely delightful post, Ruth! Hope you and Jeff come to Chicago at some point soon. Buckeyes look delicious and I loved Jeff’s tip about sunset photography! 📸
Thanks for sharing some thoughts on my hometown. Love the Book Loft!
Brava! Beautiful job capturing the city
Always such an enjoyable and informative read, Ruth , and written with such style that I feel I’m there with you as I read. Since I’m from the Midwest myself ( not Ohio, but Minnesota) and an area with German history, I especially relished the sausage and sauerkraut dish. Thanks for a great read on a Sunday morning.
What they need to do is paint the Ohio Statehouse so it is truly a Greek revival. Lots of bright colors, just like the ancient Greeks originally used. Rather than the bleached bones of white marble that long exposure to the elements has reduced them to!
Such a wonderful piece that really shows off the beauty of German Village! It's one of the great landmarks here and I'm so pleased you and Jeff got to experience it. Come back soon!
this was such a fun read --- I grew up in Akron Oh., went to "THE" ; ) and after graduating stayed for a couple of years for a job. German Village (esp the Old Mohhawk) was like a second home to me. you captured the essence of one of my favorite cities perfectly xo
Love German Village!
This Brit long resident in the US (including in L.A.) long ago recognized the coastal bubble mentality, because it's akin to the joke that Londoners think civilization ends at Potter's Bar (see map to make sense of that one!) Drives me bonkers, honestly. It's, ironically, a kind of provincialism of its own. 😂 Thanks for the recipe. (P.S. I would suggest a sidetrip to see gorgeous Kenyon College, and Amish country. 😀)