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Although Linda Love is a fashion artist known all over the world, her gifts and love for her craft are noticeable here in her home town. Her dream was to open a sewing school here in Cincin- nati to teach and spread her exuberance for clothing.

 

Linda Love’s mother, Minnie Loopes Jones, was a…

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Tripp has an uncanny memory. When he was 5 or 6 years old, his parents hired someone to fix their hardwood floors. A year later they wanted to get some additional work done and were not able to remember the repairman’s name. Tripp overheard the conversation and commented, “That is Mr. Quizenberry, the wood guy.”

 

Tripp moved to Cincinnati from Blacksburg, West Virginia, with his mother so that they could be closer to his sister and her family. He didn’t know anyone but his…

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Westwood Works is an evolving discussion rather than a movement. It started as a gathering of citizens in Westwood who wanted to focus on what is right about their community and build on the assets of the largest neighborhood in the city.

 

They began by supporting a local artist who was applying to have a mural painted in the neighborhood and needed support. This group of committed folks stepped in and endorsed the application and now a beautiful mural exists on Harrison…

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When engaging in conversation with White Oak resident Matthew Mason, no matter how brief, one will eventually learn about the importance of music in his life. Expect to be asked about your own tastes and affections, too.

 

Matthew will be upfront about the sustenance he receives from this art form, and he will no doubt guide you into the genre of European heavy metal music his favorite style. When a bad day or feeling arises, Matt relies on his familiar two supports: “My best…

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A Conversation About Gifts

Gifts as defined by John McKnight in terms of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) can be anything that we like, are at good at, or are passionate or care about. If you think about it for a minute, almost anything could be a gift. I really like the Cincinnati Bengals football team. I know a lot about coaching soccer, although I might not be a very good coach. I may just like it a lot. It could still be my gift. I enjoy running and I may really care about… Continue

The Possibilities of An Invitation



I have been struck over the past year over the power of an invitation. Invitations can come in many different forms. The invitation does not have to be to some type of formal event, which we often correlate with an invitation such as to my niece’s First Communion gathering. It can be and is often more powerful if it is to something more simple, something more everyday, for eg. “would you want to go check out what’s going on at the YMCA this Thursday… Continue

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