Eric Chase

Maumee City Admin Patrick Burtch is on, errrr was coming on to get the vote out for the town in the final four of the Strongest Town competition. Instead, I, we, got all the explanations we may have been looking for, or missed, about the entirety of the Uptown Maumee reimagining. I love Patrick's passion for designing cities! Also, the fondue spot IS open now.  First...it finally happened. A local teacher is no longer with job because of her Only Fans account. I know, PAY TEACHERS MORE. HOW!?

Alex helped me with some additional context to this apartment situation, but there's NO reason not to pick up your dogs poop. If you won't, don't get a dog please.  First, Balance and Jersey Mike's doing good! My PAT attempt is missing a lot of P's. I think you'll like 3 Body Problem.

Watch out Denis Villaneuve! My friend Amanda Held, founder of HOOVES, has returned but not to share any new components of the program. Only that a very special documentary of a time during the retreat will be screened at the Maumee Indoor on April 6th. She will say it much better than me, but I think Amanda is saying, even if the horse aspect doesn't appeal to you, seeing people change their lives for the better will impact and motivate you, perhaps to do the same, in the way that works for you. First! I am not changing Diddy's name, the pedestrian bridge could be more aesthetically successful than for actual use, and the cost of Toledo Flo-Rida tickets. 

It's rare I get as disappointed, as quickly, at government entities as MANY people do, but in this case, with nearly a half million dollars unspent in something I supported, I am...perturbed!

Beyonce throwing another haymaker at certain country music fans by saying her album isn't country.  This cold has not been fun. Missed the first two rounds, but it got me now. Movie remake are not something to be angered about.

If you're here, there's a really good chance you're familiar with and have explored mindfulness in the past. We're fortunate to have a place here in Toledo that can help improve your mastery of mindfulness. Their CEO, Isabella Weik , visits to tell us all about it, and her path to its leadership role.  It's not a common last name, so yes, you may be familiar with her parents, who are influential and helpful parts of our community!

I think I've undertaken something most people should work on in therapy, but I think I've read enough about it, and have enough of a foundation of the basics, I can try positive affect treatment on my own.  First, a Justin solo show turned into an NSYNC reunion. A cat's Joker origin story. The UT men lost. No real surprise, just terrible disappointing. Again. 

...but that's for me. Of almost anything, our financial decisions are deeply personal. Down the pennies. But I think the March 19 mental health levy yes VOTE is a worthwhile one. Let MHRSB Scott Sylak explain why. First, should Ryan Gosling have a big radio hit song?

I've had a few personal lodestar's since 2020... This is like NOTHING in history, so be careful of your comparisons. Let consumers bring down costs without Fed help. A job with higher costs is better than no job, inability to find one and pay for things. After listening to a favorite podcast of mine, I had to yell to myself SO RAISING INTEREST RATES REALLY JUST MADE IT WORSE!? (It was supposed to make things better, perhaps faster than this.)

Scott Hayes is back. Not really for an Acoustics For Autism recap, though we do get a small one, but Scott is here to talk about a local rally a few weeks to ago that discussed how jobs would be lost, how our area would be negatively impacted and other concerns about EV mandates that we are moving towards quickly. First, a stirring speech that all should listen to. I bet you'll find a thing or two about being a better human. And Toledo's favorite media personalities. 

The annual TPD v TFRD Battle of the Badges is next Saturday at the Huntington Center. Always good to have retired Lt. (but current hockey team GM) Joe Linnenkugel visit to talk about the game and who it benefits, but this time, his daughter Kendall, former BGSU goalie and current Walleye broadcaster AND TFRD player is with Joe. Her helping to bring back BGSU women's hockey, the beginning of her broadcasting career, his retirement and a sales pitch for TFRD, and another remembering of Pvt. Sterling 'Butch' Raye. Listen to the intro for an unfortunate technical disclaimer.

Alex is as excite as anyone I know for the Dune sequel. Wendy's considering surge or dynamic pricing, but that may not be all bad. Had to pull a post down because it just wasn't worth any further potential headaches. I'm Just Ken will be performed at the Oscars. What's the best time for work meetings. Amazon says keep it and other customer service encounters. 

And not bring any bad weather, but the forecast looks promising!  Before we get to TAKE THE SHUTTLES TAKE THE SHUTTLES TAKE THE SHUTTLES, the best looking volunteer, the most talented of the nearly 100 performers, let's... talk about the end of the daily torment of winter, and a true pay as you go healthcare model

We welcome new Maumee Mayor Jim MacDonald for a visit. As you might guess, lots more discussion about the road diet, and all things with the reinvention of Uptown Maumee. You will be FLOORED at how many businesses have had to close up shop due to the work on Conant.  Just how close to the end are we with the work? Jim was a long time Maumee police officer and the department's chief as well. He had some memorable experiences with a visit to Quantico and FBI-land there.  He's got to pack the Maumee Indoor, what theater is he doing it with?

A Catfluencer, Hannah Shaw is coming to Toledo with my Toledo Animal Rescue friends. Cool, now support Caitlin Clark in the WNBA so she can get P A I D. Woops, not mentioned was, ESPN, you need help and live sports is the Golden Goose, so PUSH THE LEAGUE! I had no idea there were anti-sidewalk people. Can we work around 'my kid won't eat that'? If Beyonce is doing a country album I think there's two motives.   

There is a new program at Lourdes called the Initiative For Exoneration. It's taught by a friend I met with the Lucas Co. Suicide Prev. Coalition back in 2017, Professor Kristin Blochowski. With her on this visit is the program's director Dr. Jessica Ziegler. The ladies give an overview of the program and what it and the students are working on and then (deep breath)...basically trying to fix all of society.  Why are people wrongfully convicted? Why are they often poor and of color? How much is do to intentionally impropriety by law enforcement or otherwise? How many people have been exonerated, if they have been at all? Where does mental health play into this? What is this political modern form of racism and classism at work, outcasting people at best.   

In a shocking turn of events more people, who probably don't even live there, are outraged at more changes coming to Conant. I actually applaud leadership for doing what I expect of them! See what we can't. It's smart of UT to cut things that people aren't interested in. Yes, it's going to upset people. That's not a stomach virus or otherwise, YOU'RE PREGNANT. Local twins who make electronic rock that will be performing at Acoustics for Autism. Are we finally getting a Ross!? A Toledo first for me this morning on the way to work!  

My friend, and the city's disability manager, AND sled hockey player, Valerie Fatica visits again to talk about next Tuesday's game at the Huntington Center against the Walleye. This time she brought her coach and teammate along for the visit.  First, the biggest winner on Sunday night was X X X X X

A day late but the thoughts are the same.  Taylor SZA Taylor Jay Z Trevor Taylor! Some things to watch (and not - KOTFM per Alex) like Masters of Air

Restaurant Week Toledo hits for the 14th time and I'm excited to have Anna Toney, from Leadership Toledo, and Ella, Youth LT star, to visit for a preview. First... WHAT made January so bad? Highest drafted UT player ever? LOUD BUDGETING! Another what I learned from Tik Tok segment.  The same issues, 30 years later. Exactly the same!