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Cleveland Living Magazine 1
MagazineMagazineMagazine
Artist of the Month
Vol. 1
Issue 2
Cleveland LivingCleveland LivingCleveland Living
Sexify-Beauty
How Not Taking “No” for an Answer Paid
for Local Entrepreneur's Acting Career
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CULINARY EDITIONCULINARY EDITIONCULINARY EDITION
CLEVELAND HAS THE TASTE OF DIVERSITY CLEVELAND HAS THE TASTE OF DIVERSITY CLEVELAND HAS THE TASTE OF DIVERSITY
BATTLE OF THE MUSTARDS BATTLE OF THE MUSTARDS BATTLE OF THE MUSTARDS
2 Cleveland Living Magazine
From the CEO…
Thank you, Cleveland!
In our first issue we were just getting to know how this all works, but with all the
support we have received from Clevelanders we feel confident in the fact that we will con-
tinue to bring you, our readers, the best magazine we can produce.
Thank you for all the positive feedback we have received thus far, it has been the
fuel to our creativity and an inspiration to continue working for you. It is because of the
support of our readers like you that we have completed our second issue.
We continuously thank our spectacular team, who’s hard work has made this mag-
azine a success. Also a very special thanks to our sponsors, for their continued support
that makes this project possible.
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derful place we call HOME.
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Cleveland Living Magazine 3
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents
EntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainment
LOCAL ARTIST - 14
SPIRITUAL MESSAGE -15
AIMEE’S ASTROLOGY -16
TIPS, TRICKS AND TRIVIA ABOUT CLEVELAND - 18
MEET THE TEAM -18
PUZZLES -19
*All articles reflect the views of the perspective writer and their crea-
tive process, as such they are copy right material and should not be
copied or used for any reason without the writer’s written consent.
Cleveland Living Magazine is not responsible for the contents of each
article.
Detours and InterestsDetours and InterestsDetours and Interests
BEST KEPT SECRET ON CAMPUS FOR MUSIC LOVERS - 4
CREATIVE WAYS TO RECHARGE YOURSELF- 5
VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT JUST CHILD’S PLAY- 6
THE EMERALD NECKLACE - 7
WHY THE CASINO IS THE PLACE TO BE - 8
FoodFoodFood
CULINARY CORNER FOR JULY - 9
CLEVELAND HAS THE TASTE OF DIVERSITY - 10
BATTLE OF THE MUSTARDS - 12
4 Cleveland Living Magazine
By Jennifer Tortorici
Once you walk down the path past the
Alumni House on Case Western Reserve
University’s campus, you feel as if you’ve
walked off the city map and stumbled across
a secret society of music lovers. Nestled
away amongst towering trees is a little bar
that hosts live music every night. This se-
cluded clubhouse-feeling venue is called The
Barking Spider. Once a carriage house on the
property of the Glideon family’s estate, this
modest establishment has a history as rich
as the family who first built the building over
100 years ago had. In September of 1986,
Martin Juredine and Bruce Madorsky, who
also started the first Winking Lizard, bought
a bar called the Olive Tree in University Cir-
cle. They wanted to invest in not only a bar,
but a place where they could build a com-
munity with good friends, good people, and
live entertainment.
When it was opened in the 80’s, the acoustic
music they featured was not popular at that
time of big hair bands and techno beats that
were trending the charts. However, Martin
wanted to have a place where it was all
about honoring the music. To this day, they
still do not require a cover charge and in-
stead pass around a donation jar to help
support the artists that are playing. Many of
the artists are local, but they have also host-
ed international acts, like Travis Caudle from
Australia, and have show-cased some well-
known artists such as Dar Williams, Abbott
Brothers and Shawn Mullins who have all
stopped in to play as they’ve traveled
through Cleveland. But you don’t have to be
famous to play there because every month
are multiple mic nights where budding tal-
ents can sign up to play and get a chance to
become one of the booked acts featured on
their schedule.
But there’s more to this cozy place than just
good music. Off to the side of the bar is an-
other room where you can play foosball and
chat with friends or you can relax outside on
summer nights on one of the 2 patios that
flank either side of the bar. The picnic tables
are a great spot to bring your own food or
you can order take-out for an impromptu
picnic as well. They also host potlucks and
fundraisers to help support patrons and the
community. The bar seems to transform
during the winter when they close the doors
to the patios and light a fire in the corner
creating a chalet-like atmosphere.
Martin’s 2 daughters, Jenna and Shisha, re-
member growing up there because, as Jenna
describes, “There is such a social, living
room feel here. Like a house for musicians.”
When Jenna was 11, and the Barking Spider
first opened, a stray black dog would con-
stantly come visit her and her family. One
day, the dog placed his head on Jen-
na, so she asked if they could keep
him and soon “Blackie” became the
bar’s well-known mascot. One patron
even made up a certificate with
Blackie’s name on it and had it
blessed by the Pope when he was in
Italy. This is just one of the many
fascinating pieces that adorn the
rustic walls of the establishment. Art
and pictures from many local artists
are also displayed, as well as photo-
graphs from many of Martin’s trav-
els. Every piece has such an inter-
esting story that the bar is also like a
mini-museum. Behind the bar is a
watercolor by Tom Croley of Jenna
when she was 11. Works by Dexter
Davis and Rick Lewin can also be viewed
there. By one entrance even hangs a poem
written about the Barking Spider. One of the
most treasured pieces that is displayed now
is The House of Representatives Congres-
sional Record from Dennis Kucinich that
honors Martin after his death in February
2011 as “one of Cleveland’s most important
promoters of the local and live music sce-
ne”. Since his passing, his daughter Jenna
has taken over and continued with her fa-
ther’s vision. She encourages musicians to
perform and enjoys seeing them come in to
their own music style. “This is where musi-
cians get to shine, where they get to have
their moment.” She explains. “There’s just
something about music that creates a great
environment.”
The Barking Spider is located on 11310 Juni-
per Road in Cleveland. You can check out
their schedule on their website
www.barkingspidertavern.com.
Best Kept Secret on Campus for Music Lovers
DETOURS
The Barking Spider
Where Live Music
is Better
Photography by, James MacKay
Cleveland Living Magazine 5
Many of us work more than the normal 40 hours a
week, with not much paid time off to show for it. Therefore,
we need to be creative when it comes to finding ways to de-
compress and maintain our sanity. I like to make the most out
of my PTO by finding creative places that can be a get-away for
an hour so I can return back to work feeling refreshed.
This month I would like to introduce you to the City of
Cleveland Rockefeller Garden. Free to the public, it is a magical
world of plants and flowers that transports you to a tropical
paradise, and allows you to interact with foliage not otherwise
indigenous to Ohio. The greenhouse has multiple areas of
magnificent beauty, like the Betty Ott Talking Garden.
The Talking Garden allows the visually impaired, along with
the rest of the public, to enjoy a self-guided audio tour in-
spired by Helen Keller.
Close to downtown Cleveland, and right of I-90, this
hidden gem is close enough to allow you to have a perfect
little lunch vacation. Enjoy!
have a Lunch Vacation
Creative ways to recharge yourself
“A free get-away close to Downtown
Cleveland to help you recharge”
Coordinate with
your co-worker
and hire a mas-
seuse, this will
decrease the cost
per person and
will allow you to
have a relaxing
time as well as
help you bond with colleagues.
Don’t forget to check with your
Human Resource department for
authorization and permissions.
Meditation is a great way to
decompress and recharge your
spiritual battery. A fifteen mi-
nute session in your car or any
other quite place can help you
make the most of your short
lunch break.
More ways to relax without spending
your paid-time off...
6 Cleveland Living Magazine
More professionals today are
hardcore gamers.
Today’s gamers are not just geeks
Just like Apple founder, Steve Jobs, com-
manded the attention of the masses with his
unique marketing approach, so do the CEO’s
of today’s largest video game companies.
From Sony to Microsoft, these companies are
making a killing in the market and are putting
their money where their mouth is when it
comes to advertising. Which makes them the
best at creating the sense of anticipation that
makes the client crave the must have the lat-
est and greatest products. Large conventions
that mimic an award show like E-3 and Comic-
con are elaborately coordinated to reach their
new target audience.
The days when the common gamers were in
the 7-16 year old age bracket and the adver-
tising was done via commercials during the
morning cartoons are no more. Now the aver-
age gamers are professional adults that use
the video game experience to decompress the
long work day. With this shift comes a new
way of reaching their target customers and
bigger profit margins. When your client base
has more than their allowance money to
spend and their own transportation to get to
the stores, the barriers are decreased and
revenues have a higher stake.
“Cleveland has multiple online groups that host games and maintain their
members informed of all upcoming events and new technology.”
Today’s consoles are not just for playing games. Many offer an
interactive component that gives the user the ability to stream
movies, surf the web and keep up with their favorite social me-
dia. These devices have changed the way many families operate
multiple components in the home, with voice and movement
recognition that allows the user to become the remote control.
You can even stream TV and music to these devices, making
multiple components a thing of the past.
When it comes to games, they still offer the most technology
advanced products and gamers are fascinated by how real Lara
Croft looks. Many games provide the gamer the opportunity to
create a self-image avatar
and become more im-
mersed in the story line.
Online groups have devel-
oped a community with
complex gaming systems
and a sense of camaraderie
that provides a social com-
ponent where even strangers become allies. With names that
resemble military teams and strict guidelines to be considered
to join, these teams are known as “Clans”. The game field feels
more like the battlefield and gamers are seen as warriors.
To offset the increasing cost of new games, the more thrifty
gamer has multiple options to exchange games, buy used or
even rent through a mailing service. Blogs are game specific
and gamers are loyal to
their game and console of
preference. Cleveland has
multiple online groups that
host games and maintain
their members informed of
all upcoming events and
new technology. July 8th
is National Video Gamer
day, so dust off your con-
sole and join in the fun.
VIDEO GAMES ARE NOT JUST CHILD’s PLAY...
Cleveland Living Magazine 7
Northeast Ohio has some of the most daz-
zling green gems that span over 60 miles
long. This is no stretch of the imagination,
rather it’s a stretch of trails that link the
Cleveland Metroparks reservations togeth-
er that inspired the nickname “Emerald
Necklace”. While the Metroparks are well
known, not everyone knows that there is
more to them than just parks and picnic
tables. The 16 reservations cover over
21,000 acres of land, which includes the
well-renowned Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
and 8 golf courses.
Winding through the parks are all-purpose
trails that provide a place for hiking, walk-
ing, cycling, and in-line skating, and the
bridle trails provide a scenic ride for horse-
back riding. There are also 5 physical fit-
ness trails that consist of 18 exercise sta-
tions spaced out over 1 to 1.5 mile paths
that offer a different type of exercise at
each station. There are also 2 mountain
biking loops, a shorter loop about a ½ mile
long for beginners, and a longer loop with
more steep terrain for the more experi-
enced rider.
If aquatics are more your thing, you can
relax at Huntington Beach or one of the
swimming areas at Hinckley Lake, Wallace
Lake, or Ledge Pool or visit one of the
many rivers, waterfalls, and fishing spots.
Rocky River was even named “150 Best
Places to fish in America” in the June 2007
issue of Field and Stream magazine. Don’t
worry if you can’t find your favorite fishing
pole from last year, the Metroparks also
rents out fishing gear during the summer.
There are numerous resources offered to
ensure you get the most out
of your outdoor experiences.
The Institute of Great Out-
doors offers year-round activ-
ities that help develop out-
door skills like kayaking, back-
packing or mountain biking. Not only do
they rent gear in the summer, but they also
rent snowshoes during the winter and have
toboggan chutes at Mill Stream Run Reser-
vation. The all-purpose trails can also be
utilized for cross-country skiing when there
is enough snow on the ground. Other op-
tions to cultivate an education in the out-
doors are Nature Tracks, which is a mobile
classroom that utilizes SMARTboard tech-
nology, and Look About Lodge in South
Chagrin Reservation. This facility serves as
an outdoor education center that focuses
on extended programs for school group
field trips that can include overnights,
workshops, summer camp and more. Night
time is also a good time for learning on a
solar system walk that was created through
the Cleveland Metroparks, Cleveland
School System, and NASA Lewis (now
Glenn) Research Center. Or if you have
only a few questions, you can call one of
the Metroparks Naturalists that are on
hand daily from 9:30am to 5:00pm. You
can ask one of them about Geocaching in
the Metroparks. Geocaching is a sport that
uses GPS technology to find hidden caches
around the world. It’s a modern-day treas-
ure hunt that lets you interact in an on-line
community and through certain caches as
they are transported from location to loca-
tion.
The Cleveland Metroparks offers many
activities and events throughout the year.
Every Thursday in July are Stinchcomb
Summer Concerts at Stinchcomb Memorial
Rocky River Reservation. These series of
concerts are named after William Albert
Stinchcomb who began the vision of the
Cleveland Metropolitan Park System which
is now the oldest Park District in Ohio. For
more information on historic audio tours,
trail maps, and their daily, weekly and
monthly activities schedule, visit the Cleve-
land Metroparks website at
www.clemetparks.com. For more on the
mountain biking loop you can call Canal-
Way at 216-206-1000 or check the CAMBA
web site.
By Jennifer Tortorici
The Emerald Necklace
Cleveland’s Ultimate Accessory
By, Jennifer Tortorici
This photo courtosy of James MacKay
8 Cleveland Living Magazine
Unless you have been living under the
proverbial rock for the last few months,
chances are you know about the Horse-
shoe Casino that recently opened in
downtown Cleveland. Patrons stood in
line for hours to get a taste of the state’s
first casino. Located in the heart of down-
town Cleveland in the former Higbee
Building on Public Square, the Horseshoe
looks pretty unassuming (aside from the
long lines and numerous police offic-
ers and security guards). Once inside
however, it’s easy to see what the
fuss was all about. The architecture
emits a sense of glitz and glamour,
and thus propagates the city’s on-
going revitalization. Slot machines,
table games, restaurants and bars
offer a refreshing and entertaining respite
for Clevelanders and all of the other pa-
trons from across the region.
Aside from the allure of entertainment,
the Horseshoe will have a significant eco-
nomic affect for Cleveland, Cuyahoga
County and Ohio. According to the Cleve-
land Plain Dealer, roughly 1600 jobs have
been created, with nearly all of them go-
ing to Cleveland area residents. Down-
town stores and restaurants alike have
also reported an increase in business.
Moreover, the casino is expected to bring
in between $8 million and $13 million in
annual tax revenue for the county. As
such, local officials have already begun to
plan on how to spend the funds. Some
ideas include: renovating run-down and
abandoned office buildings, fixing the in-
frastructure, creating better access to
other downtown attractions like the Rock
n Roll Hall of Fame, and giving a portion to
the sheriff’s office for crime prevention
and those suffering from gambling addic-
tion.
The Horseshoe is just the first phase of a
larger project. Owner Dan Gilbert plans to
expand the casino in the coming months.
Toledo just opened a casino of its own
and Columbus and Cincinnati are doing
likewise. All in all, the four casinos will be
a positive impact on the local and state
economies, as well as offer an enjoyable
and leisurely attraction for millions
throughout the region. With sum-
mer officially here, it’s safe to say
that downtown Cleveland will be
the place to be and the Horseshoe
will be the epicenter.
Why the Casino is the Place to Be... By Anton Conkle
“Cleveland’s newest attraction
generates a buzz attracting new
business to the Down Town
area.”
If you have a gaming problem, please call Gambler’s Anonymous- (216) 771-2248
Cleveland Living Magazine 9
Culinary Corner for July
More ice cream is sold on Sunday than any other day of the week.
Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island in the 1920s were served ice cream as part of their first American meal.
The ice cream cone was not invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, instead was created by a New York City
ice cream vendor in 1896 to stop customers from stealing his serving glasses.
The first ice cream parlor in the U.S. opened in New York City in 1776.
One of the most important ingredients in ice cream is air. Without it, you could break a spoon trying to scoop it
out.
During Prohibition in the 1920s, breweries turned into ice cream manufacturing plants.
Eating ice cream elevates your body's production of serotonin, which elevates mood and lowers blood pressure.
Facts courtesy of Courtesy of http://www.icecreamtrucks.org/ice-cream-facts.html
Peach Ice recipe courtesy of http://www.food.com/recipe/easy-peach-ice-cream-458078
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as national ice
cream month in the United States. Here are some interesting
facts in honor of this tasty tradition:
July 17th is Peach Ice Cream Day, apparently one of Elvis Presley’s favorite ice cream flavors, and
July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. You can observe both days by making this simple sweet
treat:
Peach Ice Cream
1 teaspoon liquid iced tea concentrate
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Directions:
Put 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a bowl or mug. Squirt as little of the flavoring as you can
onto the ice cream. Mix up the ice cream and flavoring for about 1 minute or until the entire
mixture is the same peachy color. Taste to decide if you want a stronger flavor and add more
(better to under flavor than to over flavor).
10 Cleveland Living Magazine
By: David Lee
C l e ve l a nd h a s t h e Ta s t e o f D ive r s i t y When dining in Cleveland a word that comes to mind is diver-
sity; especially with the way that the city is structured and the
large amounts of different cultures that have migrated here.
One of the most classic 24 hour diners in Cleveland is Steve’s
Hot dogs; located on Lorain Avenue, Steve’s is definitely a rele-
vant place to go to for some breakfast, lunch, or just stopping
by for a quick hot dog. Steve’s Lunch is the official name of the
diner and it is near and dear to the
city because it was featured in the
opening theme of the Drew Carry
show, who is a Cleveland native.
The Westside Market on West 25th
is also a classic piece of history in
the city and offers the most di-
verse selection of produce, meats,
fish, and many other ser-
vices. Its historic appeal
is accentuated by the fact
that it is located in the
already historic Ohio City,
and the Westside Market dates back to 1840.
When it comes to sandwiches nobody does it better
than Slyman’s on East 31st and Saint Clair especially when it
comes to their signature corned beef sandwich; the line on
Saint Patrick’s Day wraps around the corner. Slyman’s is lo-
cated in the heart of Chinatown which is filled with a variety of
different Oriental establishments including Siam Cafe on East
40th and Saint Clair; a very fancy Chinese restaurant that has
amazing food, but excellence definitely comes with a cost as it
is a bit pricey, yet still worth the experience.
Spice Kitchen and Bar on West 58th and Detroit is a
fairly new location owned by Spice of Life catering; they offer
a five star dining experience, great happy hour specials and
even live music on the weekends, it is definitely a great place
to grab a bite and a drink and espe-
cially a classy restaurant to take a
date. Among other classy five star
restaurants downtown has Morton’s
located in Terminal Tower Down-
town down the street from the up-
coming Horseshoe casino and the
new restaurant that occupied the
old Fat Fish Blue location The
Tilted Kilt. Downtown Cleve-
land is definitely starting to
experience an entrepreneuri-
al change in all industries,
which is going to provide even more great places to dine in.
Last but not least is one of the most under rated breakfast es-
tablishments in town Canary’s restaurant. The business is
cash only with amazing prices, a family atmosphere, as well as
excellent food.
“Cleveland has such a diverse selection
of places to grab a bite and enjoy with
some friends.”
Cleveland Living Magazine 11
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12 Cleveland Living Magazine
What’s one of the top rivals that has come out of our
ballpark? Do the Yankees come to mind, or perhaps the White
Sox? You’ll be surprised to find out that one of the longest de-
bates of the best to come out of the stadium is actually between
2 Cleveland natives, Bertman’s Original Ballpark Mustard and
Authentic Stadium Mustard. Let’s take a quick look under the
labels to find out the origins of each.
Bertman’s was founded in 1920 by Joseph Bertman in
the family garage on E 147thSt near Kinsman. It began as a place
where spices and pickles could be processed and packaged and
in the mid-1930’s it was known as Bertman’s Pickle Company. It
soon relocated to E 76th St near Cedar where they started to car-
ry other wholesale items such as salad dressings, coffee, tea, and
canned and dried foods. But their most reputable product was
the ballpark mustard that was first carried in League Park. It was
so popular that it was brought over when Municipal Stadium
opened and again when Jacob’s field was constructed. The mus-
tard is a spicy tan-colored secret concoction that became availa-
ble for retail purchase in the early 70’s. Their current location is
now on Grand Avenue.
Authentic Stadium mustard is also a spicy tan-colored
secret concoction with a nostalgic origin according to David
Dwoskin, President of Davis Food Company. He remembers hav-
ing the mustard at Municipal
Stadium as a kid and began
making a similar version to
Bertman’s and has sold it in
over 150 ballparks.
Baseball enthusiasts and foodies alike have stood their
ground as to which one is the mightier mustard. Blogs and arti-
cles (such as this one) have posed the question over and over
again to no avail. But whichever you choose, the mustard does
not have to be reserved just for hot dogs. It has been used in all
types of recipes and dishes that can be found online. If you have
any you would like to share, or just want to chew the fat on
which one you prefer, please post your comments on our
Facebook page at
facebook.com/Clevelandlivingmagazine
or email us at www.cle-living.com
By Jennifer Tortorici
The Great Lake Debate
Battle of the Mustards
Cleveland Living Magazine 13
Why do relationships fizzle out?
I often wonder why some people look to others for happiness. This is most evident with relationships when a person looks to his
or her significant other for happiness. Examples of this are “you make me so happy”, “you make me so sad”, “you make me so
mad”, etc. It is like giving the other person responsibility for your emotions. Shouldn’t these be your responsibilities?
It seems to me that if you are happy by yourself, then you can seek a relationship to increase your level of happiness. Then, when
you are in a relationship, you will not just be happy, but happier. If, in a relationship, you are becoming less and less happy, then it
should be obvious that either you are not happy in general or you are not getting what you are looking for. The problem is the emo-
tion of love.
How can the emotion of love be a problem? Well, the emotion of love can make people “blind”, or in other words, oblivious. It can
make people compromise and sacrifice their emotional well being for the other person. But shouldn’t we sacrifice and compromise
for love? I say no. I feel we should be selfish to be able to give in a relationship. We must protect and take responsibility of our
own happiness.
Mathematically, it could look like this: you are 1, or whole. If you start a relationship being happy with yourself, you can always
add. If you are less than happy, you can only take, therefore you are <1, or not whole. Basically, it breaks down like this: (1+.5)
usually turns into (.5+1), and usually is never >or= 2. And (.5+.5) can, at best, =1, whether it is (0+1) or (1+0). So it gets even
trickier when a relationship meets the concept of time.
Time has a way of either multiplying or dividing a relationship.
A relationship that is <2 gets divided by time. A relationship that is 2 or > gets multiplied. Marriage, children, holidays, etc, are
either multiplying factors or dividing ones that are based on <or>2. Wow, if you are getting any of this, I applaud you.
Now, back to my “no” answer. Many people will not get this far because when I initially wrote that “I think people should not sac-
rifice or compromise for love”, some people will get too emotional and will stop thinking. Hmmm, just like when we are in love.
Get it? So, why do we fall in love? To multiply of course. 1+1 will evolve into higher and higher levels of love, multiplying to the
infinite. While dividing leads to 0 (no more fizzle).
Therefore, fizzle should not happen with 2 multipliers. Love should multiply not divide. If it is not multiplying, is itreally love?
Honestly answering this question is the key. How do we know who is a 1 and not <1, or is it love or not? That is another topic, but I
can say the answer could be either, 1) honesty and truth or 2) we don’t have to know.
The moral of this topic could be obvious. We should all be responsible to be a 1 or
whole. Don’t be careless, lazy, cheap, or irresponsible with your feelings. No one
should be able to control your feelings. If you honestly take control and respon-
sibility of your own feelings, you can be happy…1+1=sizzle.
-Niko
Please send your comments, questions, and topic ideas
to Niko at: [email protected]
A Guided Journey
Where You, the Reader, Provide the Light.
14 Cleveland Living Magazine
HOW NOT TAKING “NO” FOR AN ANSWER PAID
FOR LOCAL SELF-MADE ENTREPRENEUR. B y L o r y R os a
Some people have all the opportu-
nities in the world, yet they still struggle to
achieve their full potential in life. “Against
all odds” is a phrase that describes Priscilla
Moorer, a self-made entrepreneur
who works hard for what she wants.
Priscilla is a local model and promot-
er who can now add actress to her
list of achievements. Born in the
Cleveland area, she became yet an-
other child in the foster care system
and was shifted to different homes
throughout her life. Instead of allow-
ing this to dictate what would be the
course of her life and become another
stereotype, she saw the positive in her situ-
ation and focused on what she could extract
from opportunities around her. She was
placed in homes operated by women where
she learned to be a strong and independent
female. As we sat in a café for this inter-
view, Priscilla admits that for quite a while
she would not disclose that she was a prod-
uct of the foster care system. She was afraid
that there was a stigma often attributed to
these conditions she did not want to be
judged before people had the opportunity
to get to know her and not her circumstanc-
es. She does admit that it was not all bad
and she had good foster parents who
helped her become the woman she is today.
Priscilla was determined to suc-
ceed. During her college years, she partici-
pated in small plays where she was bitten by
the acting bug. She continued acting in local
plays and was soon offered opportunities to
host and promote local events. She has con-
tinued to do promotions and MC for local
venues for the last four years. During that
time, she has done some modeling and par-
ticipated in the Miss Ohio contest where she
placed third. Never one to settle for less
than her full potential, she vowed to return
to the contest this year and strives to win
the coveted crown. Two years ago, she
created “Sexify-Beauty”, a network that
connects models, MC’s and entertainers
to help promote local businesses. She
chose Sexify-Beauty as the name of her
business since her goal is to empower
women in her community. This concept
is near and dear to her heart since she
believes “there is sexy-beauty in every-
one”. When you are five feet tall and
curvy like her, a model is not what peo-
ple picture as your profession and
therefore she has struggled with indus-
try stereotypes. But Priscilla refused to
take “no” for an answer and would not
jeopardize her health with extreme di-
ets. She is curvy and short and proud of
it. Priscilla is now an actress who has ap-
peared on networks like Fox.
From here, the sky’s the limit for
Priscilla. She is currently looking to expand
the Sexify-Beauty company by hiring local
women to cover events. She tells me that
candidates must be able to adhere to the
dependability and professionalism of the
businesses they are representing. If you
think you’ve got what it takes to be a Sexify-
Beauty promoter, you can schedule an ap-
pointment through her Facebook page
which can be accessed through a link pro-
vided by Cleveland Living’s website at
www.cle-living.com.
“You may not fit the mold that the
world has for a particular field, but if
you have the heart and the fight to
achieve your goals, you can be any-
thing you want in life.”
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Sometimes life appears to be extremely over-
whelming. It seems as though the harder we try to
make it work, the worst our situation becomes.
We must come to understand that some events
are a part of the Divine Plan. We must decide by
taking responsibility to react or utilize wisdom to
take action. James 1:1-6 reminds us to consider it
pure joy whenever we face trials of many kinds,
because we know that the testing of our faith de-
velops perseverance, and that perseverance must
finish its work so that we may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Also if we lack wisdom, we should ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when we ask, we must believe and not doubt, because the one
who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. We must adapt the tenacity of the palm tree in the midst of a
storm. What the palm tree displays to us is to bend but not to break during the storm. We must trust the Divine Plan of God and press
our way through the storm, while rejoicing, as we are being prepared for our Greater Good, our Divine Purpose.
Dr Earnest Holmes teaches us never to look at that which we do not want to experience. Do not focus on it, no matter what the false
condition may be it must be refuted and through spiritual discernment, we will see that we have within us a power which is greater than
any negative situation or any trial; a power that can overcome every obstacle in our experience and set us safe, satisfied, and at peace,
healed and prosperous in a new light and a new life. “If God be for us who can be against us?” We must recognize and know that the
Spirit of Truth will lead us into all good. There is no limitation outside our own ignorance, and since we can all conceive of a greater good
than we have so far experienced, we all have the ability to transcend previous experiences and rise triumphant above them; but we shall
never triumph over them while we persist in going through the old mental reactions. As life continues to challenge us, we must draw
upon the strength of Spirit to take Divine action and not just react to an unpleasant situation.
Let us begin today to take responsibility and consciously be aware of any negative thoughts within us, persevering to faithfully eliminate
each and every one of them, while REJOICING THROUGH OUR TRIALS. ♥
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Take some time to recharge your batteries.
Situations that have naturally outgrown their
purpose in your life can now be put behind
you. Ending of cycles and destructive habits,
may come to pass. It feels good to start fresh!
Your disposition is introspective. Rest and
reflect ...the time to focus on external circum-
stances will come soon as your energies shift
mid to late July!
MANTRA: I take small steps in peace
This month your focus turns away from the
more personal matters that have occupied
your thoughts .You are feeling adventurous
and are ready to take a leap of faith. This is a
cycle in which you seek out new experiences
that take you beyond the mundane details of
day-to-day living. Live it up Libra, just take
caution to not tip the scale!
MANTRA: I accept the present as a gift
July is a relationship-centered month, Capri-
corn. Your emotions could bring closure to a
deep matter within. Everything seems clearer
by mid month. This clarity includes matters
at work and within career that have been a
bit hazy. You are more willing to broaden
your perceptions of the people in your life
which helps you balance it all!
MANTRA: I have balance in love
and life
I hope you’re still savoring June's lucky energy
Leo! Granted there have been some bumps
along the way, the key is 'peaceful persistence'.
Financial matters are going to transform right
before your eyes with a little courage and crea-
tivity! Enjoy some breaks in nature to find
your serenity.
MANTRA: I am grateful for all I
have
The full meaning of a relationship is coming
into clarity. It could be stimulating and even
healing. This is also a good month for focus
on money matters pertaining to budgeting
and long-range investments. Give both as-
pects equal attention this month and remem-
ber to keep it spicy Scorpio!
MANTRA: Life is an adventure
This will be a playful month. You are in-
spired creatively and emotionally. After a
period of self-protectiveness, you are now
more open and willing to take risks! Those
inspired ideas are coming into fruition. Do
pay close attention to your diet and nutrition
as that area has been a bit neglected. Choose
from the buffet of life's bounty this month!
MANTRA: My body is a sacred
You're pondering deeply all goals and hope-
fully reassessing if they are still appropriate to
your life's path. It is a month for focus on
what's most important to you and aligning
your actions with this. You will find that rela-
tionships need your deep attention. Show
your partner what you’re made of and you'll
learn more about yourself in the process!
MANTRA: I am in alignment with
my true nature
Balance is beginning to bloom! Now that
you've taken a few appropriate things off
your plate, take some time for the inside. This
is the month to take a few days away, espe-
cially near water. You will also deepen or
begin a spiritual practice. Meditate or pray
your cares away!
MANTRA: I am in harmony with
the universe
Once again, you’re off to a good start this
month Pisces! Your continued focus helps
you achieve many pertinent goals! You are
willing to go the extra mile in your result-
oriented frame of mind. Be cautious not to
spread yourself too thin. Take time to smell
the roses! The 7th-11th are good dates to do
so.
MANTRA: I am in pace with my
potential
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You are entering a new phase in your life.
You will be aligning with people who
seem to be 'spiritual family', and re-
connecting with some of your biological
family. You are moving into a HEART-
centered time. As the month goes on, allow
a healthy integration of thoughts and feel-
ings to mold your decisions and activities.
Be ready Aries...times are changing!
MANTRA: My heart is open to
unconditional love
You took the month of June by the horns
Taurus! You are feeling a bit exhausted
because of it. Now is a month for refine-
ment. This includes both within relation-
ships and career. You have been finding
creative ways to earn extra money since a
shift occurred on June 11th. Align your
energy with abundance now and just learn
to let it flow!
MANTRA: I allow abundance to
flow
Some of the fanfare has faded but you are
still on an upswing. Jupiter is visiting your
sign and is the harbinger of significant
personal growth. You've overcome many
obstacles and are ready to accept success in
all areas of life. This won’t happen over-
night; nevertheless a positive attitude will
lead to advancement in business and
growing public recognition. A star is born!
MANTRA: I take each step in con-
fidence
*This horoscopes is provided for entertainment purposes only and represent the opinions of the author.
Cleveland Living Magazine and it’s management team are not responsible for the content of this or any
other article written by freelance writers.
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