I talked with Aaron Brilbeck who is a Guardian Angels leader and trainer. Mr. Brilbeck is a former Toledo, Ohio, ABC News reporter. At about six feet, he was built well enough he could have easily passed for … Continue reading
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My wife Liz and I are coaching a Rec. Center indoor soccer team for the next six weeks in Cleveland. The Comets. We had our first game last night. It was a spirited match, with kids (mostly … Continue reading
A guy who’s been living on the streets of Cleveland on and off for years, stopped by for coffee at our place the other night. He talked about families living in a nearby housing project. “They walk out … Continue reading
We went to an Assemblies of God Wednesday night service in Bellevue, Ohio, last night. Pastor John Ginty and his wife Jodi told me they used to be involved with the “Open Air Ministry” in LA’s Watts area. … Continue reading
All eyes have been on Denver because of the harsh weather this winter. “Cold hardly describes the temperatures these days (in Denver),” writes Robbie Goldman. We met with Goldman several years ago during a campaign swing through Denver. … Continue reading
We took the kids to a jury trial for two Cleveland Catholic Workers who committed a non-violent act of civil disobedience about a month ago. During a prayer/protest rally outside an Armed Services Recruitment Center in Lakewood, Ohio, these two … Continue reading
In Benson, Arizona, I interviewed Sergeant Jashawa Cloud with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He said he travels among the 26 Native American Reservations in Arizona as an investigative police officer. He said a major factor in creating problems on … Continue reading
Met with Ian Heisey who is involved with Cleveland’s Community Development Corporation project. Cleveland has 21 CDC programs throughout the city, all with a focus on improving the quality of life within the neighborhoods. Heisey is involved with the CDC … Continue reading
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported violent crime is up in the city this year, led by more homicides. And our section of Cleveland, recently, reflects some of this trend… About a week ago, there was a street corner gun fatality … Continue reading
Talked at length with a man at the Catholic Worker Storefront, a evening drop in center for the disadvantaged in the area. He said several years ago, he was homeless in another municipality to the west of here, and was … Continue reading