Cincinnati April 2024
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WELCOME<br />
APRIL <strong>2024</strong><br />
GREATER CINCINNATI<br />
Robert J. Slattery<br />
PUBLISHER<br />
I’ve lived in Ohio my entire life. Born and raised in the Cleveland area, I moved<br />
to <strong>Cincinnati</strong> after graduating from Miami University. And this wonderful city<br />
has been my home ever since…I won’t go into exactly how many years, but let’s<br />
just say it’s been decades.<br />
While it’s not a dramatic shift, the weather is just a bit more pleasant in this<br />
part of the state. We typically get considerably less snow, and this time of year,<br />
spring starts a week or two earlier—and I am not alone when it comes to welcoming<br />
things greening up outside.<br />
Out on the bike trails, I pass families riding with young children then racers<br />
in their colorful shirts pass by me. But it doesn’t matter, I am enjoying my ride.<br />
This is a great community when it comes to biking and hiking trails—we’re at<br />
the center of one of the country’s most extensive trail systems, reaching from<br />
the Ohio River to Lake Erie and points to the east and west in between. See all<br />
the places you can go in our feature “Happy Trails” on page 15.<br />
When I am hanging out closer to home, it’s often in my backyard grilling out<br />
for family and friends. Last year in a bit of a staying healthy leap, we joined the<br />
national craze and added a pickleball court. Nearby is a patio deck with comfy<br />
chairs and sofas for recovering after the match and perhaps enjoying an adult<br />
beverage. This year we hope to add a firepit into the mix. Ellen and I are looking<br />
forward to gathering around the fire and sharing stories and s’mores with our<br />
grandchildren.<br />
If you’d like ideas for creating an inviting outdoor space, or maybe recipes for<br />
that adult beverage, check out “Great Ideas for Backyard Gatherings” on page 29.<br />
No matter what route you take, I hope you manage to enjoy plenty of days in<br />
the sunshine and fresh air this spring.<br />
Cheers!<br />
4 Home & Leisure<br />
Editor Karen Bradner<br />
Creative Director Gina Miller<br />
Operations Manager Charles Severe<br />
Quality Control Specialist<br />
Heather Fox<br />
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Linda Schutty, Evelyn Yaus<br />
Cover Photo<br />
Craig Thompson<br />
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