My Town Monday

By fromskilledhands ( March 10, 2008 at 8:58 pm) · Filed under Cuyahoga Valley, Discoveries, Peninsula, creativity

Travis Ervin has a way of describing things. His blog, One Word, One Rung, One Day is always an adventure. Travis has instituted My Town Monday, in which he invites others to share their towns. I usually think about it late Tuesday evening or when I am too tired to link thoughts cohesively. I am happy that at 8:28 DST, I remembered.

Towns have personalities that have developed over time. The Village of Peninsula is unlike any other place I have been. Nestled in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, the Village sports a rich history. It was a place where many Indian tribes enjoyed the incredible array of resources: plentiful game, rich soil and the crooked river, which they called the Cuyahoga. The river, then the Ohio and Erie Canal , then the railroad brought commerce to the area. This also fostered diversity, both in the population and in flora and fauna.

We’ve had our studio/gallery in Peninsula for almost 20 years. What an incredible community of which to be part. Creativity, compassion, diversity and independent thinking are valued in this little Village. We’re proud to be part of it. We invite you to visit us, and to discover, and to explore Peninsula. Let us know what you think.

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Travis Erwin said,

March 10, 2008 @ 10:33 pm

Just the name, Village of Peninsula sounds peaceful. Hope to learn more about the area in future weeks.
fromskilledhands said,

March 10, 2008 @ 10:39 pm

Thanks, Travis, for coming up with this great adventure, and for commenting. Now that I have remembered to begin, I can continue the story.
Larramie said,

March 11, 2008 @ 1:41 pm

I’ll visit, I really will.
Lana said,

March 12, 2008 @ 6:06 pm

Wish I were close enough to pop by for a visit! I used to be across Lake Erie, in Canada, but these days I’m down in the deep South. Lovely photos of your area! Thanks for sharing.
fromskilledhands said,

March 12, 2008 @ 8:14 pm

I wish you were close enough to visit, too, Lana. It is a beautiful place.
Thanks for the cyber-visit.
Eryl Shields said,

March 12, 2008 @ 8:41 pm

Sounds like a fantastic village, and great name. I’ll add it to my list of dream destinations.

What’s really great, of course, is that after 20 years you still appreciate it.
fromskilledhands said,

March 12, 2008 @ 10:43 pm

Eryl, when you come to the village, we will visit and enjoy a latte and a slice of vanilla cheesecake.
wordvixen said,

March 13, 2008 @ 9:14 pm

I’ve loved Ohio since I was a little girl. Of course, the only place I’ve been to is Zanesville… I’m not sure if I loved it so much because of the cobblestone streets, or the pizza!
Therese said,

March 15, 2008 @ 1:34 pm

Debra, thank you for stopping by my blog, and for your comments about SOUVENIR.

This post makes me homesick for the Midwest, and now I’m eager to put your shop on my list of must-visit places when I’m up that way again.

If I weren’t a writer I think I’d be a potter…
fromskilledhands said,

March 16, 2008 @ 11:20 am

wordvixen–thanks for stopping by and commenting. Zanesville is a pretty place (I have also only been there once!)

Ah, Therese, our craft, whether writing or clay, comes from our hearts through our hands I think. So we share the process.
Mary Witzl said,

March 16, 2008 @ 5:12 pm

I agree with Eryl: the fact that you still appreciate it after 20 years means a lot. I appreciate the area I live in very much, but not necessarily the town.

Ancestors of mine used to live near the Cuyahoga Valley, I am told. But then a lot of people could probably say that about a lot of places! It really does sound beautiful. And how I envy you all that snow…