As the less-than Fab Four descends on Ohio's battleground, Grumpy is pleased to offer, free of charge, a unique candidate by candidate guide to their campaigns leading to next Tuesday's primary. Clip and save:McMitt Romney: In visit to University of Ak... »
As I have oft times stated, the Department of Just Blowing Smoke Security (DJBSS) works tirelessly to root out potential terrorists threats in this nation. (OK, so I lied ...) So maybe not tirelessly, but they do a pretty fair job when we can actually... »
Now that the Christmas season is coming to a close, it can be difficult to stay active during the cold Ohio winter months. Here is a list of some upcoming dog related events in the Akron and surrounding areas... »
As it is Winter Solstice, the second night of Hannukah, and a few days before Christmas, spirit has filled the area. At Akron's Chapel Hill Mall, children of all ages can go see Santa and generosity is abound... »
The holiday season is upon us with the familiar Christmas craziness, increased traveling, shortened tempers, extensive gift lists, cranky family members and not enough time to truly enjoy the season. S L O W D O W N and consider … Continue rea... »
SHORTLY AFTER I began this blog more than three years ago with the alias of Grumpy Abe, I discovered that a close friend was emailing it to his army of recipients. When I called him to suggest that it might not be a wise thing to do inasmuch as some of... »
The Black Keys’ new album El Camino will debut this week at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 charts.The album, released Dec. 6, sold more than 200,000 copies in its first week, making it the Akron-born duo’s best sales week and highest-charting album in thei... »
When I was growing up, my dad rarely stepped foot in a store (except to buy hunting equipment). Yet much of the fun of getting new clothes depended on him. On the way home from shopping, Mom would say, “I bet you can’t wait to show Daddy!” Even if he w... »
