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A Final Thought: A ChatGPT Spring
I did it. I finally did what lazy writers have been doing for months now. I asked ChatGPT to write my column for me. I’m ashamed and embarrassed (my mother raised me better), but also fascinated. I asked the OpenAI system to write a 600-word essay about spring in Northeast Ohio. Two seconds later, here is the opening paragraph of the first...
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Whether you want your gutters cleaned or covered, The Gutter Boys can keep you off the ladder... and your hands out of the muck
When people think of gutter cleaning, they often think of fall leaves. But spring debris has an equal capacity to clog gutters, including flower pods, spent blossoms, maple seeds (some call them helicopters, spinners or whirligigs), and catkins—those golden, pollen-filled strings that fall from oak trees. Gutter cleaning is dirty and...
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Here’s how En Garde Deer Defense can keep deer from eating your floral landscaping and ensure a full summer of enjoyable outdoor living
Now that we’re almost to the middle of May, landscape plants vulnerable to deer damage are far along, becoming increasingly appetizing to white-tailed deer. These include daylilies, hostas, roses, hydrangeas, and a lot more. In fact, you may have already seen some damage. To deer, our landscaping is simply an all-you-can-eat salad...
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Cleveland’s Take A Hike program is an ideal way to experience an urban hike as you discover the city’s history and amenities
Hiking is the most popular outdoor activity in the U.S., and with Northeast Ohio’s beautiful and expansive parks systems, we enjoy many diverse walking and hiking trails. But also growing in popularity are “urban hikes,” which are fun, educational, and good for your health. One of the best ways to enjoy an urban hike is Take A Hike,...
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A Final Thought: The Devil’s Phone
I read recently that flip phones are making a comeback, even among some young people. The goal is to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with the actual world. In case you don’t remember, a flip phone is one that can send and receive phone calls and text messages, but it isn’t a computer, so you can’t use it connect to the...
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