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Top 10 reasons why I decided to shave my head: 10. My co-worker – Glenn Barton – said he was going to shave his head for the St. Baldrick’s cancer fund raiser and I thought it would be cool if we confused our co-workers with the same new “hair” style. (Photo at left) 9. I [...]

From the movie – One Day… After one day together, Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter (Jim Sturgess) begin a friendship that will last a lifetime. What’s your One Day? Your college graduation? Your first kiss? Your wedding day? A visit with your mother? Share the memorable moments of your life with a snapshot. Enter the [...]

I had a piece of cake in Sue’s memory. Why? See article. The world lost an amazing person this week. Sue Sawyers passed away March 29, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer. I came to know Sue as a new member of the North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce in 2006. From the moment I met [...]

A “flying cup-and-saucer” captured 34 years ago in Du Bois, PA by Cleveland photographer Mark Madere April 1st marks the 34th anniversary of the day I captured a “flying cup-and-saucer” hovering over a local fast-food restaurant in the sleepy town of Du Bois, PA. Although I’ve lived in Cleveland for 31 years, I was born [...]

University Hospitals of Cleveland is pleased to announce that four scenic photographs by Mark Madere have been accepted for exhibition in the UH Employee & Volunteer Juried Art Show. Only 86 of the 200 entries submitted by University Hospitals employees and volunteers were accepted for display. Madere is an Ophthalmic Photographer at University Hospitals and [...]

Dear Jacqui and Dani, On this Father’s Day, I reflect back on our years together. There are so many things I could have done differently in the quest of being the “perfect dad.” To that end, I have failed miserably. I can’t go back and change the past, but I pray for a future to [...]

My daughter, Danielle, married her best friend on Saturday. It was a GREAT day of celebration as she became the new Mrs. Jon Filipkowski. Not even the rain could spoil the love and emotion felt by everyone on this special day. May your marriage be blessed with a lifetime of love.