I certainly share gratitude for a lot of the things on Huffman's list. I'd also add, in no particular order:
- The talented local artists who show and sell their work at galleries like the Dayton Visual Arts Center and the many shops of Yellow Springs. So often I've been delighted, caught off guard and otherwise entertained by the range of work they create. And it feels good to buy local.
- The natural beauty of (and free access to) Glen Helen, John Bryan State Park, and the Five Rivers MetroParks. We don't have to go far to introduce my young son to the beauty of southwest Ohio.
- Thrift stores. You may not know it, but Dayton's got a lot of great ones! My husband and I actually seek them out in other towns when we're on vacation, and we have yet to find anywhere else that really compares. Village Discount Outlet on Linden, Valley Thrift Store on Woodman and any Goodwill rank high on our list.
- The abundance of local musical talent. My favorite places to enjoy them are Cityfolk's Festival and Contra Dances, and any Rhythm in Shoes performance. (No surprise there!)
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I'm thankful for WYSO at 91.3, and looking forward to a new year with Neenah Ellis as program director!
I'm thankful for the art explosion in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a treat we're exceptionally lucky to have.
I'm thankful for Salsa Saturdays at Therapy Cafe, one of the most fun and unique events in town.
I'm thankful for Cena Brazilian Steakhouse, a terrific local joint with nice atosphere and quality food, and for The Wine Gallery, a welcoming place with really friendly staff and a great wine list.
I'm thankful for people like Mikes Ervin and Elsass, Kristen Wicker, Sandy Gudorf, Laura Woeste, Christy Jennewein, and many others who work so hard to make downtown a great, constantly improving place.
And yeah...I'm thankful for Cityfolk, for remaining committed to bringing culture and experience to the area. Definitely.
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