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Feeling at Home in Cleveland

December 17, 2013 By Holly Hammersmith 3 Comments

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Periodically in life I have those moments where I feel completely at peace. Last night as I drove from the east side of Cleveland to the west side I had one of those moments. The moon was nearly full and the sky was dark and calming. We are home in Cleveland.

Looking to the right as I drove down State Route 2 I saw the dark abyss that is Lake Erie in the wintertime. I was going to take Interstate 90 but chose the scenic route instead. Who was I  kidding? I don’t pass up an opportunity to drive along the lakefront.

Home in Cleveland

Going past downtown I saw the Terminal Tower lit up with Christmas-colored cheer — green and red lights. Driving by Cleveland Browns Stadium, ahem. “FirstEnergy Stadium,” I felt a sense of Cleveland pride and respect for our die-hard sports fans.

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As I continued through Battery Park I looked at the yachts at the marina all battened down for winter, scenes so familiar to me when I lived in Sandusky, Ohio only a stone throw’s away (which also has its own Battery Park).

I progressed through Edgewater and Lakewood taking in the views of historic homes decorated for the Christmas season. I stole a few more views of the lake and arrived back home on the west side.

Home in Cleveland

Perhaps it was the song playing that helped form the moment, Keane’s “Somewhere Only We Know.” Or perhaps it was me being in just the right place at just the right time. I have struggled with feelings of discontent.

It’s so easy to point out what is wrong or not right in one’s life. It doesn’t take much effort to notice who has something you want or whose life seems better. Life is not perfect, but in that moment, I felt perfectly at home here.

Home in Cleveland

Taken from the Terminal Tower Observation Deck, 2011




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About Holly Hammersmith

Holly Hammersmith is an independent writer and editor. She blogs about how to keep a healthy home and lifestyle. Topics include wellness, household, saving money, gardening and more. Holly lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, preschooler daughter and rescue dog Lulu.

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  1. Jen @ Why CLE? says

    December 18, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    That is a really great drive! Glad you enjoyed it and found that sense of peace.

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    • Holly Hammersmith says

      December 18, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      I only wish I could have taken a picture of the sights. Not safe while driving though. 🙂

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  2. Oscar says

    March 2, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    I used to live in Cleveburg. I now live in Europe.

    But I was there in November and drove along the shoreway. I lived in Lakewood back in the day. It’s a nice drive, and downtown has grown up quite a bit over the years.

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