Monday, September 12, 2022
Book Club of 2022-23
Every year as the summer transitions to fall, women that enjoy reading, learning and one another's company gather to recommend, select and slate books for a year of reading and discussing the tomes. They also embrace the social aspect by catching up on one another's lives and enjoying shared libations and nosh. Life on Newark-Granville Road presents this year's list for the Discussing Books at CVH group. Join us- on the 1st Monday of the month!
Friday, September 9, 2022
What will the day bring? Magic, History, Art, Science and Smiles
Lucky for me my day yesterday included all of these things. Yes, yesterday was one of "those" days. Licking County sure knows how to produce them and it is important to chronicle, celebrate, share and encourage so there are more and hopefully you can experience. I don't have much time but want to capture and get the word out:
Summer Scholars @ Denison Yesterday I engaged with a number of talented, smart, brave, hardworking, delightful students. The Symposium where posters are presented is a campus favorite activity of mine! These were science and humanities, and next week the arts. If you work at Denison don't miss it! Our future is bright with Denisonians like these- accolades to the professors and staff making it happen...and the philanthropy behind it! I walked the Mithcell Center and could only smile.
Denison Performances: https://denison.edu/places/eisner-center Follow the link, get on the mailing list, get tickets and go...something told me, go see Bobby Floyd, go see Byron Stripling Quartet and I'm so glad I did. Turns out Byron Stripling is a Denison parent, the best people send their kids to Denison. I attended the show with two of those types of Denisonians!! Thank you Byron for a magical night that just delighted my heart and soul and produced laughter and awe.
Those were highlights from yesterday, the good things. There were frustrations, my school work is getting real and I have to find the time, the schedule gets switched, but oh the good outweighs the bad and I'm grateful to be here.
A wise woman told me when I started down this career path, you never know what your day will hold. No two days will be the same and she could not be more right! I really didn't know how lovely yesterday would be.
What will today bring..Intell's groundbreaking is making history (here is the replay). Joe and I watched TV this morning with live coverage from the site. My work with the Granville Chamber of Commerce and my philanthropic studies heighten my interest and desire to study, understand and contribute. Our world is changing, just as the commencement speaker in 1990 at Denison said it would because of- superconductors!
Art-Amanda Love Art dear friend Amanda's art is important to see and experience. Tonight is a special opportunity- quite the collection of artists from well beyond Licking County!
MATERIAL INVESTMENT OPENING. Friday, September 9 | 5-8PM Exhibiting | No Words, installation |
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And with that life on Newark-Granville Road is open to the magic that art, history, science, and smiles bring and will bring.
Monday, August 29, 2022
Denison Days: Magazine, Celebrations and Family
Yes, I'm the alum that loves to receive her Denison Magazine. I often can't wait and open it immediately and do a quick scan. Then I find time to savor it- my favorite spot- the screened-in-porch! Then it sits out on the coffee table, then it goes on trips or to the pool. This issue arrived online first and so I brought my laptop to the porch! And now I wait for the paper copy to arrive..soon! Want to take a look, here you go:
https://denison.edu/magazine Favorite article: https://denison.edu/magazine/summer-2022/146201 The Power of And at Denison- read my blog, know me- this is no surprise!
It has been the month of celebrations, orientations, welcomes, and retreats. August really is about starting back up, although many of us feel we really start up in July. There really is nothing like having the students back and more faculty and staff on campus and the opportunity to meet new families- ahhh! Or connect with old friends moving their students in, I really have the best job! Follow me on social media and Denison to see more pics and posts! It is always fun to visit a new place and for me it was Jeffery Mansion in Bexley- well done Bexley- private/public partnership and the East Market-https://eastmarketcolumbus.com/ Thank you IA Retreat! We truly are a family, a family that likes their GO BIG RED red! Life on Newark-Granville Road is filled with so many special Denison Days!
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| IA team photo- missing at least one dear one...GO BIG RED |
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Back to School- 2022 Space in the Drive Way!
Joe and I have always loved those three words, back to school! Post covid we appreciate what it takes to welcome our students back all the more! Life on Newark-Granville Road means life on a continuum. My joy at sending them to school has an opposing side. When Peter loaded Gretel with the final item (his bedspread that he swears he washed) and was ready to leave my eyes welled and I had that feeling. Of course I hugged him and was thrilled for him, but it took some time to take myself out of a funk. I am so proud of this guy, we both are, yet I'm amazed at how I live in this state of conflict and remain productive.
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| Peter takes Gretel to Wabash for Junior Year |
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| Sally Senior Year at GHS- Orville is her ride! |
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| Clare's senior year at Wooster! Bessie is packed and ready. |
And then the senior girls turns!! Sally headed off for her first day of senior year on Thursday morning- staggered start. All of Granville Schools report together tomorrow. I honestly didn't know what day school started, Sally was on top of it and all ready! Proud of our mentor, her class schedule, the rides she gives friends and her work on the field hockey team. It will be a great year and I'm grateful for the slow descent to empty nest status. We're excited and melancholy at the same time, well I am! Lucy is, Joe..hmmmm
ClareI reports of field hockey move in and classes, well I'm sure they start soon! We'll see her on Sunday when we deliver the overflow that would not fit in Bessie. She was quick to tell me this is the last time I'll do this. Hmmmm I think we may still help with her future moves, we'll see. It is a milestone we embrace and savor!
Senior year, we've been saying we recognize this year isn't our own. The schedule will be set by when senior day is for field hockey and lacrosse x two- we have two seniors! I may need to coin a phrase for the last time mentality and explore this with a blog post, is it really the last time or just the last time, in this situation.
In fact while supporting my mother's move I'm headed east soon to pick up items she does not need and bring them home. All this proves the point about life being figure eights- we come and go from activities and people, crossing similar but not exact paths. Interesting times, emotional times and in my opinion definitely on a continuum!
Life on Newark-Granville Road is back to school, my class this semester starts next week. Denison's students are rolling into town with first year orienations starting Saturday! It is a very exciting time of year. Thanks for reading, sharing the twists and turns and happenings helps me process and I end so grateful for these strong, confident, independent children. Joe's text sums it up- work hard and be kind and you will accomplish great things!
Monday, August 8, 2022
Road Trip Listen and Recommendation
Lucky me, Saturday I headed south to pick up Sally at camp. Lucky me because
a. I was retrieving my dear daughter I had not seen in eight weeks. Yes, eight weeks! We are proud of our Junior Counselor at Camp Alleghany for Gifts and all the learning, growth, fun she accomplished this summer on the banks of the Greenbrier river. Want to know more about this 100 year old, confidence building, simple old school but not too much so camp- let us know!camp alleghany or visit here!
b. I cared out over an hour exploring the shops and scenes of Lewisburg, WV. Heck, I love the whole drive and scenery. I hit Beckley and I'm giddy! https://lewisburg-wv.com/ I did not have time to take in a hike or a stop by the Greenbrier Resort- but I'll be back. The trip affirms how special this part of the wold is to me.
c. Podcast time! Here is what I listened to:
- https://www.alieward.com/ologies All of these are amazing! Thank you Ann Leithauser! The cider one was pretty cool, the ADHD important, the personality-WOW and then the latest which is an encore about sea turtles- wonderful. I really am not overly into sea turtles, and was thinking there are probably better things to listen to for work or school- but she pulls you in and you learn and are entertained.
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprahs-super-soul/id1264843400?i=1000571297668 Thank you Matt Stoner! This is an important listen and I'll be reading more as follow up. David Brooks' Second Mountain is an important concept, perspective for our world and connects to my work with studies and commitment to community, and my family. Make time for this one, and let's discuss!
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87JyEX1ULkUhcEKEYcICGQ/live I caught up on sermons at FPC- Granville First Pres- good work Kevin and Tiffany, thank you for your commitment and care.
My life on Newark-Granville Road, I like to learn and share! Soak in summer and time together, I am.
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Back to School- Susan's Style- Vacation Summer 2022
Back to school took on a whole new meaning as I experienced my first in-person graduate school class. Many know I'm pursuing my Master's of Philanthropic Studies, online, one class at a time, from IUPUI's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This week I had my first in person class! It has and is a/an unique, special, rare, interesting...I'm not sure of the right word to describe... journey. I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn in this way at this time about these subjects and pursue a degree. I'm proud of myself for the work, results, learning, and commitment. And to celebrate the completion of the class and keep some vacation fun in the vacation time, we stayed in Indy for the weekend. I'll take the opportunity to share some takeaways and happenings on the blog for prosperity and I like to share.
Ten points of reflection:
1. Generations continue to make me smile. Online and in-person younger students say the darndest things. I think this is my way of acknowledging I'm getting old.
2. Air BnB is a great way to go for this kind of travel- I had a garage, two rooms and I saved some money. Being in a "home" just felt right for this class.
3. Preparation pays off....the 13 cases our professor assigned were interesting, the call to be prepared for oral engagement scared me, but thanks to office hours, conversation with classmates, time at my desk and talking the cases through with Joe on an earlier road trip- I was ready. It feels good to be ready. And it prepared me to be in a place to absorb the knowledge and learning. Our professor is quite good and I'm again grateful for the experience. How many times will I express appreciation in this post!
4. Indy is amazing. I've always felt that way about the city and have enjoyed the few visits for pleasure and work. I took the kids there years ago and it was one of my favorite get-aways. This trip had me exploring more neighborhoods connected to downtown and I was impressed. Shapiro's Deli was a repeat - lunch with classmates and our professor and breakfast on Sunday. If you have not been you should go!
5. It is a cliche but it is true- make new friends and keep the old, one is silver the other gold. I met new friends by walking this walk, compairing notes, sharing stories and asking and answering questions...and then I spent an evening catching up with a dear Denison classmate!! A remarkable run-into a Granvillian was also a highlight of the trip.
It is important to get out of our circles and comfort zones. This is what I did on my summer vacation and I'm so glad I did. I need to spend some serious time on LinkedIn connecting with these folks and truly want to stay in touch. I've met some of them in the online class, but nothing like in person to elevate the experience and relationship. Thank you LFSOP for bringing us together. I also met the faculty and staff of LFSOP- bonus!! I'm feeling much more connected to the program and school. IUPUI is a campus that intimated me, after a week there it is now "my school".
6. Back to those young students...I have been and can be one that reacts to different behaviors, but I admire and respect so much of what was shared in our classroom and am grateful. This is what we all need to be doing, understanding and listening to one another. Asking questions, clarifying, and having the ah-ha moments about diversity and what diversity truly means, and how good it is for our world and communities..and classrooms!
7. I have a whole new appreciation for the law, for lawyers- counselors- and we really do need their counsel. I hope I can think a bit more like an attorney as I approach situations and look at the guideposts, the various sides/perspectives, and history. A big takeaway is the understanding of our common law approach and how it evolves and morphs. The nonprofit sector has been and will continue to be shaped in regard to trusts, intentions, the definition of the laws, and how they are interpreted and presented. My work will be different and influenced by this class and my time in Indy.
8. Billy Strings continues to impress and delight. Date night with Joe at these concerts is really magical. This trip included friends from Chicago who drove down to join us making it a treat. We hatched a plan when we connected on a work trip and what fun to reconnect! Good people to share the good life provides!
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| Can you see us- we were in the pit, again, love these shows! |
9.Time on the golf course continues to be a good place. https://www.thefortgolfcourse.com/ What a beautiful part of Indiana and what a great golf course! This gift and recommendation from Ann Leithauser did not disappoint. Exploring new places is always a good idea, taking the back roads and doing so with Joe and our golf bags is another treat and favorite thing. This is the former Ft. Benjamin Harris location repurposed in impressive ways.
10. Family Time matters- it was so good to see Joe's parents- Jim and Nadine in their new home in Bryan, OH. It wasn't "on the way" but it worked to go and I'm so glad we did!
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Granville Survey- not just for Granville Residents! Please Complete
HELP SHAPE GRANVILLE'S FUTURE!
Early this Spring, leaders from the Granville Community began work on a revision of the Village of Granville and Granville Township Joint Comprehensive Plan. Last updated in 2012, this Comprehensive Plan sets forth a vision and goals for the future of our community and provides the overall foundation for land use and associated zoning.
If you live, work, visit, worship, learn, or recreate inside the Granville Community, we want to hear from you! Your input is critical to informing the revision process. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMTCFTD
Straight from the Facebook Page of the Granville Village! Please follow this link and complete the survey. Care about Granville's future- share insights, ask your friends and family to do the same!
I serve on the Granville Chamber of Commerce Board, I chair the Economic Development Committee and this plan is linked to our work, our call, our purpose- we need your input!
Please know I welcome your input directly to me as well, let's have coffee and talk! Life on Newark-Granville Road will evolve and change for many reasons, your input is needed. THANK YOU!
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