Rise up

Cleveland, how can we avoid THIS from happening weekly?

I know that it's Cleveland. But that doesn't denote hopelessness to me, like it does to some native Clevelanders. Growing up in a smaller metropolis about 50 miles from CLE, this was my beaming town to run off to on the weekends. It has the potential, so why aren't some believing anymore?

I understand that people are losing their jobs. I hear my friends and family talk about either severe cut backs or just flat out lay-offs happening at work. The state of the local and federal economies are devastating, and losing your job is the cherry on that shit cupcake right now. But does it mean you're out of the game? I think no. I think it can often open your eyes to what you really want out of a career and life. Perhaps use some good ol' fashion enterprise and start writing, or start your dream business. Some of us should be doing this anyway. Who knows, maybe with some ingenuity your job loss can turn around and help Cleveland?

Everyday, I will give you one reason to believe in Cleveland, and hopefully this optimism will spread and more people will share their reasons for staying positive about this city.

We shouldn't ignore the severity of the above-posted link, but that doesn't mean we can't celebrate the good that is happening here.