This song is a diagnosis. A look in the mirror.

"GOAT" is currently playing at theaters in the Loveland area My kids had school off yesterday and my son has been asking to go see the new animated movie "GOAT". He was asking my folks to take him, but they didn't have the time. With my daughter being homebound since she is sick, my son and I were stir crazy, so I decided that was the perfect time to take him. I did not know a lot about the movie, but one of my older brother's did tell me that he thought my son would enjoy it

That’s why I keep returning to this book. And why the creation is on my arm—not as a badge of grievance, but as a reminder to stay kind, stay steady, and try, as Shelley wrote, to live in a way that makes others happy too. To remember to take the High Road as much as I can.

There are songs you admire. There are songs you play a lot. And then there are songs that quietly become part of your family’s story. For me, that song is “Hearts Content” by Brandi Carlile.

The Loveland Shorts Film Festival (LSFF) is now accepting entries for its 2026 Poster Competition, and local artists are invited to submit original designs for a chance to be featured as the face of the festival.

For Cincinnati fans—and really anyone who believes sports can change lives—it sounds like a story worth seeing.

If this song finds you where you are, know that you’re not alone. Love is complicated.

The entire first season of The Chair Company is streaming on HBOMax. I watched the season finale of "The Chair Company" recently and I want to say a few things about the first season of this show. This review will be spoiler free. I am not going to divulge any big news because I feel like what Zach Kanin and Tim Robinson achieved with this should be watched by anyone who is a fan of their work. I was predestined to like this new show of theirs, and it wildly exceeded my expec

"Weapons" is nominated at the 2026 Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress recognizing Amy Madigan's iconic performance as Aunt Gladys. "Weapons" is currently streaming on HBOMax. I absolutely loved this movie. I will be as spoiler free as possible moving forward by the way. The story of the movie is as follows, 17 kids from one single classroom all leave their houses at 2:17am and "never come back". The movie then tells the story of the aftermath from different perspect

Like the last book I discussed, Ishmael, this book is also a reread. And like the other one—and much to the theme of this book itself—I think this reread happened at an appropriate time in my life. It allowed me to reflect and take a good look at myself at a time where I probably needed a refresher.

Most of my Friday Listen choices lately have been pretty mellow, so this week I’m shifting things just a bit. “The Light” by David Gray still has plenty of reflection in it, but it’s more upbeat—and that actually makes it a great winter song.

Show dates: 2/6 & 2/7 @ 7pm Tickets: http://www.Loveland stage company.org/tickets

This past summer, I reread Ishmael by Daniel Quinn for the third time- this time with my daughter, Anna. Not many books get that kind of repeat attention, and even fewer manage to hit differently each time. Ishmael does. Every time I return to it, it feels less like rereading a book and more like picking up a conversation I’m not quite finished having- or need to refresh.

"Frankenstein" is nominated for multiple Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Jacobi Elordi's portrayal of the Creature. "Frankenstein" is currently streaming on Netflix. After three sit downs, I finished Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein" yesterday. Let’s discuss. Right off the bat, I loved it. It was melodramatic in all the right ways. The movie looked beautiful. I wish I had seen it on the big screen, but my television at home was just fine.

The Friday Listen is a simple, weekly reflection on music that’s been sticking with me — songs worth sitting with, revisiting, or hearing a little more closely.

Loveland takes its role as the Sweetheart of Ohio very seriously and, as such, we take the season of love and all things Valentine, very seriously. And why wouldn’t we? What community is more uniquely qualified to celebrate Amore than LOVEland? This is our season in the sun! The big show. And we proudly own it. With February upon us, the good people of Loveland are ready to celebrate! Our beloved Valentine Ladies are already out in the community sharing love and doing goo

"Sinners" just broke the record for Oscar nominations with 16 including nods for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role. "Sinners" is currently streaming on HBO Max I loved everything about "Sinners". The movie was stylish and cool. I liked the old school vibe of the movie. “Sinners” takes place in the early 1930's in Mississippi. Michael B Jordan plays dual roles, and from the moment he was on screen, t

by Mike Meldon The Friday Listen is a simple, weekly reflection on music that’s been sticking with me — songs worth sitting with, revisiting, or hearing a little more closely. This week’s pick isn’t new. But it feels necessary . A Song That Still Speaks Stevie Wonder’s “Heaven Help Us All” feels less like entertainment and more like a plea — a moment of collective honesty spoken out loud. Just this week, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day , I shared his reminder that people

On August 1st, 1981, American pop culture was forever changed. At 12:01 am people with cable tuned in to a new channel, saw a rocket launch and then heard the words "Ladies and Gentlemen, Rock and Roll", this was followed by the now iconic Buggles music video "Video Killed The Radio Star". Music Television, later branded MTV, was born. The early days of MTV are now iconic. Music videos, cool hip Video Jockeys (VJs) guiding us through the day and night, and news just about the

Loveland City Hall is currently showcasing the work of local watercolor artist Joy Osborne, a longtime Loveland resident whose detailed architectural and landscape paintings are earning fresh attention through a new public exhibit. Osborne’s exhibit features approximately thirty original watercolor pieces, all of which are available for purchase. At the conclusion of the show, Osborne will also raffle off one of her original paintings, with proceeds benefiting Loveland’s LIFE