Tuesday, August 11 2020

The Children’s Garden At Franklin Park Conservatory Is Magical 😍🌳

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Happy Tuesday! Chelsea here.

While we're all experiencing this wild year together, there is one group of people in particular that I feel like deserve a round of applause: parents of young children. I don't have kids, but I can only imagine how difficult it's been to help them adjust to our new normal. If you've been searching for a unique experience for the little ones in your life, I suggest that you all plan a trip to Franklin Park Conservatory to explore their Children's Garden. It's imaginative and whimsical and a great place to let the kiddos blow off some steam. I visited as an adult and found myself wishing that something like the garden had existed when I was a kid! 

Navigator Feature Story: 

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Navigator Originals ✏️

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Since we've all become a little keener on outdoor adventures this summer, I thought it would be a great time to bring up this incredible, massive bit of nature. The tree recently suffered some storm damage, but it's still impressively huge and worth a visit. 

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You may not be able to go in and browse the shelves, but some indoor services are now available at library branches around the city. Curbside pickup is still available and encouraged for those who don't need to access the limited services provided. 

Talking Points ❤️ 

A Major Award ❤️

Congrats to Columbus Alive on taking home "Best Alt-Weekly" from the Cleveland Press Club. Alive continuously puts out great writing, but here are a few of their notable articles from the last year:

Carry-Out Inspiration 🍕

We've talked about pizza a lot this year, for obvious reasons, and here's one more suggestion: Paulie Gee's in the Short North. It's normally a little bit of a pain to get carryout in the Short North if you don't live there, but as the article points out, reduced traffic makes it easier than ever, and this is definitely a Columbus pizza place you should try if you've never been.

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Coronavirus Updates 💊

Weather:

88 and partly sunny, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

Air Quality:

Moderate (Ozone)

Pollen:

 Medium (Ragweed, Nettle, Chenopods)

Today's Photo 🤳

I am so very much not a morning person, but when I look at a sunrise like this one I have to admit I'm missing out. But on the other hand, sleep. Also terrific. Sunsets will have to do.☀️

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- Chelsea