While I want to feel sorry for Cleveland because they were just named the #1 Most Miserable City in the U.S., I can’t.  Why so miserable?  According to MSNBC,

Cleveland secured the position thanks to its high unemployment, high taxes, lousy weather, corruption by public officials and crummy sports teams (Cavaliers of the NBA excepted).

But when you think of Cleveland, there is a LOT of good also.

* The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
* Popular character from Family Guy who now has his own show
* A president whose last name is the same as the city’s but whose first name is a Muppet

I remember I spent a week in Cleveland one day… only kidding.  In all seriousness, one of my happiest memories of Cleveland was when I attended a conference and a delegation from Hawaii was also in attendance.  I’ll never forget the look of joy on their faces when these Pacific islanders had their first snowball fight.  It was magical!

So Cleveland, chin up!  I still love you!

Photo by Yvonne in Willowick Ohio via Flickr Creative Commons.

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