Our spring issue of My Life is all about connection—the friendships that support us, the communities that make our lives richer, and the tools for meaningful interaction.
Our cover story highlights two incredible friendships that have stood the test of time. Ben Miller and Josh Bruening have been best friends since second grade. They love spending time together, whether it’s watching old TV shows or traveling the country.
Jenny Crowe and Annie Callan have been roommates for 20 years, who work together on advocacy projects and celebrate life’s milestones side by side. These stories show us how friendships can look different, but being there for each other is important.
In another article, Jason Harris and Diana Mairose explain that advocacy happens in many ways. They share pieces of their personal advocacy journey, which include starting a book club and speaking up for others.
This issue also highlights how people connect. Sarah Phillips talked to experts about alternative communication tools for people to find their voice and express themselves.
We’re excited to bring you our 5 Questions interview with Local 12 Chief Meteorologist John Gumm. He shares how childhood fears led to a lifelong passion and what he loves about weather forecasting.
As the flowers bloom and the days get longer, we share a handful of local spots to enjoy the season. We hope this issue inspires you to create your own connections, in whatever way works for you!
Look for free copies of My Life at our Support Center, the new Hamilton County Central Campus, and throughout the community, and at the library branches in Deer Park, Blue Ash, Anderson Township, Mariemont, Monfort Heights, Oakley, Miami Township, College Hill, and Mt. Healthy.
You can also download a PDF here, or find the digital flipbook below.
Thanks to our partnership with the Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI), an audio version is available here. You can access this on the Amazon Echo by Alexa. Say, “Alexa, open Cincinnati Radio Reading Services.” Then say, “Alexa, Play My Life Magazine.” To hear previous issues, say, “Alexa, Previous.”
