Susan Love

1 week ago | westlifenews.com | Susan Love

As both a homeowner and a decades-long homes and garden writer, I am still addicted to re-doing and re-re-doing and re-re-re-doing my home, inside and out. Lately, the bug has bitten hard. I am in the process of planning painting projects (say that three times fast) in the living room, dining room, kitchen and our master bedroom. Add thoughts swirl into a maelstrom of accent wall colors or possibly wallpaper accent walls.

2 weeks ago | westlifenews.com | Susan Love

We are blessed with an overabundance of parks, trails and natural beauty in Northeast Ohio. The older I get, the more I appreciate what can literally be found outside our front doors. I recently received a news release from the Buckeye Trail Association inviting hikers, paddlers, bikers and trail lovers of all ages to take part in the Biggest Day Hike on Saturday, June 7  — a free, statewide effort that started in 2021 to collectively hike all 1,400+ miles of the Buckeye Trail in a single day.

3 weeks ago | westlifenews.com | Susan Love

It was my immense honor last week to be a part of a celebration of my longtime friend Patty Gaul. Patty was honored with the 2025 Walks of Life Award by the Irish American Archives Association. She was honored for more than 40 years of dedication to helping make Playhouse Square a premier arts district, second only to Times Square in New York City. Patty, a Rocky River resident, is Playhouse Square’s Chief Operating Office and General Counsel.

1 month ago | westlifenews.com | Susan Love

Every now and then, I think that even the most confident and accomplished person experiences what has been called “Imposter Syndrome.” I first heard about it about 10 years ago and actually had a “eureka!” moment. All those times I thought I didn't deserve a job or a job promotion, even though I had worked hard for all I received, were suddenly explained. That moment has helped me calm down and be less hard on myself — and my family friends when they suddenly launch into harsh self-criticism.

1 month ago | westlifenews.com | Susan Love

I saw the lilacs on one of those gorgeous spring days we experienced last week. Most people that day were focused on the fact that the temperature hovered near 80 degrees and the sun shone nearly all day. No more gray, dreary and chilly days. Spring was here … finally. The sky was vibrant blue and puffy white clouds were bisected by a handful of straight contrails of planes that in my imagination were carrying passengers to Paris, Cancun or even the first leg of a trip to Japan.