New year, new outlook, new theme and a new twist on this episode: I get interviewed on my own podcast.

This week marks a first: I’m on two different podcasts this week. And not my own.

A terrific new podcast takes an informed and unapologetic look at the toxic relationship between cars and cities.

In terms of overall value, clothing is like food: the further you take it from its natural state, the weirder it gets and the worse it is for you (and everyone else).

Is it better to own or to rent? As I get older, I’m more attracted to the latter.

If you live in Lakewood, Parma or Cleveland Heights, are you a Clevelander?