Jake Spencer
Years lived in Toledo: on and off ~20 years
One song lyric to describe my ideal self: “I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more. Just to be the man.”
The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo was: Kengo sushi.
The street I drive on/walk on most often is: Eleanor.
The best time I ever had in Toledo: Doing a Toledo themed scavenger hunt / live puzzle made by my wife for my 30th birthday with my best friend and ending in a party at The Heights.
If I could change one thing about Toledo: I would build a game store hang out in downtown.
If I knew I could get away with it, I would: Make a living stealing back stolen art for Museums.
The best view in Toledo: From the docks looking back on the city.
When I’m craving Dolla Dolla Tacos, I go to El Camino.
The Toledoan I most admire: I most admire Dave Geirke from TSA, because he has an uncanny ability to seem like the coolest guy in the room when he obviously isn’t.
Jacob Parr
Years lived in Toledo: 28
Occupation: Graphic Designer
My story, in one sentence: I have been immersed in the creative culture of Toledo since high school and am passionate about pushing better design into the city I love.
The best thing I’ve ever eaten in Toledo was: Tandoor’s Chicken Tikka Masala.
The street I drive on/walk on most often is: Adams St.
The best time I ever had in Toledo: So hard, most likely sometime during OWE Fest!
If I knew I could get away with it, I would: Explore every abandoned building in Toledo, one by one.
When I’m craving a familiar atmosphere, I go to: The Attic.
The artists and musicians I love: Amelia Airharts!
My ideal day, from morning to night: Morning coffee (Maddie and Bella or Plate One) Quiet creative productivity, eventually ending at The Attic with friends.
What makes me truly feel alive: Work (is that weird?)
If I met the 16-year-old me, he would: 100% believe I am who I say I am, and request an extremely detailed tale of the coming decade.
What I’m listening to: Essentially only podcasts since 2008.
On a typical day, I wear: The standard midwest designer uniform.
