Best of Blogs: Candy Eating, Issue 2, George Carlin Among Topics

Some new voices have joined forces with Patch and we continue to seek other contributors to add their unique views. Check out some of the interesting blogs posted this week:

• Kent writer , a library employee who loves researching local history, writes about the art and music history of his hometown. In his blog post this week, Prufer gets to the bottom of why in April 1972.

• , a Cleveland weight management specialist and medical director of obesity programs for LakeHealth, has some food for thought for those who tend to eat their way through the holidays. is worth reading if you don't want to put on pounds before ringing in 2012!

• Why does Issue 2 matter? , president of the Cuyahoga Valley Republicans, will tell you in his most-recent blog post, .

• Some people are their own worst enemy in a job search. That's what Job Bank House Mother says in her blog,

• How did a Native American plant become a symbol for an Old World holiday? , a public relations and marketing specialist for Lake Metroparks in Mentor, has the answer. Check out .

Got something on your mind? Patch is always looking for unique views and new Local Voices in our community. If you're interested in blogging at Patch, send a note to amanda.harnocz@patch.com or