Fifty years ago we moved to the Chicago area, and as I’m contemplating moving again next week, I’m skipping through the five places we’ve lived in my mind. It was a hot sultry summer in 1966 when we took up temporary residence in our Aunt Jennie’s basement bedroom on 57th Court in the western suburb …
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Caring Lessons at Printers Row Lit Fest for Last Time
Since we're moving out of state, I will be at Printers Row Lit Fest for the last time with my book Caring Lessons: A Nursing Professor's Journey of Faith and Self. Date: Sunday, June 12, 2016 Time: 2-6pm Location:The first tent at the entrance to the Fest, corner of Congress Parkway and Dearborn, Chicago Writers Association …
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The Move (6) – You Are Where You Live / Setting as Character
As an on-again-off-again dieter, I know the meaning of “You are what you eat.” Depending on the era, I’m hot fudge sundae pudgy or Rye Crisp slim. Now, as an older gal in the process of moving away from my urban high-rise life, I’ve become hyperaware that “You are where you live.” It won’t be …
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Growing Older: The Move (4) – Do I Look Dehydrated?
"Would you like some water?" I have never been asked this question when doing business in Chicago. We've been here in Sioux Falls for three days and I've been asked if I'd like some water four times-- by our new homeowners insurance agent, our new banker, a salesperson in a furniture store, and the owner …
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Growing Older: The Move (2) – Anecdote on Books and Purses
“When I heard you were moving here, I asked why you would leave your wonderful place in Chicago with that marvelous view.” Oh my. I’ve heard similar exclamations from my Chicago friends, but this was the first time in my soon-to-be new hometown of Sioux Falls. From another grandma, no less. We were there last …
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Greening of Chicago River – 2016
From the Chicago Tribune today: "The annual dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day is a family reunion for the Butler and Rowan clans, the two families responsible for the tradition of turning the murky water into a bright 'Ghostbusters' Slimer green for more than 50 years." The tradition started in 1962 and …
Turtle Sundae at Richie’s Diner – Palm Desert, CA
Before returning on Thursday to Chicago's single digit temperatures, I'm enjoying every minute of Palm Desert's mid-80s with its clear blue sky, gently waving palm fronds, and sweet aromas of new-to-me flowers, including those of startling red bougainvillea. A turtle sundae at Richie's Diner in Westfield Mall--shared with my sister: Happy day! Stay warm wherever you …
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End the Gun Epidemic in America – The New York Times
This past week, you've all heard about the aftermath of gun violence in my hometown of Chicago. You've also heard, once again, of other horrific events in our United States. Did you know, also, that last week, for the first time, the New York Times asked us on their front pages to do something about …
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