The Internet Has Stolen Everything, Including my Book
By Published in ChicagoNow, June 7, 2018 Two years ago, I published a book. Granted, it was a little book. My friends and family seemed...
Jun 6, 2018
Treasures from a Junk Drawer
Published in ChicagoNow, May 29, 2018 Can anyone guess what this is? I’ll give you a hint. It’s something I may have packed in a suitcase...
May 28, 2018
Fees for Medical Parking
How much should I have to pay to park here? Published in ChicagoNow, May 21, 2018 Was it reasonable to pay $11 for parking to visit my...
May 20, 2018
A Multigenerational Mother’s Day Tribute
My grandmothers in their early sixties – younger than I am today! Published in ChicagoNow May 11, 2018 My grandmothers had hard lives....
May 10, 2018
Evanston Technology Decision Leaves Some Kids Behind
Photo by Brad Flickinger Published in ChicagoNow, May 7, 2018 This is an educational tale of two tweens. My granddaughters are six months...
May 6, 2018
My Love Affair with the Tooth Fairy
Published in ChicagoNow, May 2, 2018 My parents had a remarkable system for the tooth fairy. Each time my brothers and I lost a tooth, we...
May 1, 2018
Time to Try a Different Way to Teach Reading
Published in ChicagoNow, April 23, 2018 The only volunteer job I ever quit was being a reading fluency tutor shortly after I retired. The...
Apr 22, 2018
In Honor of Stress Awareness Month: Mom, the News, the Weather, and Me
Mom and me, about 30 years ago. Thinking of her today. Published in ChicagoNow, April 17, 2018 OMG, it was snowing in Chicago on April...
Apr 16, 2018
Thoughts About a Woman President
A fifth grader out canvassing for a referendum (who happens to be my granddaughter) Published in ChicagoNow, April 9, 2018 I have read...
Apr 8, 2018
In My World, Every Day is Autism Awareness Day
Published in ChicagoNow, April 2, 2018 Today is World Autism Awareness Day. I guess it’s a good idea to have a special day for autism...
Apr 1, 2018