Voting: How to Balance Respect for Experience and Opportunity for New Ideas
Published in ChicagoNow, March 14, 2017 There is something to be said for experience and institutional memory. James Baldwin told his...
Mar 13, 2017
Why Folks Like Me Dont Buy Greeting Cards
Published in ChicagoNow, March 7, 2017 I went to my local Jewel to buy a Bar Mitzvah card. This has never been an issue in the past. The...
Mar 7, 2017
Do the Right Thing for Kids Needing Special Education
Photo by Tiffany Published in ChicagoNow, February 14, 2017 As someone who loves her grandchildren with special needs, I am begging you...
Feb 14, 2017
When your Child Turns Forty
Wish I looked like this now! Published in ChicagoNow, February 9, 2017 I remember turning forty so clearly. Back in 1985, when you were...
Feb 9, 2017
The Women’s March — Why America Needs More Women in Charge
Sign created by Tim Rozwadowski Published in ChicagoNow, January 30, 2017 What is the most remarkable thing about all of the women’s...
Jan 30, 2017
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day – Why Did I Forget?
Published in ChicagoNow, January 27, 2017 Still trying to tame my email from eight days of non-connectivity in Cuba, I just noticed at...
Jan 27, 2017
Why Visiting Cuba Made me Feel Guilty and Grateful
Produce for sale American style Published in ChicagoNow, January 26, 2017 Just back from a Road Scholars tour of Cuba, I went to the...
Jan 26, 2017
Ten Things I Did Today Instead of Watching the Inauguration
Posted in ChicagoNow, January 20, 2017 Just got back from nine days in Cuba where there was no Internet or news. Guess what? Aside from...
Jan 20, 2017
Indivisible not Invisible
Posted in ChicagoNow, January 9, 2017 It’s a simple pledge that every school child recites. In fact, several years ago, I posted one of...
Jan 9, 2017
Aunt Bea’s Chocolate Cake and Other Sacred Recipes
Aunt Bea’s Chocolate Cake Published in ChicagoNow, January 3, 2017 I’m not sure anyone will want my recipe cards. My children tell me...
Jan 3, 2017