Still Advocating
Writings of a retired educator, advocate, & baby boomer

Published in ChicagoNow, November 11, 2013 (Photo by Luis Cruz) Your friend is sad lately, and you're not sure why. Sometimes, your...

Published in ChicagoNow, November 8, 2013 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) Some of the most amazing people I have ever seen are parents and...

Published in ChicagoNow, October 28, 2013 We are nearing the end of both National Bullying Prevention Month andNational Disability...

Posted in ChicagoNow, October 28, 2013 We are nearing the end of both National Bullying Prevention Month and National Disability...

Published in ChicagoNow, October 7, 2013 Just saw a woman at the nail salon (where else?) who taught my children 30 years ago. At that...

Published in ChicagoNow, September 30, 2013 At age 68, I have found my voice – and I am lending it to the children with special needs who...