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

Posted in ChicagoNow, April 7, 2014 During a recent gathering of my family, my grandkids staged numerous performances of scenes and songs...

Published in ChicagoNow, February 25, 2014 “It’s confusing and I only kind of liked it,” was my 7-year-old granddaughter’s initial...

Published in ChicagoNow, February 14, 2014 I could probably write a book called What To Expect When You Become a Grandmother through...

Published in ChicagoNow, February 12, 2014 HERE COMES THE SON…FINALLY A BOY My daughter announced her pregnancy by texting me a picture...

Published in ChicagoNow, February 10, 2014 (photo by Sam Levitan) AND THEN THERE WERE THREE…AND FOUR LITTLE GIRLS Grandchild number three...

Posted in ChicagoNow, February 7, 2014 Over the span of almost 11 years, my job description evolved from being the Founding Director of...

Published in ChicagoNow, January 6, 2014 My granddaughter from Indiana (age 7) sent me her drawing of Elsa and Anna from the movie...

First grandkids & first digital photo Published in ChicagoNow, January 2, 2014 Both of my daughters have a problem. Their memories of...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 30, 2013 Here's a post in honor of my 8th grandchild, who was born December 12. Can't wait to play with...

Published in ChicagoNow, November 18, 2013 It’s mid November and my holiday panic has arrived! My personal countdown, driven by the...