May 6, 2014
The Hardest Thing
Seven months ago, I was sadly shaken when a young cousin and her husband of…
April 29, 2014
Clean Sheets
I think I got this notion from my mother (where so many of my ideas…
April 22, 2014
Hiding Places
Just weeks ago, I sat in my car and watched my breath form little clouds…
April 14, 2014
Commitment by Degree
I must have read a book review in the New York Times or some source…
April 7, 2014
Welcome the the NEW Old World
Over the front window of Gene’s Sausage Shop and Delicatessen is a painted cow. The…
April 1, 2014
Big Screen
Just like in late January, when commercials promote front row views for the Super Bowl….
March 24, 2014
Ringing Doorbells
Chicago is a political town, to say the least. Mayor Daley (Senior) had an organization…
March 18, 2014
Meltdown
I have been very emotional lately. I have made some decisions over the past few…
March 11, 2014
Finally Here
For weeks, no – it’s been months since I agreed to conduct my Attitude of…