March 16, 2015
The Gospel (According to Mavis)
I’ve always had a strange relationship with gospel music. Being raised in a Jewish home,…
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February 17, 2015
Beyond Six Degrees
Walking between buildings and the el this past weekend, re-wrapping my scarf around my neck,…
January 26, 2015
Time of My Life
I had just gotten home after a night with a friend enjoying the foot-stomping music…
September 8, 2014
Did You Hear the One About…
“I’ve got a couple jokes I have to tell you. One, I actually have to…
June 30, 2014
Collective Memories
“He was a legend,” John pulled me under his arm and pointed to a mountain…
June 11, 2014
No Space Wasted
My new neighbor Paula likes to garden. I suppose, in a broader sense, you could…
March 24, 2014
Ringing Doorbells
Chicago is a political town, to say the least. Mayor Daley (Senior) had an organization…
October 28, 2013
Aging Gracefully
John was concerned about me being thrown into such a family gathering; a 90th birthday…
September 16, 2013
Say YES to the Dress
My family is fairly small. I’ve never had children of my own, but I have…