Influenced by Who or What?

There have been many people who had influence over us.  Some set high standards for us to follow and a few have been negative.  We all have a teacher or two that made us feel special.  When our son was in 5th grade, he had a teacher with a special lamp sort of like...

Take A Seat

Wow, if I had a dollar for every time someone told me to please take a seat, I’d be rich.  Just think of all the appointments you have been to.  The times you have applied for jobs, gone to doctors, filled out applications, registered for classes at school or...

Small Pleasures

Many years ago I visited Vienna, Austria.   We walked through the town on a cool Fall day.  I felt the town was so  inviting.  there was sense of classiness, style, and charm in the shops.  People sat in the coffee shops with their dogs at their feet.   I remember the...

The Value in Volunteering

Whenever I meet someone who feels alone and out of the scene, I suggest to them,  “become a volunteer.”  It is one of the best things a person can do.   From the time I was a child, I saw my parents volunteer.  Mom was busy baking cakes for School...

Yes the Cubs Won!

Well the time has finally arrived for the whole City of Chicago North Sider’s and Cubbie fans to cheer loudly.  We are all in 7th Heaven after watching Wrigley Field explode with miles of smiles this past Saturday.   Along with all the past generations we salute...

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