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I am a former vocational rehabilitation counselor, living near Chicago, who had planned to become a social worker some years back. My lively and colorful family had other plans for me. Married to a Science Guy for 25 years, we…
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What Is Their Children Learning?
Another Labor Day, another school year, and with these another chapter in the life of this family. Now that my mother is secure in her cozy studio and free of the burden of ownership, it is up to my brother…
Get Out Of The Kitchen, Jackie
Such happy memories I have of “Highlights” magazine and my two little children at bedtime, snuggled up and eagerly 
waiting for Mommy to read the latest adventures of the TimberToes, Gufus and Gallant, and ”Oh, boy! The Hidden Pictures!” And finally, on the back…
So What? Ya Wanna Make Something Of It?!
I really have to do something about this talking to myself. You know, friends always say, “It’s not a problem unless you answer yourself, haha,” as if they’ve come up with an original
funny.
Today, though, that’s what I’m doing, and every…
Rx for a Bitter Pill: The Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act
It has been so many years since my mother first saw me wear my red and white striped pinafore, but I will always remember my newfound realization that Mom’s opinion is a 
driving force in our lives.
“It’s darling” she smiled,…
The Great American Road Trip
Five tender, sweet little words will resound forever in my fondest memories:
Mommy, are we there yet?
Over the years, my children have seen all corners of America the Beautiful. We did The Disney Thing only once during 12 years of awesome…
What’s In A Name? ‘Tis Not As Sweet..
My Wednesday evening trip to the grocery store should have ended with a pleasant outing my family always looks forward to - an ice cream nightcap at our local sweet treat parlor, Oberweis Dairy. Alas, as I checked out my…
Labor Day, 2008
The last day of summer, for me, has traditionally been a rush to clean house and take care of unfinished business before boarding that cruise ship known as the S.S. School Year. On my list of things to do today: call our Gulf region friends to…
