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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Bowled Over
I know I’ve mentioned this before but it bears repeating. I have NO artistic talent whatsoever. When it comes to drawing, painting, sculpting or throwing a pot, you’ll have to excuse me. I STINK at any form of arts and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Chicago, Lillstreet, Philanthropy
6 Comments
New Rules
Hi, Dear Readers. I’m back. Whew. I really needed that little R and R. Hope you had a great couple of weeks. And good news, guys. I think the Comments Section has finally been de-bugged. Come on. Give it … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
14 Comments
The Moo Moo Diaries Part 2
Dear Readers, let me start out this post by saying thank you. Your emails, texts, phone calls and Facebook comments about my last post have meant so much to Kenny and me. This is a tough subject and it was … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Parents
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The Moo Moo Diaries Part 1
That’s my mother. Leatrice Joy Roffe. She was named for a famous silent movie star, Leatrice Joy. (She was dubbed “Moo Moo” by her first grandchild, Natasha, and the sobriquet stuck.) True, both women were beautiful. But I bet that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Parents
10 Comments
Teardown
A couple of weeks ago an old high school buddy and I took a sentimental journey. We drove out from Chicago and went back to our old home town- Winnetka, Illinois. Our first stop was New Trier High School. “Bud” and … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Nostalgia, pop culture, Winnetka
17 Comments