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Passing the Mother’s Day cards brings memories, tears and laughter
Hi, Mom. I walked by the Mother’s Day cards at the grocery store this year and didn’t think twice about it. And then I cried, just a little bit, because it meant that you’ve been gone so long now that I didn’t reflectively flinch when …
Music and art: essential classes in primary education
This past week, I spent all my free time dancing or going over choreography in a theater for the University of Chicago’s South Asian Student Association Annual Show. I truly cherish my long-standing, faithful relationship with the performance arts, which includes listening to music, dancing, singing, …
Take this job and love it
I, like many other Americans have been unemployed or underemployed since the end of the Cheney administration. My former company was bought out by another, and along with several of my colleagues, I was laid off. At first, I was thrilled. The new company was …
Mountain girl takes on public transportation
This is my stop I guess you could say I am a “suburban girl.” I grew up in Colorado and to everyone else in the other 49 states, this translates as: “I am a mountain hick who grew up skiing, snowboarding and riding horses up …
A pepper flipping tradition
I’m not terribly surprised when I enter Thorne Dining Hall and see a 6-feet, 4-inch tall male student eating dinner only wearing a diaper. It doesn’t shock me when two guys stand on a table, unsheathe their imaginary swords and engage in a dual. I’m …
If the shoe fits, wear it
I love clichés. And by cliché, I’m not referring to hackneyed sayings that are nothing more than verbal crutches, such as “at the end of the day” or “it is what it is” or “to be honest with you.” (That last one kills me because …
If you’re getting a federal income tax refund, how are you planning to spend the money?
IF YOU’RE GETTING A FEDERAL INCOME TAX REFUND, HOW ARE YOU PLANNING TO SPEND THE MONEY? Cindy Acker, Hinsdale, retired office worker: “I don’t think I’m getting a refund. I haven’t filed yet, but I’m working desperately to get it done.” Mary Lauer, Westmont, retired …
Cut through the confusion brought by warm weather
What is going on with the weather here? No snow? Seven straight days of record-breaking high temperatures in March? Who would have thought that on St. Patrick’s Day it would hit 83 degrees? Instead of pulling out my green sweater, I wore my green shorts. …
If you won the Mega Millions jackpot, what would you do with all that money?
IF YOU WON THE MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH ALL THAT MONEY? Lina Beach, Western Springs, fifth-grade student: “I’d open an animal shelter and buy a hairless cat.” Kristen Bartucci, Oak Brook, student: “I have no idea. I’d probably give a little …
A ‘Moneyball’ lesson in life: ‘Get on base’
I’ve decided that the correct answer for just about any question this spring is: “He gets on base.” That answer comes from one of last year’s best movies, “Moneyball.” That simple phrase answers the questions put to Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland A’s, …
Reforms are needed
before La Grange Citizens’ Council can be taken seriously
before La Grange Citizens’ Council can be taken seriously
The La Grange Citizens’ Council has begun a membership drive in preparation for the April 2013 elections, in which Village, Park, Library and School board members will be elected. The reason is clear. The membership is dangerously low, just 12 to 14 members. Council officials …
What do you like best about spring break?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT SPRINGS BREAK? Allison Schuster: “That there’s no school, but I hate it because I never really go anywhere, and my friends do, so I don’t really get to hang out with them much.” Ella Heider: “It’s nice to get …
Technology: analog vs. digital 2.0
When last we met, I wrote of the differences inherent in digital and analog technology. Forthwith; Technology, Part II: AVD 2.0. Digital cell phones are supposed to be the best. Smart phones can do almost anything a computer can, albeit on a lesser scale and …
How are you taking advantage of the warm weather?
HOW ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE WARM WEATHER? Gayle Reyes, Burr Ridge, homemaker: “Getting our toes done, our nails done. My daughter is home for spring break. We’re just enjoying one another.” Adrienne Fernandez, Tinley Park, student: “I’m just soaking in the rays. Just …
You’re never too busy for spring fever
It’s getting to be that time of year again. Finally, after three long months –for what felt like an eternity –our frostbitten words of “I can’t wait for it to be spring,” are rapidly approaching. The breeze feels lighter and passes through you with scents …
