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Welcome Author Jennifer Chambliss Bertman- Giveaway Alert

Books are my happy place – bookstores, libraries, celebrating with authors … So today on my blog it’s no mystery why I’m smiling about my interview with Jennifer Chambliss Bertman who I met almost a year ago at The Wandering Jellyfish, one of the adorable indie bookstores we are lucky to have near us inContinue reading “Welcome Author Jennifer Chambliss Bertman- Giveaway Alert”

Fall Reflection 10/22/22

We stopped for a walk in Vail on the way back from dinner. The view from the bridge couldn’t have been better. My first shot (above) unfiltered captured the balance of color, reflection, and light just as perfect as fall itself.

Chicago Architecture

When I think of the things I love most about Chicago … People often ask me what I miss most and that’s easy: the people. I have friends from my entire life, schools, jobs, neighbors, organizations, etc. Food comes in second. What I didn’t realize I missed was the architecture. As a few friends mentionedContinue reading “Chicago Architecture”

Welcome Author Sarah Aronson – Giveaway Alert

Today I am so happy to share my interview with Sarah Aronson, a writer who I admire and have not yet met but I’m sure I will one day! Our books were in a window display together at Booked in 2019, an adorable bookstore in Evanston, Illinois. Then, more recently her essay in COMING OFContinue reading “Welcome Author Sarah Aronson – Giveaway Alert”

Joy of Author & Teacher Life

Here they are as eighth graders joining me during a presentation at the Chicago Public Library. I’m honored and humbled to still be in contact with former students and their families. It’s one of the things I take considerable pride in as a teacher. I know I’ve made a difference in the lives of myContinue reading “Joy of Author & Teacher Life”