Jul 18, 2016
The Secret Life of Pets As Seen Through the Eyes of a Seven-Year-Old Boy
Published in ChicagoNow, July 18, 2016 at 1:49 pm The Secret Life of Pets is definitely a movie to attend with kids. We happened to take...
May 16, 2016
Life Lessons from my Grandkids
Published in ChicagoNow, May 16, 2016 Having grandkids is a blessing for many reasons. They teach me far more than I teach them. Last...
Dec 28, 2015
The New Star Wars Movie (Reviewed by a Woman Almost as Old as Harrison Ford)
The force awakens two of my grandsons Published in ChicagoNow, December 28, 2015 Spoiler alert. RIP Han Solo… or maybe not? Actually, I’m...
Jul 17, 2015
Reflections from my Late Father
Dad (front) age 12 Posted in ChicagoNow, July 17, 2015 July 17 is my late father’s birthday. My father loved writing, history, genealogy,...
Oct 23, 2014
Remembering Halloween Traditions Across Generations
Lots of $$$ choices at Pottery Barn Kids Published in ChicagoNow, October 23, 2014 I’m having a hard time remembering much about...
Sep 29, 2014
Apple Picking Picked my Pocket
How do you like them apples? Worth $80? Published in ChicagoNow, September 29, 2014 What could be lovelier than going apple picking with...
Sep 4, 2014
A Grandparents’ Day Reflection
Published in ChicagoNow, September 4, 2014 First grandkids Sunday is Grandparents’ Day. Now that I am a pro, with eight amazing grandkids...
May 5, 2014
Grandparenting in a Box
Mother's Day Thoughts About Skype, FaceTime, and Virtual Connecting Posted in ChicagoNow, May 5, 2014 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) My...
Apr 24, 2014
Helicopter Parenting Times Three Generations
Posted in ChicagoNow, April 24, 2014 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) My 90-year-old mother likes to tell me I’m her mother now. What I think she...
Apr 24, 2014
Helicopter Parenting Times Three Generations
Cartoon by Marcia Liss Published in ChicagoNow, April 24, 2014 Is it possible to be a helicopter daughter, parent, and grandparent all at...