I found this poem among Mother’s papers following her death. Typed with her best Smith-Corona - on paper which is now yellowed, she had used [...]
Americans have long turned to the soil in moments of upheaval to manage anxieties and imagine alternatives. My research has even led me to see gardening [...]
In this concert performed in her living room, she is known as Deborah Henson-Conant. Introduced to her in 2006 via PBS performances on Saturday nights, [...]
“. . . people should have the death conversation, to talk about their hopes for what they will experience at the end of life. You [...]
I first encountered the work of Oliver Sacks, MD, BC-Neurologist, in the early 2000’s as the “www” was beginning to develop. By this time, Mother [...]
“Like no other writer, he showed readers how a compassionate doctor can treat the most misunderstood and marginalized patients by accessing their mysterious inner worlds.” [...]
“The senior living field has long been ripe for disruption. While the pandemic is causing incredible stress and suffering, it can also be a launch [...]
We bear witness to the heart-breaking stories of adult children about their parents - older adults dying alone during COVID-19. Each one has a story [...]
Having a season subscription to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 35+ years, I looked forward to the return performances of this guest artist. He became [...]
From the first to the last Chicago high-rise which I called home, no matter how small, I always found a space for a home office. [...]