Hello Seniors

A little joke for an older crowd.

Playing The Villain

Michelle Rodriguez prepares for her upcoming role in "The Magic Flute."

Persistence

Sometimes you are going to have to persist in the face of obstacles–unseen obstacles–that no amount of planning or forethought could have predicted.

The Trayvon Martin Bandwagon

It's time we put behind the myths and rumors and deal with the facts. So many folks are quick to jump on a bandwagon, but don't want to help feed the horses who pull it.

Don't Blame the Dogs, Blame Their Owners

Their may be a need to have mandatory registration of any animal living in our community, along with mandatory micro-chips to enforce Dog Ownership Compliance. Your Thoughts?

Forgive Quickly

Some of us would see our lives go to another level if we would start practicing this simple principle rule.

Willy Wonka is Coming for You

A tribute to Western Avenue's version of "Willy Wonka" and the parental advice it entailed. Some self-indulgent daydreams included as well, and I use the word "brilliant" as the British might.

Internal Dialogue

Every one of us has a conversation going on with ourselves through out the day. It’s called our internal dialogue. In fact, we talk to ourselves more than we talk to anyone else.

Elected Officials Look to Address Ongoing Trauma Center Issue

We can always find money and funding for several projects. It's time we fund the safety of our Southland Citizens.

Bloom 1975 vs. 2012: Similar or Dissimilar?

Bloom boys basketball: 1975 vs. 2012

Senate Race for 15th District Heats Up: Candidate Threatens to Sue Opponent

Candidate Napoleon Harris becomes heated with Candidate Donna Harris after he is questioned about receiving the Senior Tax Exemption on two luxury homes in his name.

A Trauma Center is Needed Back in the Far South Suburbs

Concerns on a vital healthcare system for protection of our citizens should be a priority in the Southland.

The Most Valuable Commodity We Have

Time is one of the most valuable commodities that we have. It's more valuable than money. You can make more money, but you cannot make more time

Bloom vs. Thornton: The Rivalry of the South Suburbs

The Tale of Two Cities, Two Basketball Teams: Chicago Heights Bloom vs. Harvey Thornton.

Be All You Can Be

"Tragically, our world is full of what I would call mundane men, people who see only what is immediate. They never look beyond themselves, and they never look at what they could be.

School Bullying and School Shootings: Related Problems

Often times we hear the term "it take a village to raise a child." Well my friends, many of our villages are broken.

Superwoman

Michelle Rodriguez blogs about learning to balance and appreciate life.

Lessons in Love

You never know what's going to happen tomorrow, or if you will see tomorrow at all. Love people now.

What are You Thinking About?

When you are confronted with a negative thought, you have the option of either ignoring it or inviting it in and analyzing it, meditating on it, and allowing it to rent space in your mind.

Of Love Letters, Stolen Glances and Family

A bit of a love letter I am unabashedly using Patch to disseminate.

Influence

Question...."Whose life is impacted in a positive way today because you woke up?

When Stupidity Wins

A somewhat self-righteous examination of our collective resistance to old fashion common sense.

Some Background on the Principal's Honors Brunch at Bloom

Bloom HS honors students for excellent academics.

Watch the 'Maximize 2012' Trailer

A preview of Fred Chaney's series at the Sylvan Learning Center in Homewood.

Crete Detention Center: Where Do Public Officials Stand?

In the land of rainbows and unicorns, citizens will never have to question their local officials. But we live in the real world.

A Felony Record Should Not Be the End of the Road

Greater Faith Baptist Church is striving to help young men and women on parole by providing services and programs to ease their transition back into our communities.

Notes from MAXIMIZE 2012

What a great meeting we had on Saturday! I wanted to send a few important points that we covered...

A Look Back at the Boys' Basketball Return to Bloom Trail

Highlights of the White-Out game; pictures of half-time honorees; more games on tap for next year

Release Your Potential

One of the greatest tragedies in life is to watch potential die untapped. A greater tragedy is to watch potential live unreleased.

Never Give Up!

We all experience disappointments in life and endure many things that try to convey the message we are not going to make it.

Fire Fighter or Fire Lighter?

When It comes to passion, there are two kinds of people.

Private Funded Prisons vs. Communities? A Closer Look at What's Happening in Crete

Private prison is coming to a community near you. Like many things in life, it's not always how it appears. Let's take a deeper look into private prison operations.

Live Now!

Dreaming about all the things you want to do is all well and good. Eventually, though, we need to prioritize so we can put our energy into making them happen,

A Realistic Look at Local Government and Business

Because this is the real world and not a land of rainbows and unicorns.

My Happy Place

How writing and having a creative escape helps me deal with life's stresses.

The Bittersweet End

Heights native and author Michelle Rodriguez talks about the bittersweet reality of finishing a novel.

Washington Student Council Hosts 5th Annual Food Pantry

Find out what times it is taking place and how your kids can help out.

In Remembrance of My Mother on World AIDS Day

Today marks the 11th Anniversary of the passing of my mother Terri. Lynn Mosby and the 50th birthday of a man I truly admire, my uncle Walter L. Mosby, III.

The Chicago Heights Water Department Construction Crew

A few words complimenting the Chicago Heights city government.

Happy Thanksgiving

What I am grateful for this Thanksgiving.