Lucky

A story about my birds and me.

Understanding and Recovering from Whiplash

Whiplash injuries are not confined to auto accidents and often occur during a slip, fall or while playing sport. However, we’ll look at what typically occurs in an auto accident.

Facebook Welcome Page is Dead!

Facebook Welcome Page is Dead! Social Media for Small Business What's Up with Facebook!? Get the Whole Scoop!

Hockey Across America at the Darien Sportsplex

The Chicago Hawks Hockey Club and the Darien Sportsplex once again partnered to celebrate USA Hockey's Hockey Weekend Across America, "Try Hockey for Free" event.

SOLD! Local Home Sales: March 2, 2012

County Line Properties gives you prices and pictures of recently sold properties in Darien.

SOLD! Local Home Sales: Feb. 27

County Line Properties gives you prices and pictures of recently sold properties in Darien.

Social Media Strategy for Small Business

Is Your Social Media Profile Destroying Your Business? Leverage Your Time and Save Money! Learn the Secrets of Managing Your Social Media and Get More Customers!

What is Beauty?

What is beauty? What do you find beautiful? Is grace beautiful?

I Will Always Love Who?

The Grammys missed the boat on not including Latinos and failing to do a meaningful tribute to Whitney Houston.

SOLD! Home Sales in Darien, Feb. 17

County Line Properties gives you prices and pictures of recently sold properties in Darien.

Party Patter: Valentine Love Potion

Treat your sweetheart to a love potion # 9 martini tonight.

Our Lady of Peace School Students Advance to Regional Science Fair

Our Lady of Peace School Students advance to regional science fair.

The Oreo Cookie

It might be milk's favorite cookie, but it's my favorite indulgence.

Inside Public Education: School Finance

Worst-case scenario projections are driving how important school funding issues are handled.

SOLD! Local Home Sales: Feb. 10

County Line Properties gives you prices and pictures of recently sold properties in Darien.

Outsmarting S.A.D., Indoor herbs and crazy stuff goin' on!

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and what to do. Indoor herbs at my house and my crazy animals!

OLP Students Shine During Catholic Schools' Week

Faith, academics and service were evident during Catholic Schools’ Week at Our Lady of Peace School.

Senate Week in Review: Overview of the State of the State, Medicaid Expansion and the Civic Federation

Senate Week in Review: Overview of the State of the State, Medicaid Expansion and the Civic Federation

Dillard Appointed to Serve on Veterans’ Memorial Commission

Dillard appointed to serve on Veterans’ Memorial Commission

SOLD! Local Home Sales: Feb. 3 Edition

Check out pictures and prices of properties recently sold in Darien.

Sen. Kirk Dillard on the Annual State of the State Address

Sen. Kirk Dillard on the annual State of the State Address

Darien Singer/Songwriter Andrew Salgado Returns to J. Flemings Absolutely Delicious

Andrew Salgado at J. Flemings Absolutely Delicious

Our Lady of Peace School Holds In Session School Tours This Friday

Check out the school while classes are in action.

Our Lady of Peace School Holding Sunday Open House

Don't miss the Our Lady of Peace School open house this Sunday, Jan. 29, from 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Lawmakers Anticipate Gov. Quinn’s ‘State of the State’

Senate Republican Capitol Connection: January 23 - 27: Lawmakers anticipate Gov’s ‘State of the State,’ Tax Foundation: Illinois falls “dramatically” in national tax rankings

SOLD! Home Sales in Darien

Check out pictures and prices of properties recently sold in Darien.

Why I Wouldn't Want to be the President

A list of reasons why I wouldn't want to be the most powerful man in the world.

Inside Public Educaton: School Board Basics

School boards are much more important than most people realize.

SOLD! Home Sales in Darien

Check out pictures and prices of properties recently sold in Darien.

How Can We Lessen Our Chances of Getting Cancer?

Can we lessen our chances of getting a cancer?

Andrew Salgado Returns to Ballydoyle's on Main Street in Downers Grove

Local recording artist to perform at Ballydoyle's in Downers Grove

A Little Viral Video Action

Who doesn't love viral videos? Cut and pasted speeches that turn into songs? Even better! And of two very different public figures. Quite impressive editing actually.

Moviegoer's Haven

If you have not yet been to Hollywood Boulevard on 75th near Lemont Road, then you have sorely missed out on movie-going life.

Happy New Year!

See what's in store for Hi Infidelity in 2012! They'll be playing locally at The Lodge in Lisle on Saturday, Jan. 14.

The New Year is not a "Do Over"... It is a "Do Differently"

The New Year is not a "Do Over." It's a "Do Differently."

A Class Above the Rest

I attended an event last night at the world-famous Drake hotel in Chicago.

When Life Turns Upside Down

What do you do when your good life is replaced by struggle, and your security feels insecure? From some events in my family over the past year, this is something I have had to try to figure out.

Nancy's Shameless Plug for her Musical Theater and Glee Performance!!!!

Musical Theater and Glee performance at the Darien Park District!!

Party Patter: Snowman Martini Recipe

Holiday stress got you down? Try our Snowman Martini and relax.

A Clothing Craving

I've determined that women have the same relationship with clothes shopping that they do with sweets: A love / hate.