Hi , Two weeks ago, I woke up to a text from my friend Karen—well, really her eldest son Alec who had taken over her cell phone at her request. He wanted to let me know that his dad, Jim, had suffered a serious accident and was in the hospital in New Jersey. We've known Jim and Karen for 23 years, meeting through our daughters who were in preschool together in Glencoe, a suburb north of Chicago. I remember my husband Peter and I going to the movies in Highland Park one night, shortly after our move to Glencoe, and recognizing Jim, who was sitting by himself a few rows in front of us. We whisper-yelled "John! John!" wondering why he wasn't turning around, until he finally did, probably annoyed. When he saw us, he smiled from ear to ear and reminded us his name was Jim. Walking out together, we had a good laugh over this. Over time, Jim and Karen grew into wonderful friends, as we raised our kids, socialized, and celebrated milestones together. More recently, we've continued deepening our friendship as we've shared life's continued ups and downs, all moved back to the city of Chicago, and spent winters in Florida (on
different coasts). After learning of Jim's accident, I reached Karen briefly but it was clear Alec needed to take charge. Family members had gathered overnight in New Jersey and were trying to understand what was happening and to remain strong and
hopeful. Peter and another friend quickly flew out to New Jersey to assist the family and be with Jim. Unfortunately, they learned, the outlook was bleak... Warmly, |
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How to Grow Food
Even with Little Space or Experience If you're worried about supply chain issues at the grocery store, or just want to eat healthy, don’t despair. Why not grow some of your own food? It’s easier than you think! In this workshop, you will learn: - Why
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- Common mistakes and how to prevent them
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