Tradition

— For my Dad, Tony. Thank you for being you. When I was younger my dad used to tell me that when you eat a pack of peanut M&M's, it was good luck to save the green ones for last. …

What is Modern Philosophy? In 1972, I was asked to give an appreciative talk on modern philosophy at our high school’s Arts and Humanities Festival. It was an evening program for interested students, parents, staff, and community members. …

It's about the past, the present, and the future. What could be better than a soft bagel, cut in half, covered with salty smoked salmon (Lox) and luscious cream cheese, and juice, as a way to break the Yom Kippur fast? Young people preferred orange juice. Adults preferred whisky first…

And I don’t regret it — I just celebrated my first wedding anniversary on October 2, 2022. I cannot believe how fast a year went! How was the chaos of wedding planning only a year behind us? While reminiscing about our special night, my husband asked me “is there anything you wish we did differently?” …

Growing up in a small town taught me to appreciate many things in life. I went to a small, rural school district: ROWVA CUSD #208 in Oneida, IL. There are many traditions I watched and yearned to participate in while growing up there, even some I didn’t even know about…