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What’s making me happy this week (July 23): Chicago edition

July 23, 2015

Last weekend found me in Chicago, where I ran the Chicago Rock N’ Roll half-marathon. Remind me again why I …

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A cemetery with a view

July 18, 2015

Scenes from Calvary Cemetery, on Chicago’s lakefront.           

July 18, 2015

Scenes from Calvary Cemetery, on Chicago’s lakefront.           

What happens when a teen takes charge of grief?

July 31, 2014

You can wallow in grief after a parent dies and feel alone, or you can try to pull together with …

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Resurrection Mary: A creepy cemetery story

May 11, 2013

I recently spent 36 hours in Chicago, in and out for an event May 9 at The Book Cellar. I …

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