Columnists
Transitions – A lesson in reconciliation
It was with some trepidation that I signed up for a trip to Southeast Asia. It’s been almost fifty years since a war ended...
Columnists
Transitions – The hurt in a word
Tribune reporter Mary Schmich recently wrote about the use of racially charged words in music played in stores and restaurants. As a child, my...
Columnists
Transitions – Retirement: Stepping into a new life
I know many people who are looking forward to retirement. They long to be snowbirds or move any place warmer. They’ll play golf, volunteer,...
Columnists
Transitions – Taking flight: Honoring men of color who took to the air
The Museum of Science and Industry is my favorite Chicago museum. Next to the submarine, I like the half-plane that soars over the trains. I...
Columnists
Transitions – Ruth Montague: Another unsung female scientist
When I was growing up, I wanted to be a scientist. I even got a chemistry set for Christmas. And my favorite author was...
Columnists
Transitions – Belated honors to WASPS (Women Air Force Service Pilots)
I remember the first time I saw a female airline pilot. I was excited and told her how proud I was to meet her....
Columnists
Transitions – An unforgettable public servant
Last month Naperville lost our beloved Mayor Pradel. My girls remember him as Officer Friendly and from Safety Town, two roles he initiated to educate and...
Columnists
Transitions – Hope amidst sorrow
On June 22 a demolition crew and 200 armed guards arrived at Cheryl’s Place, an orphanage in Kibera, outside of Nairobi, Kenya, the largest...
Columnists
Transitions – Eruption disruption?
We’re accustomed to hearing about the damage done by tornadoes, hurricanes and snow storms, but a rarer occurrence has been garnering news lately—the power of...
City News
Transitions – The human pleasures of retail
Tucked away in remote desert locations are airplane graveyards where thousands of planes of defunct carriers such as PanAm, TWA and Eastern, bake in...
