Fondue for two “The romantic atmosphere at Geja’s makes it an ideal date destination. A candle-lit interior complete with curtained booths and self-playing flamenco guitars (made from real flamencos) create an escape worthy of illusionist David Blaine. Fondue dining at its finest.” My fondue partner for the evening was Cole, my fourteen-year-old son. What can … Continue reading Fondue for Two: The real story

“Mom, don’t forget I need a picture of Dad. We don’t want him to miss The Day of the Dead.” “No, of course we don’t.” Each November 2, the Chicago Waldorf School celebrates El Dia De Los Muertos, also called ‘All Souls Day’ and ‘The Day of the Dead’. El Día de los Muertos is … Continue reading Day Of The Dead Celebration

Halloween is over. Done. Our 13th annual Halloween open house is over.  The morning after the party, I was too tired to put the toilet paper back on the roll. Our Halloween party does not change from year to year. Frankenstein hangs by the door, Mr. Pumpkin Head is on the wall by the entertainment center, … Continue reading Halloween Is Over

Halloween Pumpkin carving is one of our more important traditions. Cole carved his first pumpkin, guided by an adult hand when he was 2. At the age of 14, he is a master pumpkin carver. This makes me, as happy as a good grade on any test. Odd, I know. My job is to harvest, … Continue reading Halloween Pumpkin Carving

The other day, a friend said to me, “Why do these things always happen to you?” Just lucky, I guess. Things do seem to happen to me. If a “thing” is going to fall from the sky, I have a pretty good chance of it landing at my feet. I’ve learned to accept it, and … Continue reading Things Happen To Me!