In just a short week, the temperatures changed from pleasant to just downright hot. For a while, I said, “At least it is not humid,” but that also has changed. In the early part of the day, I see people walking and running, but my midday, it is quiet on the streets. On the plus […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – July 1, 2020
Using her magic wand, which is a crochet needle, Gallery 200 member Marita Valdizan, who originally is from Peru, interlocks strands of wire to create unique creations of art. She studied arts in Peru and develops different techniques using a crochet hook and wire to create sculptural and multi-functional wearable art and mixed media. This […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 24, 2020
The weather, for the most part, has been pleasant. I see many people walking, jogging and riding bikes and most are following social distancing and wearing of masks, where necessary. I am finding eating at the restaurants that have dining out facilities a very pleasant experience. Living alone, I truly appreciate being served, and not […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 17, 2020
As I was searching for an article in my saved articles and columns in 2005, I came across some other interesting tidbits from 15 and more years in the past, especially in the “The Press Was There” section (one that was popular and well read). The division was 75 years, 50 years, 25 years, 10 […]
At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 10, 2020
West Chicago resident Judith Horsley’s interest in the environment, especially the preservation of the Monarch butterfly, helped lead the way to the creation of two butterfly gardens, one in Don Earley Park, 840 East Washington Street, and one in Reed-Keppler Park, 129 West National Street. When Judi and her husband Mike were visiting in California […]
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