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TV’s Strong Female Characters

Since we are both women, we have made a lot of women as our role models.  We have noticed that in a lot of the present television series that for the first time in broadcast history this is the case.  … Continue reading

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A Newbie’s View of SCANDAL

I am a huge fan of Shonda Rhimes.  It is sad to admit but I own every season of “Grey’s Anatomy.”  But at first glance, I wasn’t thrilled with megahit “Scandal.”  Last week, I started to watch it again and … Continue reading

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A Tribute to the Fabulous Katherine Chancellor -Jeanne Cooper

Today the daytime world mourns a true lady and a legend.  Yesterday Jeanne Cooper died at the age of 84. As a former CBS daytime fan, I remember watching Y and R and laughing at her fights with Jill.  I … Continue reading

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Nine Years Ago , We Cried

Do you remember what you were doing May 6, 2004? I was gathered in a room full of Friends fans for the end of the show .  It is hard to believe that nine years have passed since the end … Continue reading

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“Thanks Chicago” says “Chicago Fire” Producer

Right now our city has so much to be proud of.   We have two teams that are very much alive in the playoffs, our expanding  fashion community , and a network series  shooting right here in town.    The streets of … Continue reading

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A Golden Anniversary for GH

On April 1, 1963 , two daytime dramas premiered. One was on NBC and it was called “The Doctors.” Through its doors would pass the future stars Alec Baldwin and Kathleen Turner. But alas “The Doctors.” would fade away.  The … Continue reading

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“Keepin It Real” for Sickle Cell Anemia

There is one thing that I have found out about the Chicago fashion community, they rally together for a good cause.  Designer, La Tonya Hubbard made a call to her fashion friends and they came armed with their best. LaTonya … Continue reading

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A Last Respect

As a long time Dallas fan, not just long time (we’re talking wearing a “Who shot JR” t-shirt) I was anxious about last night’s episode “JR’s Masterpiece” I wondered how Cindy Cidre was going to lay Mr. Ewing to rest. … Continue reading

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Comfort Food Makes Points at The Grid

In the course of time, I have dined at a lot of restaurants. I have found that each place has its own personality. On one of our latest culinary adventures, we came across one such place..The Grid. Located in the … Continue reading

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Benjamin Cottrell “A Symphony in Fashion and Style”

After a winter hiatus, Chicago’s maestro of style is ready to go. “I’m so excited, raring to go, and ready to see everyone again.” Benjamin Cottrell smiled. Both of us were enjoying a leisurely lunch at one of the new … Continue reading

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