I was so humbled and honored to receive LAF’s Champion for Justice Award at LAF’s annual luncheon at the Palmer House. So surprised, and thrilled that Michelle Obama sent a video (soon to be posted on LAF’s Facebook page) . This is the gist of my acceptance speech: Read More
It’s officially summer. Although it’s been almost 40 years since it mattered, every May and June feels like the end of the school year. Tired of studying. Tired of the “required” reading. Tired of talking about school subjects, about mock arguments, practice trials, law notes, senior papers. Looking forward to a summer job...Read More
“How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest afterwards.” So says the Spanish proverb, loaded as it is with spiritual instruction on humility, the passing of time, the transience of footprints on the beach. Beautiful, perhaps, but difficult.Read More
Thanks to everyone who came to the official launch of Saluting the Sun last night. LAF’s Jennifer Payne shared with us examples of the work they do with families and victims of domestic violence. STS is not necessarily “about” domestic violence (although we hope it contributes to that important public conversation), as much as it...Read More
Episode 163 of Library Life features an interview with me at “my mother’s library,” Mt. Prospect Public Library, on my novels and becoming a writer.Read More
Saluting the Sun is now available in paperback! Official launch is Monday, early evening. If you are going to be in the Chicago Loop and would like an invite, email me right away.Read More
April 20 is the “official” launch of Saluting the Sun, but it is available now in paperback (in addition to previously released electronic version). Click through from my site, or go to amazon.com (use your smile account!). 10% of my proceeds benefit LAF, the largest provider of free civil legal services to the underserved of...Read More
Susie Isaacs and David Robson from Ampersand told me that Saluting the Sun is now available for Kindle on amazon.com. We’re hoping to get 20+ reviews on amazon suring this “soft launch” period. right now, only $3.99! To encourage you to read and review! Read More
