It may be easy pickings for some commentators, or partisans, to extricate significant meaning of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan this week following a nearly 20-year occupation. The war truly lasted only a few weeks, after the attack on the World Trade Center September 11, 2001. The occupation was with
Second of three parts The first part is at thevoice.us/watermelon-one-of-the-most-beloved-fruits-in-the-world Ocean Robbins of Food Revolution Network writes about one of Summer’s favorite foods. Watermelons. “Watermelons are among the largest and heaviest fruits available at most grocery stores, but is lugging them home worth the effort? The three most popular types
Sometimes, in life, you meet an outstanding person who again, once again, restores your faith in humanity. Sometimes that person had resided in the neighborhood of San Souci and you learn that so much was lost during the 1996 Aurora flood, such as all his yearbooks from Marmion Academy in
In all the news reporting about Afghanistan fiasco, the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, and scandals on The Bachelorette, an item that quickly passed by was the death of Charlie Watts. I told my wife he’d died and she said, “Who?” Not a surprise. There are probably a lot
Barack Obama recently purchased a $12 million Summer place on Martha’s Vineyard and planned to be host to 600 “swells” there for his 60th birthday, until the resurgent pandemic shrunk his party numbers. I thought to myself: Come on, Barack, do you really need an over-the-top mansion on an island
By Jim Edgar and John Shaw Less than five years ago, Illinois was moving aggressively in the wrong direction, careening toward the fiscal precipice, lurching toward junk bond status. A brutal and counterproductive two-year budget stalemate had tarnished Illinois’ reputation, damaged our schools, battered our credit rating, and led to
Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at St. Charles, Chicagoland’s newest premier Midwest treatment facility whose mission is to help one million patients achieve a life of recovery, is proud to join the Kane County Sheriff and Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. Community
Murals take center stage. Artists with dedication, persistence, and talent, will return to the Alley Art Fest in downtown Aurora Saturday, Aug. 28. The 11th year of the festival, promoted by Aurora Downtown, led by Marissa Amoni, will be front and center from noon to 5 p.m. and a feature
First of three parts Ocean Robbins of Food Revolution Network writes about one of Summer’s favorite foods: Watermelons. “Watermelons are among the largest and heaviest fruits available at most grocery stores, but is lugging them home worth the effort? Are they nutritious, or just a bunch of water and sugar?
John was placed on a ship bound for the United States. The year was 1939. John was 16 years old. He spoke German, Russian, and English. He knew some Yiddish, but only enough to converse with his parents and grandparents. He was travelling alone because his Jewish parents could not
August is National Dog Month, a month-long celebration of the most commonly owned and lovable pet recognized during the dog days of Summer. We wanted to share how a St. Charles resident, Missy Young, has been saving dogs in her community and throughout Illinois and uniting them with their forever
Life is filled with uncertainties. Often it just makes the daily focus interesting. If we had the ability to walk on water each day, the routine could become stale. We learn variation, through success, failure, and everything in between. The parameters of what goals we place for achievement and for
Are we all overjoyed and ecstatic now that our beloved Fearless Orange-Faced Supreme Leader has been restored to his rightful place in the White House as head of our country? I haven’t seen any fireworks, or dancing in the streets because of the great election turnover that took place on,
There was a day when I lost sleep over debates about things such as politics, religion, and grammar. I once believed it was important to try and persuade everyone to see things as I did. That was back when debates were generally civil and the majority of participants actually listened
Jamaican runner Hansle Parchment made it to the Olympics, but took the wrong bus to his 110 meters hurdles, which landed him at the aquatics center. Fortunately, a kindhearted volunteer gave him money for a taxi, to get him to the right venue just in time. Hansle won the Gold
• See Veterans’ Voice thevoice.us/tribute-fitting-memorial-to-herschel-luckinbill By Al Benson “Mr. Veteran” was remembered by fellow veterans and friends Thursday, Aug. 5. Ed Doepel of Yorkville, Aurora Police Department chaplain, recalled the late Herschel L. Luckinbill of Montgomery for his service to veterans and the community. Doepel, an Army veteran and Aurora
Joy! In a hectic, contentious, divisive, world, we should pause momentarily and think joy! Joy is good for the soul. Joy soothes the soul. Joy is good for the mind, body, and soul. What the world needs now is joy. That is the world needs love, peace, positivity, joy. Always
First of all, the name appealed to me! But, realize, the city has not had a zoo since 1974!! One of the closest is in Battle Creek, Mich. and is the Binder Park Zoo. Originally known as Bronson, after founder Titus Bronson, the city and township were changed to Kalamazoo
Last of two parts The previous part is at thevoice.us/essential-methods-in-the-art-of-gathering-important Every day we find ourselves in gatherings, Priya Parker wrote in “The Art of Gathering.” If we can understand what makes these gatherings effective and memorable, then we can reframe and redirect them to benefit everyone, host and guest, alike.
Family always is important. Interaction at more than during holidays brings family bonds more firmly together. Consider a few items below: • The Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and Community Garden’s 8th anniversary at the Harvest Dinner will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 at the Marie
