Thank you! An attitude of gratitude. Seeing the best in the situation. We acknowledge the dilemma we are in with the invisible virus virtually vital, at least in the image presented partially and fully in media reports. Nonetheless, help by health-care workers of all elements is around us and includes
Greetings from Galactic Heart. . .. We are inundated with COVID-19 (coronavirus) information and it is time for action. Many individuals are organizing meditations. Cobra from The Portal has asked that information be sent out about his meditation to end the virus. The meditation will be Saturday, April 4. Please
Do you recall those moments when someone, possibly a stranger, paid you a compliment or helped you in some way? Do you remember when you helped someone in need, or gave a true compliment to a stranger? Simple, human, kindness. I recall the pouring rain when I was leaving the
Changing times call for changes, and yet, persistence, continuation, determination, and with it all, more than an element of joy. In spite of a few setbacks with the virus which crept into our vocabulary and mindset, each day we can find a way to do just a little better than
We’ve been told that there are two things we cannot avoid: Death and taxes! I guess that is still true. But now we are facing another challenge: COVID-19 (coronavirus). And we’re not sure how to avoid it. This virus can affect our entire planet and cause health issues and even
The Spring edition of Bits and Pieces contains interesting information and observations. Enjoy! And let us rejoice that we have traversed another Winter in good spirits. Pieces: The pinnacle of styling in 1936 included high neck blouses for the lady with rows of tiny buttons, a “Cravenette” men’s hat and
“Illinois’ convoluted and broken property tax system has been driving the high cost of living that’s pushing families and businesses out of our State. Despite the fact that homeowners have been crying desperately for relief, Democrats last year failed to produce any significant action,” said Republican State representative Deanne Mazzochi
It’s not the first time I’ve felt out of step with society. In the past week, I’ve seen many individuals anxious, and others outright panicked due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Some have tried to explain the hoarding of toilet paper, or water, to me, but I still don’t get it. My
Herschel Luckinbill of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club called Monday. His message was not surprising. “We will not meet Thursday (7 a.m. at the VFW Post 7452). We will wait to see when we can meet again.” The call was not surprising considering the day prior the State government
The morning was as silent as a butterfly’s wing. I opened the front door to the golden silence of early morning. A fog has settled in over the night so the entire scene seemed clothed in gauze. Isn’t having a front door one of the more delicious pleasures of owning
I don’t know about you, but with the recent spate of mild weather I can feel Spring in the air. Spring. The season when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love and an old man’s fancy turns to thoughts of pushing up daises. Over in Al Demeter Park,
Communication, exchange of information, news notes, all come together to help form what we do at The Voice. We receive more information than we can fit into allotted space. Nonetheless there are important notes to be included in this space. Continue reading. For example, we should inform the reader: •
“There are only two kinds of people on St. Patrick’s Day. “Those who are Irish and those who wish they were.” —An Irish saying Living in Belfast, Northern Ireland for a year in 1979-1980 meant that we could enjoy all the holidays there. I was particularly interested in seeing how
By Bella N. Morales Joseph Anthony Fumagalli, my grandpa, was a sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War began November 1, 1955 and ended April 30, 1975. My grandpa was graduated first in his basic training class. He finished his Marine Crops duty in four
Devoted Aurora man, real estate developer, icon. Those words describe the late Dan Dolan, who died February 20. He was unique, one of a kind, beloved by many Aurora and Fox Valley area citizens. He was 89 years old. His uniqueness is reflected in the date of his passing, February
“She may be the face I cannot forget. She may be the beauty or the beast, the famine or the feast.” “She” was composed by Charles Aznavour. Shahnour Variag Aznavourian was born in Paris, France May 22, 1924 to Armenian parents. His father sang in restaurants in France before opening
Have all you readers managed to avoid the corona virus so far? Have you stocked up on emergency items such as extra edibles, medications, cinder blocks, bowling shoes, toilet paper, pogo sticks, and flame-throwers? You’ve most likely wasted your time and money because, according to our current orange-faced Randall Flagg
Voting is an imperfect solution to the selection of our government leaders, however, it is the best method available to us. A monarchy, oligarchy, or autocracy, are not advisable choices for our so-called democratic republic. It easily could slip into any of the first three without vigilance. Political power can
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” —Mary Oliver I wish we could have met. It would have been a meeting of the minds. In writing, Mary Oliver could create her own world with nature as her teacher. Just as do
Stolp Avenue, Aurora, part three: Part two is available at thevoice.us/aurora-hotel-and-leland-tower-start-early-days-on-stolp In 1964, Stolp Avenue and Island Avenue downtown were conjoined into one street (Stolp), and all of the addresses changed to either North or South Stolp with Galena Boulevard as the zero point. Before listing any new businesses, I’ll
