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Giving Thanks
Evanston RoundTable, July 1, 2020 Even in these terrible times of global pandemic, persistent and virulent racial inequities and a spiraling economy, it is good to realize and acknowledge our
When Lilacs Last
Evanston RoundTable, June 17, 2020 Now we come to the best part of the year, when the nights are crisp and cool and the days sparkle with the tender green
Arts Groups Transition to Online Learning
Evanston RoundTable, June 13, 2020 With remarkable speed and a mostly seamless transition, Evanston arts groups have moved from in-studio to online lessons and classes. Most went dark the second
Esteemed Guitarist Offers to Play in Your Backyard
Evanston RoundTable, June 13, 2020 Donovan Mixon will bring an intimate concert to your back yard. Evanston jazz guitarist Donovan Mixon wants to play for you. Safely, of course, so
A Worthy Pandemic Pastime: Tell Your Story
Evanston RoundTable, June 3, 2020 As we wait (and wait and wait) for the pandemic to end and some kind of “normal” life to resume, as we meanwhile (in our
Some Lessons
Evanston RoundTable, May 20, 2020 They’re sprouting up like brightly colored tulips, the signs all over Evanston that read: “Thank You Health Care & Essential Workers!” and “Not All Heroes
Conflicted
Evanston RoundTable, May 6, 2020 It’s always been my curse to see the other person’s point of view. I hate it. So apparently did Truman. So many economists were advising
The Confinement
Evanston RoundTable, April 30, 2020 In my lifetime and yours, there has never been anything like it. The longest I can remember staying in previously was when I was a
Earth Day and Spring: A Hopeful Time
Evanston RoundTable, April 22, 2020 The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is here and, appropriately, spring is slowly making its long overdue and much anticipated reappearance in the Chicago area.