It’s not surprising my career landed in the non-profit sector. Before I could work for pay, I worked for nothing. In the summer of 1975, two of my sisters, Christy (13) and Cindy (11) and I (12) started the Tigger Club. Our objective was to have fun, fun, fun... as is the Tigger way. It started ...
The Fourth Walsh
Theatre with a side of life
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Let it go, let it go
Yesterday, I was on retreat. Since I’m embracing a Serenity April, it only seemed right that I would spend the first Saturday in full respite mode. And that’s what I did. I stayed in my pajamas and retreated from the world for 24-hours...actually more like 36-hours. I had dinner with KLW and Bilger Friday night. It ...
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Check!
I left my ATM card at Harry Carey’s on Navy Pier last night. Navy Pier is *the* Midwest attraction. It is a plethora of chain restaurants, kiosks selling chatkeys and hordes of tourists. The only reasons I go to Navy Pier is for the Imax movie experience or -and more importantly- the world renowned Chicago ...
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In gratitude…
I'm practicing living life more mindfully. I am using the book “How to Train a Wild Elephant” as a guide. This week's challenge was to write down 5 things daily that I was thankful for... *creative minds *solid leadership *dynamic team *laughter *Joel *coffee *UPS *mind broadening theatre *cabs...especially a clean smelling one *a dryer that works *Trixie *that I didn’t/don’t own a restaurant *the feeling of completion *potstickers *family *my parents *fresh air *physical ...
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You know you’re old when…
In the past week, I’ve had three incidents of significance reminding me that I’m old. First, I used my AARP card. Although I joined AARP right after I turned 50 (December), I hadn’t used the card yet. When I rented a car this past weekend, I realized AARP gives me 10% off at Budget. Same car ...
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March Madness… I’m out!
This is the last day of March. And it’s the eve of my Serenity April. This winter has clobbered me. There’s the weather. (enough said) Then, there’s my extra-curricular activities. The plethora of theatre openings from mid January to now has been lunacy. I’ve seen about 50 plays, reviewed 47 of them. Good stuff but ...
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Mrs. Chris Scalise
If life had gone according to plan, I would be married to the guy directly above me in this kindergarten picture. I announced to his parents my intentions back in 1969. He was the full package. He was cute with an easy laugh. And even though he wasn't the boy-next-door, he was the boy across ...
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Right to life… Yes!
This picture was taken in January 1977. The trio in the center are my sister Cindy, me and my dad. We were headed to Washington DC for “March for Life.” It was an anti-abortion rally. It was a cause I was passionately committed to. My parents were leaders in the Right to Life movement. Our ...
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An Upright Life
My posture was last week’s challenge in my “How to Train a Wild Elephant.” I was aware of how my posture is a mood changer. It affects my mood. And my mood affects it. When I’m at my most alert, I’m sitting up straight and ready to listen. Sometimes I lean in, my interest is ...
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Serenity me, April!
I was cranky last Thursday. My schedule for the weekend was dicey. There were parts I was looking forward to (the return of my parents) but there were more moments I was dreading. I wasn’t feeling particularly in control of my schedule and that always makes me ‘off.‘ When juggling many balls, it’s important for ...