Ingrid – April 1, 2019 My roommate Lindsay (Farfar’s granddaughter) and I were among about 90 people who attended the 61st Annual Women’s Auxiliary Spring Luncheon at Villa Brunetti Banquets in Franklin Park this past Saturday. We arrived at 11:00 a.m. for cocktails and socializing and lunched at noon with some wonderful residents we’ve gotten…
DetailsLiam – February 19, 2019 As I’ve watched family members and friends get up there in years, I’ve said to them and myself, “Getting old is not for the weak.” Aging is hard. Even if you’re in tip-top shape, noticing the body not holding up like it used to is a bitter pill to swallow—as…
DetailsIngrid – October 15, 2018 I am not especially fond of beer (wine is my libation of choice), but even I can appreciate the spirit of Oktoberfest. Celebrated in the U.S., Denmark and all around the world this time of year, Oktoberfest is a rousing season of merrymaking with a pint or two or six…
DetailsLili – October 1, 2018 I was particularly excited to stop by at The Danish Home recently because it gave me chance to take my new car for a spin. It was quite a co-incidence when I discovered that some of the male residents had just returned from a visit to the Volo Auto Museum…
DetailsMia – September 17, 2018 It’s not often that my husband and I get to enjoy the delicious food of a world-famous chef, so we jumped at the chance to attend last Saturday’s Cuisine and Corks event at The Danish Home. My mother and her friend from the Women’s Auxiliary reserved a table after experiencing…
DetailsLili – September 4, 2018 I think my girls are very lucky to have a grandmother like my Mor. While she may not exactly be their go-to person in times of crisis (Anna just broke her up with long-time boyfriend), she’s always there to listen or offer a hug and some home-made Vaniljekranse cookies. Maybe…
DetailsMia – August 27, 2018 The last two weeks have been a blur of shopping for school supplies and settling back into the academic routine after a lazy summer. One big change is that Jake, my eldest, is now in middle school, where he is getting used to changing classes, eating lunch in the cafeteria…
DetailsLili – July 30, 2018 When my girls are home for the summer, our dog Finn gets spoiled rotten. Whether it’s special doggie ice pops or a day at the beach, it’s no surprise who our Cavalier King Charles’ best friends are. I must admit, even when Olivia and Anna aren’t around, he gets his…
DetailsLiam – July 10, 2018 My wife Kim’s brother, his wife and their three-month-old son, William, visited us last week from Michigan. Kim and I had been dying to meet our nephew but we didn’t want to inflict more chaos on them until they were ready. I think that ready for them meant getting out…
DetailsIngrid – June 25, 2018 What a welcome relief it was to attend Summerfest this past Saturday. I use the word “relief” deliberately, as it was the first rain-free day all week! Lindsay and I got there right when it opened at 2:00 p.m. and headed straight for Farfar’s apartment. He was dressed in Danish…
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