Mia – October 9, 2017 The Halloween countdown began a week ago and now that our house is decorated, I need to start rustling up costumes for my three kids. As a middle-schooler, Jake will settle for something minimal—his grandfather’s old dog tags and camouflage cap, plus a few additions from the Army surplus store…
Liam – September 24, 2018 My friend Anthony is short. About 5’6″. He’s single and is routinely asked by the women on his dating apps, “How tall are you?” And that’s about as far as the conversation goes. “There’s no way they’re going to be interested if that’s the first thing they want to know…
Ingrid – September 10, 2018 In the summer of 2017, at The Danish Home’s 125th anniversary Tivoli Gardens event, an ABBA tribute band was a much-anticipated part of the entertainment. Even before two female singers in spangly gold halter dresses took the stage, along with their male counterparts, there was a distinct buzz in the…
Ingrid – August 6, 2018 I visited my friend “Farfar” last week at The Danish Home, and for the first time ever, he did not greet me with a smile. Farfar, my roommate Lindsay’s grandfather, is always the picture of positivity, but that day he was visibly sad. “What’s wrong, Farfar?” I asked him. (I’ve…
Ella – April 30, 2018 I have always been a lover of learning. I would still be in college and have countless degrees if higher education weren’t so expensive. Whether I am rediscovering information while helping teach my children or reading the news, being a lifelong learner has always been a passion. It is one…
Lili – April 23, 2018 Although April can still be a little chilly here in Chicago, it’s always exciting to know that warmer days are just around the corner. When I went along to The Danish Home to help with a flower arranging class earlier this month, it really felt like spring. It’s an especially…
Ingrid – April 16, 2018 After the harrowing experience of doing my taxes last night (yes, I’m that person who waits until the last minute), I am really in need of something fun to look forward to. Good thing The Danish Home’s Women’s Auxiliary Spring Luncheon is this Saturday, April 21. Even though it’s snowing…
Mia – April 9, 2018 I’ve got quite a collection of storks, thanks to my mother. The first, in celebration of my birth, was a china figurine of a stork carrying a baby girl. Over the years, more storks followed, tucked into my Christmas stocking or posed atop my birthday cake. Stuffed storks, wooden storks,…
Liam – April 3, 2018 There are a lot of origin stories for April Fool’s Day. One is that the first day of the year was once considered April 1, and when the Gregorian calendar moved New Year’s Day to January 1, those who refused to adapt were called fools. That’s kind of like the…
Ella – March 26, 2018 Decorating is one of my favorite ways to get everyone excited about the upcoming holidays. I love pulling out the storage bin filled with memories and moments from last year or decades-old items passed down through the generations. One of my favorite items tucked away among our Easter decor is…