MY son wasn’t a movie star, celebrity, or millionaire. But Simon Annis has a place in history. 7th Ann with son Simons presented to Elizabeth Cross after he was killedPhoto credit: Neil Jones – The Sun He was one of 454 British military personnel who lost their lives in Afghanistan. When he died 12 years … Read more
Age can bring about a loss in physical attributes, but it can improve our ability to be with others and to really listen to them. My hatred of pets includes television commercials for insurance companies and retirement homes. They usually depict a smiling, well-dressed, gray-haired couple holding hands together in a golden sunset as they … Read more
A “middle-class housewife” found her soulmate in a Thai prison and after seven years invited him as a pen pal to share her home. Victoria Oak, 62, of Putney, London, began writing to Andy Hawke, 63, a convicted drug smuggler who spent 40 years in Bang Kwang Prison in Thailand. Their daughter Samantha, 35, met … Read more
When Chicagoers dined at Black’s own restaurants for Juneteenth over the weekend, one of the most iconic vegan restaurants celebrated a renaissance. Since 1981, Soul Vegetarian, the 75th Street restaurant that was ahead of the curve and serves meat and dairy-free foods like protein treats, the grill twist, and vegetable gyros, became chaired by Mayor … Read more