The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
By Sandra Dempsey Post Sentimentality overflows in my memories as I recall Christmas as a child, teen, young adult, newlywed, a new mom, and all the various stages of celebrating and enjoyment. I don’t remember how old I was when I first became aware of what Christmas was about, how it came to be, […]
Moments To Remember
By Sandra Dempsey Post When former students from the Academy of our Lady and Spalding Institute gathered together for their 65th Class reunion this past September, they met first at Peoria Notre Dame High School in Peoria for Mass. That building was not even a thought or consideration when the Class of 1957 was graduating. There […]
Want to Share a Life Experience With Others? 8 Steps to Writing a Great Memoir
By Kimberly Blaker Everyone who has ever lived has a story to tell. As you approach mid to later life, you may find yourself reflecting on your past. Perhaps you realize you’ve lived through significant or relatable events, experiences, choices, and changes that would be fascinating or helpful to others. This is what leads many […]
Family Events Revisited Through Home Movies
By Sandra Dempsey Post Quite possibly I haven’t felt this incapable of finding something interesting to do for a reasonable amount of time since I was a child. My only sibling and I are 8.5 years apart in age so I was often left to my own devices when it came to entertaining myself. […]
From Our Readers – Starr Street Had It All
By Alice A. Brophy As a child, I spent a great deal of time on Starr Street. Whether traveling by car to and from St. John’s or walking to and from Logan Pool, the destination was always Dad’s store. Those were the days of assorted “mom and pop” businesses, and I remember a three block […]
My First Love…
By Sherry Gordon-Harris, Health Alliance My 3-year-old niece, Haddariah Rose, loves the Minnie Mouse talking doll and play costume I got her for her birthday. She holds it, talks to it, tries to feed it, and makes sure her Minnie Mouse doll gets her naps too. She gives love to this doll in the purest […]
Top Ways to Vacation Responsibly in 2021
After months of cautionary travel and shelving vacation plans, people, especially those with families at home, are researching how they can indulge their wanderlust safely again in 2021. The goal is to enjoy a vacation in a responsible manner, creating memories while keeping yourself and others safe. Heading to Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast is […]
Wildlife Prairie Park
Wildlife Prairie Park Awarded Best Place for Family Fun and Best Hidden Gem! Wildlife Prairie Park has long been identified as a top destination in Illinois and recently was awarded Best of Peoria 2020 “Place for Family Fun” and “Best Hidden Gem” by Peoria Magazines. The Park is consistently recommended one of the top 10 […]
Dancing To Moments and Memories
By Sandra Dempsey Post Author’s Note: ” Life changes with or without our permission,” I wrote in this article’s second paragraph. Little did I know when submitting it on February 27th for April’s publication how pertinent those words would be less than one month later. This article features reminiscing and some hard-earned wisdom. It seemed […]
