Tag Archives: friendship

Missing spark

Posted on July 5, 2016 by jyourist

We spent the day yesterday in the most traditional celebration of July 4th that I have ever experienced in my whole life. We watched the Evanston parade in front of my son’s coffee and gelato shop on Central Street. The parade … Continue reading →

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The dispatching of its Juicy Fruit

Posted on June 30, 2016 by jyourist

Today I was working to clean that grey stain on our very cheap plastic outdoor chairs using bleach, a method suggested by our next door neighbor. At first I was skeptical but, in fact, learned that bleach works rather well. Now, … Continue reading →

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Even the shadow calligraphy is impossible to decipher

Posted on December 6, 2015 by jyourist

I just learned that a colleague and friend has passed away. She had many ailments and fell earlier this year, after the school year had begun. The complications from her fall combined with her other health issues ended in her … Continue reading →

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Not too much is better than that

Posted on July 14, 2015 by jyourist

My friend Michael took me on an adventure today to Richmond Illinois to a place called by the owner’s name— Ginger Blossom. He even packed a lunch for us—peanut butter and jelly (raspberry) sandwiches on toasted(!) whole grain bread, chips, … Continue reading →

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Or not

Posted on June 24, 2014 by jyourist

Yesterday I went to see Gregory at his Alzheimer care facility. Michael, his partner of over 35 years, was visiting as well and I brought each of them a no-foam skim latte. Gregory’s meds have been changed. His previous meds had caused … Continue reading →

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Matcha Daifuku, Scampi, Rocks, Presqu’ile, and Dragon Netsuke

Posted on March 25, 2014 by jyourist

xxxxx xxxxx xxxJB is 72 today. xxxMH will be 69 Thursday. xxxI will be 64 next Wednesday. xxxWho knows where the time goes?    

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It’s a Wonderful Life—finale

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jyourist
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For Michael and Greg

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jyourist

I met my dear friend Michael over 30 years ago when we were both wait staff and bartenders at Jerome’s Restaurant in Chicago. His partner, Greg, whom he had recently met at the time, became an immediate friend as well. … Continue reading →

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