If You Ask Me
If You Ask Me is a blog subcategory. These stories are introspective and thought-provoking posts written by Chicago Leader staff, interns, and guests.
Hospital Monitor Tech Recollects Life’s Triumphs
Gloria Astorga is now retired after 31 long years working as a hospital monitor tech, even working through the pandemic,...
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Mental Health From a Minorities Point of View
Trigger Warning: There are some topics in this article that some readers may find unsettling or disturbing. Mental health is...
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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Exceeds Expectations for Fans and Box Office
Funny enough, during early release trailers of "Super Hero" there was much criticism about the movie. These included some opinions...
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‘Two-Twenty Seven:’ Old Yet Gold
From the brilliant mind of Christine Houston, the play turned hit television show "Two-Twenty Seven" caught me by surprise. It...
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My Best Friend
MY FRIEND The American Heritage dictionary defines a friend as a person one knows, likes, and trusts. A favored companion;...
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A Tribute to My Mentor
Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, in English, defines the noun mentor as “a trusted counselor or guide”, adding “tutor and coach”...
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What Can I Say
Forty-nine years ago, when my late husband and I moved to Marynook, we were very excited. We had purchased our...
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