Author Archives: jromaine

New Year Thoughts for 2013

Dear Friends,

It’s not all the time I have a chance to walk along the Chicago River during the winter Read the rest of this entry →

The Joy of Christmas!

I just love the Christmas holiday! For me, it’s a time to celebrate Read the rest of this entry →

Random Happenings in Chi-Town!

With a birthday celebration of yours truly and adjustments to a new city, there’s so much to share! I figured I grace you with some random happenings of what has popped in Chi-Town thus far! Read the rest of this entry →

Spreading Cheer and Laughs

Thanksgiving means the start of the holiday season has arrived! Read the rest of this entry →

Oh yes, it’s Ladies Night…

On November 15, a ‘Coast-to-Coast Ladies’ Night Out’ was celebrated with Butterfly Kiss,  Read the rest of this entry →

Enjoying A Dose of Laughter

After a busy week in the Windy City, I finally had a chance to “Breathe, Stretch, and LAUGH” Read the rest of this entry →

The Hip-Hop Pioneer

On Saturday, November 3, The 23rd Annual Chicago Humanities Festival explored the culture of hip-hop through a lecture entitled The Hip Hop Pioneer led by Tricia Rose, author of Black Noise Read the rest of this entry →

In The Know: Debate Watch

On Tuesday, October 16, The Chicago History Museum held a special edition of their In the Know series, which featured the Debate Watch. Read the rest of this entry →

A Leap of Faith

If you could see a clear path to your future, would you follow if everything were leading to success? I hope so. I know I would. Now, what if you couldn’t see where your next steps were going to take you. Would you still follow the path? It’s a question that can make you think the “What if?” “How would I?” “Where would I?” and the list could go on. Read the rest of this entry →

Win Your Title

“All my life I had to fight,” is one of the most memorable quotes, Sophia, played by Oprah Winfrey states in the movie, Read the rest of this entry →