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End of the Day
Julie Goralka, after suffering writers interuptus (i.e., job and family), returns to her muse - the written word to explore just what it all means when the day is finally done. Be prepared for just about anything - from the obvious hilarity of semi-adult children to questions we all have regarding what the heck our government is up to.
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Photo: Newtown parents meet with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin (D)
Newtown upset with ‘Glee,’ but Congress is the real problem
Newtown parents say the school shooting episode aired too soon, but there’s much more here to be upset about. Published 12:20 p.m. April 15, 2013 - Comments
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Suicide: A legitimate end-of-life option?
One woman’s end-of-life plan includes ending her own life. She may be on to something. Published 12:15 p.m. March 28, 2013 - Comments
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Are athletic scholarships fair to other students? Simple answer: No
Enjoy March Madness. Those college athletic scholarships come out of your pocket. Published 1:46 p.m. March 19, 2013 - Comments
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Sequester woes: Congress needs a mom
Republicans and Democrats need to end the sibling rivalry, or I’m telling Mom. Published 11:13 a.m. March 8, 2013 - Comments
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Morally bankrupt Chicago: Ruled by corrupt politicans, guns, gangs
Minority youth in Chicago are killing each other. And not one leader is leading them to a better way, Published 3:30 p.m. February 26, 2013 - Comments
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Mayor Emanuel: Minority males are majority of Chicago's shooters
Mayor Emanuel is speaking out against “segregated Chicago,” the most segregated major city in the United States. Published 3:44 p.m. February 19, 2013 - Comments
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College financial aid surprises to watch out for
High school counselors do their best, but college financial aid is a tricky little bugger. Published 10:14 a.m. February 18, 2013 - Comments
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Gun-owner and shooting victim Gabby Giffords takes on pro-gun lobbyists
“We don't want to take away your guns any more than we want to give up the two guns we have locked in a safe at home,” Giffords says. Published 9:45 a.m. January 10, 2013 - Comments
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Happy New Year! Happy Hangover! How to avoid or cure a hangover (Video)
Here are tips to start 2013 with a clear head and no hangover. Published 8:47 a.m. December 31, 2012 - Comments
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Sandy Hook School shooting: Could it have been prevented?
Can past tragedies reveal answers? Published 4:52 p.m. December 16, 2012 - Comments
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Julia's 6th grade teacher wrote on her report card that he wanted an autographed copy of her first book. Since then, she has done very little writing aside from some creative writing classes 30 years ago and, more recently ...
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Julia's 6th grade teacher wrote on her report card that he wanted an autographed copy of her first book. Since then, she has done very little writing aside from some creative writing classes 30 years ago and, more recently, a bit of journaling. Instead, Julie found herself working at a major Chicago-area bank, first as a word processor, then secretary and eventually a Division Coordinator for a marketing desk on the trading floor. The bank wasn't a very creative environment, but she is one of the few people around who can type numbers almost as quickly as words.
For the past 19 years Julie has been a stay-at-home mom to her three children, all of whom are beautiful and obnoxious in their own ways. Now that they are all teenagers, Julie is discovering that there is life beyond dishes and laundry, and she is ready to let the dust pile up on the shelves and explore it. Well, maybe she'll let the dishes pile up instead of the dust; one of the teenagers is allergic.
Oh, and there's a husband around here somewhere, too.
