Ina Chadwick

Our benefit reading for Humble Design Chicago was a great success. Our thanks to SPACE and readers Marney, Trisha (pictured), Jim, Allen, Keiler, Kendra, Marc, Judy, and Candi.

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Ina Chadwick

Once upon a time, my sister and I sat for a portrait.

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Mary Loretta Kelly

For my mother’s 75th birthday…

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Mickey Pierce Silverstein

Everyone that my grandmother loved…

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Nestor Perea

I left my homeland, Cuba, when I was seven…

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Jane Sutton

Marushka is about 130-years-old.

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Victoria Reeves

My mom, Sherry…

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Jim Dodds

“Awww, look. The lake’s full of water again.”

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John Washburn

As I write this in mid-June…

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Arnie Kanter

At age four, I was a serious Cubs fan.

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Liza Blue

Born in 1952, I am the only…

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Carol J. Lysne

I was three in 1938 and sleeping in a crib…

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Danny Rosin

My sister, Nanette, told me…

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Susie Butterfield

Growing up in the ‘50s, my favorite gifts were Paint by Number sets.

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Barbara Wolf Terao

My father's hands…

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Michael Swartz

Omaha Beach…

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Steve Fiffer

Although I grew up in Chicago…

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Sharon Fiffer

Some people don’t believe in good luck.

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Loree Sandler

My middle son, Ian

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Chuck Brown

“Your momma wears combat boots!”

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