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The world has a new pope:
   Pope Leo XIV
an American Augustinian,
  born in Chicago,
  a Cubs fan - "No!" say some,
"he's from the South Side."
Villanova 1977, degree in Math
dual U.S. - Peruvian citizenship

These days he watches football (soccer).

05/26/25 07:48 PM

#2157

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

In his inaugural homily, Pope Leo XIV
underscored the ecumenical unity of
the Church.

06/03/25 08:54 PM

#2158

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Stand Up To Hate. Because hate
knows no boundaries. If we don't
stand up, it spreads.

#🟦

06/04/25 04:49 PM

#2159

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

The Ukraine National Baseball team is in America grateful to Americans for the opportunity to represent Ukraine and to play ball amidst the war.

06/10/25 01:20 PM

#2160

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Have you seen the best catch ever?

Take a look at Denzel Clarke,
Athletics' center fielder.

06/15/25 11:03 PM

#2161

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

The shooting suspect in MN is in custody.

06/17/25 02:17 PM

#2162

David Alexander Merrill

I've left a long overdue post on Robey Swartz's 'In Memory' section.

06/17/25 02:45 PM

#2163

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

David, thank you for sharing beautiful memories and tribute to Robey. You have enriched cherished memories for me.

P.S. Today is Michael Head's birthday.

06/18/25 12:49 PM

#2164

Larry Metnick

I found David Merrill's "In Memory" tribute to his friend Robey Swartz a worthy read.

06/18/25 03:26 PM

#2165

Donn Pearlman

Will it ever be fairly safe for us to travel overseas again?

06/19/25 09:47 PM

#2166

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

great photo in front of Trevi Fountain!

note for tourists:

One coin thrown with your right hand
over your left shoulder into the fountain
insures you will return to Roma.

06/25/25 08:43 AM

#2167

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

Anyone vacationing in New York?

There's no better time to explore
and enjoy the Erie Canal!
You'll find the red carpet rolled out
to welcome you to celebrate

200 YEARS ‼️

06/26/25 11:54 AM

#2168

Marvin Irving Blusteln

If anyone would like this it's yours for the postage.

06/26/25 11:59 AM

#2169

Marvin Irving Blusteln

07/09/25 04:24 PM

#2170

Lorelei Neubarth (Sanaghan)

I wanted to let you know that Bonnie Batschauer (DeZur) died on June 20th in Texas. She had moved there some years ago after her husband died. Bonnie was a lot of fun in high school. She was a natural blonde, and about 6' tall. I will miss her.

07/09/25 07:15 PM

#2171

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

  Condolences to you, Lorelei.
  Savor good memories with Bonnie
and classmates at Niles West.

Hope you'll share more in the
"In Memory" Sectiion.

07/15/25 02:37 PM

#2172

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

All-Stars play tonight.
Automated balls & strikes will be called.
***Correction:
  Teams were allowed to challenge
   two calls during the game;
   the computer decided those
   limited challenges.

07/26/25 02:56 PM

#2173

Susan Mann

Edward Hirsch recently published a book about growing up in Chicago and Skokie.It's an oddly written memoir that covers his life from birth through his high school graudation. He attended Fairview School and Niles West a few years after we did, and he names names: teachers, coaches for high school football, basketball and baseball, restaurants, streets, stores and more. I found the last half more interesting because I enjoyed his high school memories in particular. It's called "My Childhood in Pieces, A Skokie Elegy.".

07/29/25 07:05 PM

#2174

Janis Kliphardt (Emery)

"tears in heaven"

-- Eric Clapton