The word, kibbutz, comes from the Hebrew language with one of its meanings, “make desert bloom.” That is exactly why Chicago needs to have a miniature kibbutz in every backyard, empty lot, easement or rooftop. Chicago is a food desert. Many people in the urban areas have no access to fresh produce. Those who can find […]
Author Archives: CleoLampos
A Ray of Hope in the Darkness One Mother’s Story of Tragedy, Trauma and Triumph By Cleo Lampos as told by Addie Mix The knife stabbed Jim’s arms as he held them up as a living shield. Again the blade cut through the skin and muscle of Jim’s vain defense. Over and over his assailant […]
Aqua exercise has become a passion of mine for two reasons. Dorthea and Louise, both senior citizens who inspire me to “suit up and show up”at the gym pool twice a week. These women prove the benefits of being in the water. Dorthea is 74 years old. She swims forty laps in the pool three […]
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During the darkest days of the Great Depression, thousands of Oklahoma families migrated from the Dust Bowl to California in automobiles piled high with their earthly belongings. The grove owners and truck farmers referred to the penniless refugees from drought as “Okies”. The name carried prejudice toward the migrants trying to escape starvation by working […]