Jacqueline Hayes

Jacqueline Hayes

In November of 1999, the City of Chicago forced the homeless who were living on Lower Wacker Drive out. Many started living in the doorways of vacant spaces on Michigan Avenue. As a real estate broker specializing in retail leasing on Michigan Avenue and Oak Streets,...
Gigi Manuela

Gigi Manuela

Hello, my name is Gigi. I create one-of-a-kind paintings with resin and real Canadian healing crystals for your sacred space or home. Each piece is unique and full of Crystal Healing Energies. I hand-inlay crushed Crystals, Stones, and Minerals for added Healing...
Dawn Thompson

Dawn Thompson

Dawn Thompson, Founder of Outward Self, is a woman with many titles and one purpose as a mother, daughter, servant leader, author, accountant, barista, former board member, and Community contributor with PureEsperanza, NFP. She is the writer of children’s books...
This You Know

This You Know

The end of a year, the beginning of a new one, as we make ready to cross-over a threshold will often bring a mixed range emotions. Coupled by the uncertain times we have been living, since the pandemic began, and a new sort of reality sinking in, this piece warranted...
One Farmer’s Reflections

One Farmer’s Reflections

Every now and then you stumble upon some random and perhaps, an appointed meeting that deeply impacts and stays with you long after. This happened with a new friend, Lauren Virnoche of Ecotone Herbs. Her “Farm Update” arrived just as we entered this...