Barbara Keer – Page 26 – Splash Magazines

Eclipse Countdown – A Remarkable Event Approaches

August 11, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

Will the weather hold? This question is uppermost in the mind of the vast number of individuals who are poised to realign themselves along the 70-mile swath of the Solar Eclipse, from Oregon to South […]

Go Green Wilmette Alternative Yard Tour Review – The Fifth Year, Reinforcing and Inspiring

July 29, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

I always look forward to the Go Green Wilmette Alternative Yard Tour. This year, its fifth, it took place on July 23rd, a warm sunny day. Each year Go Green Wilmette organizes an Alternative Yard […]

Safehouse Chicago Review – Choose Your Mission

July 18, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

My husband and I had the opportunity of exploring the Safehouse Chicago restaurant. No longer will Chicagoans need to spend the time to go to Milwaukee where Safe House Milwaukee has been in place for […]

Make Music Chicago Review – A Delightful Surprise

July 11, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

It was the longest day- June 21st, the start of summer and Chicago was overflowing with music. Everywhere, there was music of every kind-North, South, East and West. Make Music Chicago, a city-wide musical celebration […]

“The Peregrine Returns” Review – An Exhibition and a Book with One Story

June 24, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

The Field Museum is presenting an exhibition that is positive and inspiring. It is a science story, a success story, a compelling story of community and nature. It begins in the 1950s when Peregrine Falcons […]

Toasting a Century of Hope – Celebrating Catholic Charities at 100

June 21, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

On Monday, June 12th more than 750 guests toasted Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, one of the largest nonprofits in the Midwest, held its 100th Anniversary Century of Hope Civic Dinner at the […]

Coconut Walnut Squares

June 16, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

By Mary Jo McMillin of mjcuisine ingredients For the last choir rehearsal before summer break, it seems like a good idea to take along a plate of cookies. There’s a package of coconut staring […]

Ron Irwin’s Walk

February 16, 2017 Barbara Keer 0

Ron Irwin is an artist, author and Splash Magazine Worldwide journalist. When he shared his story with me, I felt certain that Splash Magazine readers could benefit from the information either directly or for […]

“Nine Facts That Can Change Your Life” Review – Stories that Engage the Reader

July 6, 2016 Barbara Keer 0

For me, reading Ronna Wineberg’s latest book of short stories, ”Nine Facts That Can Change Your Life”, was like going through an art gallery. It felt like the stories were sketched and then filled in […]

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Review – A Wonderful Visit after Sixty Years

May 31, 2016 Barbara Keer 0

Sixty years ago, I could never have imagined that my husband and I would find ourselves in the same hotel where we began our marriage. At the time we were married, both of us lived […]