The Markham Journal http://markhamjournal.com/blog/ Markham Illinois' news outlet en Copyright 2010 Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:47:54 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Dear President Bush
Day after day I am tortured by one question - how do we stop this President from plunging us headlong into another war?  How do we get someone this stubborn, with these particular advisors, to actually listen to those whom he serves?

How do we get through that you are a public servant? How do we make you understand, that you are NOT the decider - we are.  You work for us - not the other way around.

I demand that you stop the rush to war with Iran.  I urge you to use every option available to defuse tensions with Iran -- diplomatic, political, and economic -- before even considering military force.  Military force must be viewed as the last resort -- not the first option. War is not the answer.

I am one voice in the wilderness of what has become our country.  Can you hear me at all?  Can you hear me?

Open your heart. Open your mind.  Listen to the people who do NOT any more war - not in Iraq, not in Iran, not at all.

Please. Before it's too late.]]> http://markhamjournal.com/blog/2007/07/dear_president_bush.html http://markhamjournal.com/blog/2007/07/dear_president_bush.html Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:47:54 -0600 Children
Whenever I see a story like this, it hurts me very deeply - for I never had any children. Not for lack of trying, mind you - but by the time I was divorced, I was childless, and would remain so.

I wanted one or two kids. I wasn't one of those people that wanted lots and lots, but one or two to guide through life woul d have been amazing. With the divorce, though, it was probably a blessing not to have kids.

But each time I hear about a person who was blessed in a way that I wasn't, I used to have this 'discussion' with God. "OK, you gave her 4 kids. You gave me none. What up with that?" The answer in my heart is that it was for the best for some reason I will never know on this earth.

It's possible I would have been a terrible mom, I don't and won't ever know. I suppose I could have been artificially inseminated, but for me, I wanted to raise a kid with a spouse, not alone. Many folks do that successfully - I didn't count myself in that category.

But, I highly doubt I would have killed my kids. It takes some really bad stuff in life for that to happen. Someday the full 'discussion' will occur, maybe. I might find out the big answer to my life's question then.

Until then, I guess we can only pray for those kids, those parents, and all of us - because I believe we all suffer when others are hurt. Maybe someday, we will find ways to have parents get help before this happens. Or, possibly, parents will treat each other with enough respect to not even entertain these thoughts. Or people will get health care in time to avoid problems caused by some forms of mental illness including depression, psychosis, post-partum or otherwise.

It's just that today, someday seems a long way off.]]> http://markhamjournal.com/blog/2006/11/children.html http://markhamjournal.com/blog/2006/11/children.html Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:50:32 -0600 Markham Fest, School Days, and a Murder Mystery This last weekend saw the Fifth Annual Markham Fest, a three day family festival held at Roesner Park.  You can visit the Video page for an interview with Mayor Webb about the festival and hear some music from Sunday.

 

In other news, you might notice that we actually were covered for the Prairie program story by another newspaper - I applaud them for putting us out there in a positive light.

 

As Fall approaches, the first day of school comes even earlier - take note of the school schedules on the index page of the Markham Journal.

 

As you may notice on the community calendar, the SGM Players will present their show, The Chicago Caper, Sunday August 27th at 3pm. Dinner is included in the ticket price, and a good time will be had by all.

 

If you have news stories that need to be put up on the Journal, please go to the contact us page and send it in, and also let me know if you wish to be on a mailing list to be notified of updates to the site.

 

Thank you!

 

Sue Klaus, Editor 

]]> http://markhamjournal.com/blog/2006/08/markham_fest_school_days_and_a.html http://markhamjournal.com/blog/2006/08/markham_fest_school_days_and_a.html Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:23:29 -0600 The Markham Journal It became clear to me recently, that my city, Markham Illinois, doesn't get press.  When there's good news, or just plain news, the local papers just don't cover it.

So, instead of starting a newspaper, I started The Markham Journal.  I intend to make it a news outlet for Markham Illinois.

Wish me luck. 

 

Sue Klaus, Editor 

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