"Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux and Two Weeks of Story Round Up

My youngest son Daniel is a huge Phantom of the Opera fan; tonight we watched the original Lon Chaney version. He had never read the original story, so I sent him this link. So far, he's enjoying it.

How about you? Have you ever read it? If not, here ya go:

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/175/175-h/175-h.htm


Support group helps parents of special needs kids

Understanding the challenges and blessings of raising a child with special needs, this mother forms a support group for other parents in similar situations.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23606225-423/support-group-helps-parents-of-special-needs-kids.html


Lemont business owner was a father first

And he ran a tight ship in both areas.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/23627329-418/an-extraordinary-life-lemont-business-owner-was-a-father-first.html


Dog's life is a real page turner

He's an author's writing companion, a character in her medical mystery series, and a therapy dog, too.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23606444-423/pet-story-dogs-life-is-a-real-page-turner.html


More than a jewelry sale: friendships also forged in class

This group of perpetual students learns and loves together.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23706267-423/more-than-a-jewelry-sale-friendships-also-forged-in-class-at-jjc.html


Book event centers on caregiving

The benefits of caregiving, in plain and simple text, perfect for children and adults.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23606072-423/book-event-center-on-caregiving.html


Joliet West teacher embraces technology positivity

English teacher Maggie Maslowski eschewed all forms of social media until she discovered the potential to her students.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23605940-423/joliet-west-teacher-embraces-technology-positivity.html


Historical footage changes Joliet West teacher's lesson plan

With his new position at a broadcast museum, this teacher hopes to change the way social studies is taught in the United States.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23605657-423/historical-footage-changes-joliet-west-teachers-lesson-plan.html


Spirituality was nun's musical accompanist

Did the angels reserve a heavenly cello for her? Read on, and decide for yourself.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/23783148-418/an-extraordinary-life-spirituality-was-nuns-musical-accompanist.html


JJC program an rx for cats, dogs

These stray pets get healthy AND find a forever home.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23782805-423/jjc-program-an-rx-for-cats-dogs.html]


Advice in store for youths at Joliet Job Corps

Straight talk about business from one that successfully owned and operated fifteen Hallmark stores.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23863470-423/advice-in-store-for-youths-at-joliet-job-corps.html


"Write" of marriage: zombie book collaboration

The pros and cons of co-authoring a book with your spouse, from a couple that worked together on a zombie novel.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23864289-423/a-write-of-marriage-zombie-book-collaboration.html


Heart attack followed by a survival surprise

She should not have survived, but she did...and thanked the off-duty firefighter that saved her at a special surprise luncheon to honor him.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/23864010-423/a-heart-attack-follwed-by-a-survival-surprise.html


Former Joliet residents turn kids' ghost stories into novel

It's a mental zombie apocalypse.

http://www.buglenewspapers.com/joliet/article_ccc2b20a-4651-11e3-af51-0019bb30f31a.html