Friday, November 9, 2018

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Nov. 4 through Nov. 9

It's a grouchy morning. Technology and I are not living compatibly, and technology is getting the upper hand on way to many levels to enumerate.

But, hey! The snow is pretty, right?

And now, here's where to find me on social media (unless technology has taken another swipe at me) and links to this weeks's feature stories.

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down.  Gotta Do It runs under "people."

Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web (and some only on web on other days as I have the time): Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).

 Social media:

Daily updates: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries. And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

Upcoming events:


Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Celebrating 'lucky 13' in a special way
Joliet caterer honors its anniversary by helping others in the community


In honor of her “lucky 13” anniversary, owner Michelle Jankowski donated a portion of her profits during the month of October to Shorewood HUGS.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/27/celebrating-lucky-13-in-a-special-way/aoaj8fb/


An Extraordinary Life: Nora Gilbert of Joliet lived life on her terms

As her daughter Bettie Komar quipped, “I could see her going to heaven with that paper in her hand saying, ‘See? This is what killed me. Failure to drive!’ ”

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/27/an-extraordinary-life-nora-gilbert-of-joliet-lived-life-on-her-terms/at0l3os/


A place for kids to grieve loved ones
Camp Erin in Frankfort provides fellowship and coping skills


 Through bereavement activities, which helps campers share their grief, campers learn coping skills. Activities include sharing circles, discussions about feelings and a luminary ceremony, along with traditional camp activities.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/27/c106cb561c7c4fcba1dc180ca60cd210/index.xml



Whisking It Up: Making perfect blackened chicken
JJC chef Kyle Richardson demonstrates in episode 7 of 'Whisking It Up'

Many definitions for "blackening" meat, poultry or fish call for dipping the item in spices and butter and then cooking it in a very hot skillet, which creates plenty of smoke. Here's a better way.




VIDEO: Whisking it Up with JJC - Episode 7: Blackened Chicken

Junior College culinary arts chef instructor Kyle Richardson shows the best way to blacken chicken in episode seven of "Whisking It Up."



'I think I bring a fire and a passion'
National president for United Methodist Women to speak in Channahon

Shannon Priddy said, "We don't just go in and say, 'We think you need this.' We go in and say, 'How can we help and how can we make sure you can do this sustainably after we're gone?'"

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/06/i-think-i-bring-a-fire-and-a-passion/auptru1/


2 retired men find friendship in making dollhouses at Senior Star in Romeoville 


Earl Walker's wife Shirley never had a dollhouse growing up. And the couple never purchased one for their children as they had two boys.


One day Shirley (now deceased) asked Earl to made one for her.

And then something wonderful happened.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/06/00e633e2eaa949cd985722dd970c2670/index.xml?page=1


Artworks: Joliet artist Jeff Benedick passes love of stained glass art to his daughter


 "I wanted to do something simple and I thought fire and light was pretty much the simplest things to do and still look cool as stained glass," Sophia said. "I ended with heavenly clouds and things."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/06/1211b29a21e7492e84f35bebcfeafcd2/index.xml


LocalLit author spotlight: Peggy Lindgren of Shorewood

Lindgren said this about her story in next week's LocalLit short story newsletter: "This story is about my sweet dog, who loves me just because I was lucky enough to be her “person.”





Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff



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