A friend for the long haul

–by Mary Helen Darah PUBLICATION DATE: Oct 02, 2018 Sometimes friends take a step into your life and end up traveling on your road for the long haul. I returned from a quick trip up north, sans WiFi and cell coverage, and learned that my dear buddy Mike Pasko peacefully passed in his sleep. I met Mike Pasko a decade ago while writing cancer survivor … Continue reading A friend for the long haul

I have a daughter that “shoes” people

–by Mary Helen Darah PUBLICATION DATE: Sept 18, 2018 I have a daughter that “shoes” people … and I couldn’t be prouder. Helena, a special educator for the Sylvania City School district, has always been an empathetic soul. She learned American Sign Language in the third grade. There wasn’t a dry eye on a bus in downtown Chicago when Helena approached a woman who was … Continue reading I have a daughter that “shoes” people