Author: Nina Vallone

Neen is a writer by night, a mostly adoring wife and a mom of teenagers by day (and night.) She's on a quest to write about what she talks about: life, love and the pursuit of getting up after falling, repeatedly. Her passion of learning to live a mindful life lead her to teaching mindfulness classes around town. While living in the burbs, she constantly peruses city real estate so that when the kids are off to college, she and hubs can haul ass back down to the city.

Why I read Donna

by Nina Vallone, posted in Uncategorized

The first time I read about sweet Donna Hornick was in 2011. I was not blogging at ChicagoNow, but I was a follower of the wonderful blog Mary Tyler Mom, (MTM) written by Donna's mom, Shelia Quirke. Donna's Cancer Story appeared daily during the month of September, 2011 as a way to honor Donna and … Continue reading Why I read Donna

The Power of a Valentine’s Day Card

by Nina Vallone, posted in adult children, aging parents, Valentine's Day

Every year I take a moment and read the Valentine's Day card my Dad sent me when I was a freshman in college. In February, 1988, when mail wasn't snail mail and it was the cheapest form of communication with anyone outside our campus, my sweet Dad, missing me, sent me a Valentine's Day card. … Continue reading The Power of a Valentine’s Day Card

Top five blog posts of 2015

by Nina Vallone, posted in Uncategorized

It's been a great year this 2015. I am partial to odd numbers, my favorite number is five and since 1985, the years ending in five have been pretty special. With that in mind, I'm looking back and posting my top FIVE blog posts from this year. 1. How a tradition born out of sadness … Continue reading Top five blog posts of 2015