Nora Walsh Kerr
To all the Gentle Women Out There
The last month had some serious highs and lows, a good sampling of life in general. We suffered a huge loss in our family with the...
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Nora Walsh Kerr
- Apr 4, 2018
- 3 min
Universal Lessons
I have the pleasure of interviewing people about their life for a job. Trust me that I know that I am one lucky SOB. I get to ask people...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Mar 5, 2018
- 3 min
Northwest Side Hero: Mike Brick
Mike Brick is the successful owner of Epic Builders, specializing in historic renovations and brewpub construction. He has brought...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Feb 2, 2018
- 2 min
What Are You Waiting For?
Someone I respect in business told me today that she could tell I’ve found my voice in marketing, and I was so happy, she might as well...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jan 15, 2018
- 1 min
Micro Memoir Review
Three Things I Learned from Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott 1. I read this book at a snail's pace for the sole reason that I never wanted it...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jan 1, 2018
- 1 min
The Best Laid Plans
It’s a new year, which means a lot of us are making promises to give up something, get going on something, lose 10 pounds, or find inner...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Dec 7, 2017
- 2 min
'Tis the Season for Wonder
“I honestly think in order to be a writer, you have to learn to be reverent. If not, why are you writing? Why are you here?...This is our...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Dec 1, 2017
- 3 min
Northwest Side Hero: John Panvino
The latest from our Northwest Side Hero Project--highlighting stories about local heroes, as nominated by their neighbors, doing great...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Nov 7, 2017
- 2 min
"Devine" Inspiration
This past week I’ve been grappling with the age-old question: why do bad things happen to good people? Last week, my Aunt Pat Devine went...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Nov 1, 2017
- 2 min
Organizing Those Life Stories
As a life story writer, I’ve never considered myself an organizer, but after meeting and learning a lot from professional organizers, I...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Oct 11, 2017
- 4 min
Northwest Side Hero: Erin Folan
Here’s the latest installment of our series on everyday local heroes from Chicago’s Northwest Side. I had the pleasure of speaking with...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Oct 6, 2017
- 2 min
Just Leap
I don't know about you, but I have had plenty of moments where I question myself--especially now owning a business. What makes me an...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Aug 31, 2017
- 1 min
Micro Memoir Review
Three Things I Learned from Reading (half of) Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen Simon & Schuster, $32.50, ISBN 978-1-5011-4151-5, 20016...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jul 31, 2017
- 2 min
The Origins of Personality
I have two kids who resemble one another, but act like polar opposites most of the time. My son is sensitive and reserved while my...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jul 21, 2017
- 1 min
More Priceless than Fine China
My Aunt Alice has lived in the same condo in Oak Lawn for 35 years and over that time has collected a lot of stuff. She is moving out and...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jun 30, 2017
- 3 min
Northwest Side Hero: Tony Passero
Tony Passero was CEO of his own advertising firm, the ‘idea guy’ behind many successful ad campaigns, and making a 6-figure salary. He...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jun 21, 2017
- 1 min
Micro Memoir Review
Three Things I Learned from Reading Anne Lamott’s Traveling Mercies Pantheon Books, $23, ISBN 0-679-44240-5, 1999 Prayer doesn’t have to...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jun 12, 2017
- 3 min
Understanding Dad
If you asked me who would play my father in a movie, I would cast the late Edward Herrmann. My father is an earnest and reclusive man...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- Jun 4, 2017
- 2 min
My Why: The Power of Asking
As summer approaches and Father’s Day is around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about why I started this company and why preserving...
Nora Walsh Kerr
- May 26, 2017
- 4 min
Northwest Side Hero: John Garrido
The latest from our Northwest Side Hero Project--highlighting stories about local heroes, as nominated by their neighbors, doing great...
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