Northwestern/Purdue Football

Three children, all college graduates, all football fans, and all on board Saturday when Alma mater Northwestern University takes on Alma mater Purdue University at Northwestern's Homecoming in Evanston. Where does one sit when two children graduated from Purdue, and two children graduated from Northwestern? Seats have not been reserved and will be purchased on site after a tailgater in the parking lot designated for Purdue. The sun will shine all day, with temps in the low 60's, not the best but as good as it gets this time of year in the Midwest.

In case you wondered who went where, here is the line-up: Jessica graduated from Purdue in 1998 and De Paul in 2004; Frank graduated from Purdue in 2000 and Northwestern in 2005, and baby Jack graduated from Northwestern in 2006, and will graduate from Marquette Law in 2009.

The flight from DC arrives at 9:15, the game starts at 11:00 and reservations for a late lunch are for 2:30. Should be fun and no matter who wins, someone will be happy. Go NU! Go Purdue!

May Day

The first day of May brings with it hope the hyacinths and tulips will continue to blossom as spring is in full swing in Chicagoland. May is also the month of graduations for many and birthdays for the two eldest: Jessica (May 11) and FJ (May 9) who continue to celebrate each year with cocktails, dinners, cook-outs and of course, cake. This year is no different -- except one of them has a "big" birthday this year, as do I.

May also allows us to celebrate mothering by honoring our mothers with cards, flowers, dinners and of course, cake. What every mother wants for Mother's Day is her children, or at least a call or card from them proclaiming their appreciation for the superb mothering demonstrated through the years. Get busy. Enjoy this most beautiful May Day.