Our 3rd grader started piano lessons four years ago. His lovely teacher Julia Hardin’s weekly lessons inspire mindfulness and more. She leads with the example of her own perfect posture, engaged attention and body awareness.

Our amazing piano teacher

Remarkable piano teachers help their youth improve executive functioning skills, including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, which support mindfulness. To help support disciplined study and build muscle memory, our piano teacher requires a signed contract that each student, and family, will plan to practice and be prepared for each weekly class. She assigns keys, measures, and songs for practice each week in addition to pages in a theory book. Our boy responds well to his teacher’s firm boundaries and gentle, fun spirit. Our piano teacher unlocks the key to scales, chords, arpeggios, and more.  

Special piano teachers help students be more resilient. Mistakes, disruptions and distractions happen. One should notice the mistake while playing without judgement, but must continue with self-compassion. Our son’s piano teacher reminds him to be aware of next steps as he plays, which practice and muscle memory prime. Jerry Lee Lewis remarked, “These fingers of mine, they got brains in ’em. You don’t tell them what to do – they do it.”

Junior piano students must do their best and be open to redirection. Young students learn to respect the instrument with clean hands. Food and liquid are not allowed, which may not be intuitive for all little ones.

Although kids, and people, may think they know a lot, piano study reminds students to be humble and deferential. To put in context, Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller Outliers quantifies a minimum of 10,000 hours or about ten years of deliberate practice to be an expert, which requires discipline. Although my husband plays the piano to accompany his vocal practice for our church choir, the rest of our family continue our now intermediary piano study journey.

On a bittersweet note, our family prepares to say goodbye to our teacher who will relocate with her husband to Lawrence, Kansas. We tear up with joy over the progress our boy has made these last four years. Our wise teacher reminds our boy to breathe before he begins his piece, especially for today’s recital. She guides him to place his hands in his lap when he finishes the song on the bench. Our family will continue to build on the foundation our extraordinary teacher, Julia Hardin, helped build for our family.

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Illinois is getting a new museum to celebrate the music and the artists from the state. Located in Joliet, the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum is expected to open sometime this summer. If you have a music museum, you need musicians to honor. Let’s take a look at who was elected to the first Hall of Fame class:

Chicago, Cheap Trick, Ides of March, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Buckinghams and REO Speedwagon.

It’s a nice mix of different genres of music. My major complaint is no one from the world of soul music is represented. Curtis Mayfield is a big miss! How about Chaka Khan or Minnie Ripperton?

Is there anyone else that should have been in this class? Where’s Wilco and Smashing Pumpkins? Willie Dixon wrote most of the songs that made Chess Records and the Chicago blues scene famous.  Others worthy of being honored include Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, Howlin’ Wolf, Dan Fogelberg, Barry Goldberg, The Cryan’ Shames and The New Colony Six. Maybe in class number two!

There will be other inductions for non-performers. They include WLS Radio, Chess Records, Thirsty Whale, Larry Lujack and Dick Biondi.

The induction takes place on March 29. For more information on the museum, here’s their website roadtorock.org

Related Post: Who gets your vote for the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

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“So a lot of these things, they seem odd. A lot of people aren`t paying

attention to some of them. They accrue over time, a month later, and two

months later, and something else. And if you don`t focus on the whole

picture, he`s not standing out and giving a speech about saying I want a

king –

REID: Yes.

AYER: He`s actually just implementing it a step at a time.”

The President is not a king,

He’s not above the law.

He’s not there for our worshiping,

The President is not a king.

This isn’t Moscow or Beijing,

Manila or Warsaw.

The President is not a king,

He’s not above the law.

Oh, right, Bernie, you’re not talking about “communism” and you accused Mike Bloomberg of a “cheap shot” when, in the Democrat presidential debate, he said the Marxist system doesn’t work.

You instead said, “Let’s talk about democratic socialism. Not communism, Mr. Bloomberg….Let’s talk about—let’s talk about what goes on in countries like Denmark …”

(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

It’s Sanders’ familiar charade, intended to mask his long history of advocating for autocratic, centralized government. Let’s clear it up by referring to Jonah Goldberg’s fine and revealing article in The Dispatch, “Bernie Sees Only What He Wants to See. That’s a Problem.He talks a good game about ‘democratic socialism’ but has demonstrated affinity for authoritarian regimes.’

In it Goldberg notes:

• “First, while it’s true that Sanders does not advocate communism, it’s also true that when communism was still a live proposition in the Soviet Union, Sanders lavished praise on it.”
• “Sanders supported a Marxist-Leninist party that backed the Iranian Revolution and the hostage-taking of Americans. In 1985, he supported the effort by Daniel Ortega, the Soviet-backed Sandinista leader of Nicaragua, to suppress opposition newspapers. Until recently, Sanders was supportive of the dictatorship in Venezuela.”
• The Nordic countries that Sanders says are his preferred kind of democratic socialist nations, are not as successful as he would have us believe and are no longer the kind of system that Sanders advocates.

Supportive details are provided in the article.

Sanders knows all this, but he reveals himself as just another political hack who’ll bend the facts to suit his goals.

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My historical novel: Madness: The War of 1812

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MILWAUKEE – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited edition bobblehead featuring Chicago Cubs star shortstop Javier Baez riding a cub. This is the newest addition to the extremely popular Riding Bobblehead Series and comes as Watt prepares to host Saturday Night Live tomorrow night. The bobbleheads are being produced for the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum by FOCO, an official licensee and manufacturer of Chicago Cubs and MLB merchandise.

Wearing the Cubs signature home pinstripe uniform, the smiling Baez bobblehead is holding a bat and sitting atop a ferocious looking cub. Each bobblehead is individually numbered to 2,020, and they are only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. The bobbleheads are in production with expected delivery in May. They are $40 plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order.

Nicknamed “El Mago” (Spanish for “The Magician”), Baez has developed into one of the game’s most exciting young players on both offensive and defense. The ninth overall selection in the 2011 MLB Draft, Baez made his MLB debut with the Cubs in 2014. Two years later, he was named the NLCS co-MVP with pitcher Jon Lester as the Cubs won the 2016 N.L. pennant and went on to win their first World Series in 108 years.

An All-Star in 2018 and 2019, Baez was also a Silver Slugger award winner in 2018 as he led the N.L. with 111 RBI. On the heels of his World Series triumph, Baez helped Puerto Rico capture the silver medal in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. In his last three MLB seasons, Baez has been one of the most productive shortstops in baseball, collecting 102 doubles, 15 triples, 86 home runs, 271 RBI and 42 stolen bases with 265 runs scored.

“We’re always thinking of ideas for unique and fun new bobbleheads and the riding bobbleheads have been some of the most popular over the last year,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “With Javy being one of the brightest young stars in baseball, we’re excited to add him to the lineup for Cubs fans to add to their collection.”

BY SANDRA GUY

Research shows that natural remedies may be worth a try if you’re trying to reduce inflammation and blood pressure – leading to greater heart health.

Although human trials are either mixed or not yet active, experts say your health routine could benefit from extracts of bilberry, garlic, the hawthorn berry, ginkgo biloba and Omega-3.

Five randomized trials have shown aged garlic extract helps reduce dangerous plaque build-up in one’s arteries and can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, said Dr. Matthew Budoff, a principal investigator at the Lundquist Institute, a 70-year-old medical research lab in Torrance, California.
One nice benefit is that the supplement is odorless, Budoff noted.

In one study, 55 patients ages 40-75 who had been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome were given either a placebo or a dose of 2,400 milligrams of aged garlic extract every day. The syndrome’s conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol levels, and excess body fat around the waist.

A follow-up screening a year after the initial screening revealed the people who’d taken the aged garlic extract had slowed their total plaque accumulation by 80 percent and reduced their soft plaque accumulation, according to the study in the Journal of Nutrition.

Other potentially heart-healthy supplements include:

• Omega 3, a fish oil derivative, has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events, Budoff said. The best validated is a prescription therapy shown to reduce cardiac events – incidents that can damage the heart muscle, he said. Such events can include heart fluttering, chest pain and shortness of breath.

• A non-prescription dietary supplement called
hawthorn, which comes from a flowering tree or shrub of the rose family. Animal studies have shown the supplement can relax constricted blood vessels.

• Bilberries, often called English blueberries, contain antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.

• Ginkgo-biloba can reduce inflammation, but experts caution that people should first consult their doctors before taking it.
Budoff cautioned against extreme diets or other measures.

“There’s not one diet fits all,” he said. “And diets that are quiet extreme are not sustainable. By definition, they don’t work.”’
Budoff, a cardiologist for more than two decades, said neither eating a caveman diet of pure protein or a pure vegan diet is healthy.

“There’s nothing about our physiology or tooth structure that says we can be sustained by vegetables only,” he said.

“This is truly a marathon,” Budoff said of heart-healthy lifestyle changes. “It’s about changing behaviors for life.”

Time for more horror listings! There are some 35mm genre screenings this week, including HENRY: Portrait of a Serial Killer and Bong Joon-ho’s MOTHER. Other options include: THE LODGE, EVOLUTION, and a Q&A with actor William Forsythe for I AM FEAR. Relax and hang out at a Stranger Things official pinball launch party. Films listed are scheduled for dates through next Thursday.

“Don’t walk to the theater–RUN!”

MOVIES:

MOTHER [35mm] – (Feb. 21st at 2pm; Feb. 25th at 6pm) South Korean director Bong Joon-ho (The Host, Parasite) made another masterpiece with Mother, a story about a woman whose slow-witted son is accused of murdering a local schoolgirl, resulting in her taking to the streets to investigate the mystery herself since the cops and her lawyer are of no help. Part of the From Asia, with Love film series. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago 60601.

THE LODGE – (Feb. 21st-26th) A woman is left with her fiancé’s two children in a cabin during a blizzard, but that’s not the only thing they have to worry about. Fantasy Island, Parasite, and Knives Out also continue their runs. ArcLight Cinema, 1500 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60610.

BRAHMS: The Boy II – (Feb. 20th – Feb. 26th) He’s back! A family moves into the Heelshire mansion, where the doll, Brahms, is waiting. Times vary. Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540.

THE NEW YORK RIPPER / AMITYVILLE ISLAND – (Feb. 21st at 7pm) Windy City Horrorama presents a double feature of New York-themed horror movies. BYOB. Bucket O’ Blood Books & Records, 3182 N. Elston, Chicago, IL 60618.

COLOR OUT OF SPACE – (Feb. 21st & 22nd) Midnight Friday and Saturday. The long-awaited directorial return of Richard Stanley (Dust Devil, Hardware) offers a dazzling, ultra vivid, sci-fi horror film starring Nic Cage and Joely Richardson. Based on a short story by H.P. Lovecraft, a family moves to a remote farm for a quiet life, which quickly turns into a terrifying nightmare after a meteorite lands nearby and an extraterrestrial organism begins to infect both their bodies and minds. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613.

HENRY: Portrait of a Serial Killer [35mm] – (Feb. 24th at 7pm) Raw, cold, chilling depiction of a fictionalized account of a short, violent period during the life of a serial killer (loosely based on Henry Lee Lucas). Michael Rooker’s chilling lead performance is still haunting to this day. Filmed (without permits) in Chicago, this offers a bleak realism that quickly cemented this as one of the most truly disturbing films ever made. (Parasite also screens at 7pm & 9:30pm Sat.; Sun. at 4pm) Doc Films, Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637.

PARASITE – (through Feb. 27th) Director Bong Joon-ho (The Host, Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer) is a master at his craft and it’s worth seeking out his entire body of work. Don’t miss this film that just won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture! Times vary. Landmark Century Cinema, 2828 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60657.

I AM FEAR – (Feb. 23rd & 24th at 7pm) A celebrity reporter is captured by terrorists. Saturday’s screening will be followed by a Q&A with producer Jeremy Rosen and actor William Forsythe! Also stars Kristina Klebe and Bill Moseley. Official release is March 3rd, 2020. Also, PARASITE continues through Feb. 25th. Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647.

EVOLUTION – (Feb. 27th at 9:30pm) Creepy French sci-fi/horror mystery featuring an island solely populated by young boys and women. Doc Films, Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, IL 60637.

Chicago Irish Film Festival – (Feb. 27th-March 1st) Check out the film shorts block “What Did You Say?” at the Logan Theatre Friday, Feb. 28th. Screenings occur at multiple venues.

MAD MAX: Fury Road – (Feb. 27th at 5pm) Screening as part of the 2019-2020 One Book, One Chicago season. Chicago Public Library, West Chicago Ave. Branch, 4856 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651.

THE FOG – (Feb. 27th at 7pm) Ghoulish Mortals hosts free movie nights each Thursday at 7pm. 228 W. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174.

THE INVISIBLE MAN – (Feb. 27th at 7pm, 8:15pm, 10:15pm) Leigh Whannell’s 2020 reimagining starring Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale). Hollywood Palms Cinema, 352 South Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540.

KNIVES OUT – (through Feb. 27th) Smartly written whodunit. Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – (Saturdays at 11:55pm) Full cast performance each Saturday at midnight. Hollywood Boulevard Cinema, 1001 W. 75th St., Woodridge, IL 60517.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW [35mm] – (Feb. 22nd at midnight) Includes Midnight Madness shadowcast. Sponsored by ALTER with a 7-minute intro film, Road Trash. Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613.

Movie Trivia Night – (Tuesdays at 8pm) Every Tuesday in their swanky lounge! Team limit 5 people. Winning team members receive a Logan Theatre gift card! Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647.

Sinema Obscura TV Party – (Feb. 19th-July 15th) Sinema Obscura and Trust This Ghost present monthly independent entertainment in the lounge each Wednesday. Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647.

STAGE:

BUG -(Jan. 23rd-March 15th) The intense tale of a mismatched pair in Oklahoma whose relationship goes terribly, terribly wrong. When paranoia, bugs, and government conspiracies destroy any semblance of sanity! Written by Tracy Letts (The Sinner, Homeland, Lady Bird) and directed by David Cromer (The Newsroom). Starring Carrie Coon (The Leftovers, The Sinner, Fargo TV series), Namir Smallwood (Chicago Fire), Gary Cole (Office Space), and Randall Arney (Chain Reaction). Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL.

DEVIL’S DAUGHTER Improv – (Fridays at 10pm) IO Chicago improv. 1501 N. Kingsbury, Chicago. Facebook.

EVIL DEAD: The Musical – (Jan. 23rd-Feb. 29th) This gory comedic mashup takes from all three (The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness) and creates a wildly funny, bloody musical (complete with Splatter Zone seats)! Directed by Matty Gregg. (Under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.) Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL. TICKETS.

POISON – (Feb. 20th – March 14th) The plight of poison-makers among rich society in 17th century Paris. Presented by The Plagiarists  (Previews Feb. 14th, 15th, 19th) Berger Park Coach House, 6205 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL.

SHEAR MADNESS – (Feb. 7th-Mar. 29th) Interactive, funny whodunit. Mercury Theater, 3745 N. Southport, Chicago, IL.

EVENTS / OUTINGS:

STRANGER THINGS Official Pinball Launch Party – (Feb. 21st from 7pm-midnight) Episodes streaming all night. IFPA tournament begins at 8pm. A DJ spins the Stranger Things soundtrack along with 80s dance music. (21+) Logan Arcade, 2410 W. Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60647.

Suffering Organic Impairments – (Feb. 7th-29th) Horror Floral presents a look at the beauty of death and the return to nature. Various artists. Supported by the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Ct., Elgin, IL 60120.

Troll Hunt! – (through June 2020) Search across 1700 acres of The Morton Arboretum for troll sculptures ranging from 15ft. to 30ft. tall! Tips: Check the site for info, maps, and locations so you do not get lost and please do not go without wearing some form of strong bug spray. Extra tips HERE. Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532. Troll Cheat Sheet!

Space Golf – (Daily) Alien-themed outer space fun with blacklight mini golf, 3D golfing, holograms, a Sci-Fi Cafe, and more. 15611 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462.

Bad Axe Throwing – (Days/times vary) Group rates apply or do a walk-in for $20 for one hour. Bad Axe Chicago, 2828 N. Clark (Atrium Level), Chicago, IL. (888) 435-0001.

TOURS, ESCAPE ROOM:

Fox in a Box Escape Room – Visit their newest room, Zodiac, which is themed on the successor to the Zodiac Killer. The room was scenically designed by a designer from the Field Museum. 47 W. Polk, Suite L5, Chicago, IL 60605. (Recently ranked #1 escape room in the USA and #2 in the world for the month of March 2019.)

Chicago Rage Room – Got rage? Get rid of it pronto with the sweetest release (without hurting anyone!). Pay for items to break or bring your own! Room prices begin at $15. (Reservations required.) 153 W. Ohio, Chicago, IL 60654.

Chicago Ghost Tours App – A free app for enjoying audio and photo tours of Chicago’s Haunted Archer Avenue is available, courtesy of Edward Shanahan, a fellow ChicagoNOW blogger (check out his blog, Chicago Paranormal & Spiritual). He is also a psychic and paranormal host who has worked on making his app a great addition to fans of Haunted Archer. The app includes 16 locations and 6 cemeteries. Free download! Shanahan also has a free online magazine.

Mind Trap Escape Rooms – Solve the clues to get out within 60 minutes! 299 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, IL 60538. (630) 216-9609.

Chicago Hauntings Bus Tours – One of the longest-running ghost tours in Chicago, each 2.5 hour tour is led by founder, paranormal investigator, and author Ursula Bielski and her partner, author David Cowan. Routine stops include locations of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Death Alley, gangland sites, murder sites, and more. Departs at the Congress Hotel. For schedules, all tours, and background information, please see ChicagoHauntings.com.

Please check websites for updates, cancellations, and ticket pricing information before attending.

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By SANDRA GUY

Teenagers are confronting a particularly complicated dating environment – even beyond the usual angst and hormonal changes – as they face today’s #MeToo sensitivities and a renewed debate about traditional masculinity and its ramifications.

The American Psychological Association released its first-ever guidelines in August 2019 for psychologists working with boys and men. The guidelines noted that guys, too, can be hurt by conforming to an ideology that labels them weak when they seek help.

The boys and men are at risk of being labeled with outward-facing issues, such as substance abuse problems, rather than with internalized issues such as depression.

Yet it’s still a problem that boys and men who conform to a hyper-masculine ethic defined by “anti-femininity, achievement, eschewal of the appearance of weakness, and adventure, risk, and violence,” the report said.

Fredric Rabinowitz, one of the guidelines’ lead writers and a psychology professor at the University of Redlands in California, told The New York Times that the guidelines aim to help men and boys lead happier, healthier lives.

“We see that men have higher suicide rates, men have more cardiovascular disease and men are lonelier as they get older,” he said in the article. “We’re trying to help men by expanding their emotional repertoire, not trying to take away the strengths that men have.”

The guidelines also cite research showing men die at a younger age than women, partly because of poorer diets and more risky behaviors like smoking, and they commit a majority of the country’s violent crimes, despite their socioeconomic advantages.

That’s why
LoveIsRespect.org, a non-profit that has designated February as “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month,” is running the #1Thing (One Thing or Hashtag One Thing) campaign to meet teens where they are.

“By learning one thing about teen-dating violence and sharing that with a friend, every teen can make a difference,” the organization.
One key to preventing dating violence is to educate young people about relationships, said Alexandra H. Solomon, Ph.D., @AHSolomon, dralexandrasolomon.com/ who
who has just published her second book, “Taking
Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the
Relationship You Want (New Harbinger Publications, 2020),” urging women to find their unique sexual selves.

“We know that girls who grow up watching violence in their homes – for example, if the father abuses the mother – [those girls] are at greater risk,” Solomon said. “Boys who witness violence are more likely to perpetrate violence.”

“This speaks to the importance of doing our own healing work,” she said. “We are not responsible for the traumas we encounter, but we are responsible for our healing. Witnessing abuse can leave us feeling that there are only two roles one can play in a relationship – perpetrator or victim, hurting or being hurt.”

“Breaking the generational patterns is really important,” Solomon said. “The media and our culture perpetuate the idea that ‘might is right.’ It’s part of systemic sexism and racism and leaves people feeling they can’t ask for help.”

Watch for red flags, including:

• A person who can’t take ‘no’ for an answer.

“No is a complete sentence,” Solomon said.

“You should be concerned if someone says, ‘We have to fool around. You’ve been teasing me all night. If you don’t put out, I’m going to tell our friends,’” Solomon said.

• A person who is unkind, who see situations as win-lose and/or who have a sense of entitlement.

“Part of the problem is that we socialize girls to put everyone else’s comfort ahead of their own sense of safety and dignity,” Solomon said. “Instead, we must reinforce our girls’ ability to say ‘no’ early and often.”

“I want girls to recognize when their boundaries are being disrespected,” Solomon said. “I want her to be able to say, ‘I’m uncomfortable. I’m going to head out.’”

It’s also important to teach boys that “no” means no.

“They must learn how to read feedback: To ask instead of insist. To read the look on the other person’s face, to be led by empathy,” Solomon said.

“Boys are at risk of feeling they have to be successful with girls to feel worthwhile as guys. They are at risk of basing their self-worth on getting a girl to have sex with them, and to have a girlfriend. It can be an effort to stabilize a shaky sense of self worth.”

Doctors from the University of Chicago
Department of Medicine – University of Chicago
Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition.

One of my biggest regrets was allowing my brother to agree not to have an autopsy done on my mother. At the time, I was a bit emotional after my mother had passed away so I told my brother to answer the University of Chicago doctor phone call. Little did I know the doctor had called to convince my brother to refuse an autopsy on my mother. He went into a long story on how the autopsy would involve a lot of cutting that would leave my mother’s body in such a way that an open casket funeral would not be possible.

The doctor did a great job of getting my brother to think of how gruesome an autopsy would be, but more importantly, the doctor did a great job of covering the University of Chicago mistakes.

My mother had cancer that did not spread to her brain. At some point she became unresponsive. The doctors at the University of Chicago kept telling us she had an infection. They also kept saying she should be back talking after they treat the infection. Several days passed with the doctors supposedly trying to learn about and treat the infection.

Keep in mind, the doctors kept telling me they believe they could treat my mother. I mean the doctors were pretty nice to me over the phone until I told them of an incident of the staff at the University of Chicago dropping my mother’s head on a concrete like surface either before or after one of her CT or MRI scans. After I informed a doctor of the incident, from that point on, the doctors at the University of Chicago gave me legal answers and talked very slowly. They made sure they were careful with their words.

As her son, I only wanted my mother to be okay. I asked the doctors to do a head scan to check her head because my mother was in a lot of pain before she became unresponsive. She would call me in tears talking about how much her head hurt, how the room was spinning and how they dropped her head. She was in pain and in need of help before she became unresponsive. So, I told her to tell the doctors and nurses of the head dropping incident, which she did.

The doctors at the University of Chicago knew of the incident, but likely did not think I knew about it. It has been over five months since my mother passed away and the University of Chicago won’t give me her medical records, copies of her head scan, doctor notes and the dates of her head scans. I have asked them several times to tell me if a head scan was done on my mother after she became unresponsive, but they won’t answer that question or any question about my mother’s head. I have been denied access to my mother’s medical records.

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*This post is from the personal experience of the blogger and his family.