Marty Jalove
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When my son Luke was 12, he asked me if he could take Improv classes. Even though I have always encouraged him to try new things, I...
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Marty Jalove
Mar 7, 20233 min read
The Bike Ride
When I first started courting Kristi, she spoke about her yearly cycling adventure. It was a fundraising ride for the American Lung...
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Marty Jalove
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Campsites and Conversations
It has been over 35 years since I lost my dad. And even though they never met, my 21-year-old son tells wonderful stories about his...
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Marty Jalove
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Let’s go fly a Kite
I’m going to fly again this year. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and purposefully. And you can too. When I was younger, I loved going...
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Marty Jalove
Dec 13, 20222 min read
The Train
If you drive through Lake Zurich long enough, eventually you’re going to get an opportunity to enjoy a train. It’s inevitable. According...
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Marty Jalove
Nov 18, 20222 min read
The necessity of Robin
My brother AJ is a year and a half older than me. As we grew up, genetics favored him. He has always been a little taller than me,...
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Marty Jalove
Oct 18, 20222 min read
What’s Your BACON?
Most people hate Mondays. Some don’t care for Tuesday through Friday, but most really loathe Mondays. I was one of those people. I didn’t...
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Marty Jalove
Oct 11, 20223 min read
Lessons from a Butterfly
When I was little, I loved watching butterflies dance through our garden. They are so fragile, but also beautiful and necessary. My...
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Marty Jalove
Aug 24, 20222 min read
My Little Bucket
I loved building sandcastles when I was little. At the lake, I would run to the sand with bucket in hand. I had grand plans of building...
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Marty Jalove
Jul 13, 20222 min read
Expired Mayo
A couple of months back I had a taste for a sandwich. Not just any sandwich. I wanted a BLT just like my mom used to make. She made the...
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