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Randy Richardson, President of the Chicago Writers Association, recalls making an odd choice after learning of his parents' impending divorce.
In an effort to soften the blow of divorce on her two young children, Randy's mother invites the duo to each to pick out a toy at.a local store. Randy's eight year old sister picks out a doll while Randy picks out a hockey helmet. Randy recalls wearing the helmet home, although he had never played hockey nor had an interest in the sport.
An attorney and award-winning journalist, Randy Richardson is a founding member and first president of the nonprofit Chicago Writers Association. He is the first male recipient of the National Federation of Press Women’s Communicator of Achievement Award and was named to NewCity’s 2019 “Lit 50: Who Really Books in Chicago” list. His essays have been published in the anthologies Chicken Soup for the Father and Son Soul, Humor for a Boomer’s Heart, The Big Book of Christmas Joy, Storytellers’ True Stories About Love, and Cubbie Blues: 100 Years of Waiting Till Next Year, as well as in numerous print and online journals. He is the author of two novels, Cheeseland and Lost in the Ivy, and coauthor of Cubsessions: Famous Fans of Chicago’s North Side Baseball Team, all from Eckhartz Press. His website is randyrichardson.co
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In an effort to soften the blow of divorce on her two young children, Randy's mother invites the duo to each to pick out a toy at.a local store. Randy's eight year old sister picks out a doll while Randy picks out a hockey helmet. Randy recalls wearing the helmet home, although he had never played hockey nor had an interest in the sport.
An attorney and award-winning journalist, Randy Richardson is a founding member and first president of the nonprofit Chicago Writers Association. He is the first male recipient of the National Federation of Press Women’s Communicator of Achievement Award and was named to NewCity’s 2019 “Lit 50: Who Really Books in Chicago” list. His essays have been published in the anthologies Chicken Soup for the Father and Son Soul, Humor for a Boomer’s Heart, The Big Book of Christmas Joy, Storytellers’ True Stories About Love, and Cubbie Blues: 100 Years of Waiting Till Next Year, as well as in numerous print and online journals. He is the author of two novels, Cheeseland and Lost in the Ivy, and coauthor of Cubsessions: Famous Fans of Chicago’s North Side Baseball Team, all from Eckhartz Press. His website is randyrichardson.co
Tell Me What Happened features the music of Susan Salidor.
Get Susan Salidor’s One Little Act of Kindness Children’s Book
Get Susan Salidor’s I’ve Got Peace in My Fingers Children’s Book
More Information about other quality publications from our sponsor can be found on Sidelineinkpublishing.com
Those interested in recording and saving your laughter for free and forever go to Laughsaver.com
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