Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Happy Holidays 2011!

11/29/11

Dear Friends,
Happy Holidays from Eve Brownstone.

At this time of year, I like to reflect on this past year. 2011? It was full and challenging for a lot of us. The economy continued to tank for those living in the normal world. Pepper spray became a fashion accessory.

My trip to Zucotti Park in NYC and Occupy Wall Street inspired me to get involved in Occupy Chicago. It can’t be business as usual. Remember: “The People united will never be defeated!”

I continue to enjoy working with my clients and am expanding my practice. I want to include returning veterans and open a part-time office in Rogers Park.

I joined the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce and will become active on the Southport task force in January. My office address is 3723 N. Southport in Lakeview.

At my office I am offering from now until January 4, 2012 half an hour Stress-Busting sessions. It is a $60 value for $30. These sessions combine bioenergetics, mindfulness exercises and role-playing.

In November, I went back to the University of Illinois at Chicago after 22 years for a wine and cheese event at the Honors College. It was cool to be back and would like to have the opportunity to teach.
I want to teach a class on Expressive Arts Therapies, to that end I am working on a syllabus and curriculum for a twelve-week course.


In honor of my mother Judy Erickson who passed on February 18th 2011 from ALS, I am starting to go into schools to present
“ When Everything Changes”. It is a 45-minute interactive multimedia presentation. It tells the story of how ALS can rob you of your body but not your spirit. I also want to present this at conferences and for other groups.

Mom taught me so much about life and love and hope. She lived her life until she couldn’t anymore and then she left on her terms.

Lots of Love and Light to you all. Eve

Thursday, February 24, 2011

A Tribute to Mom

We just learned that Judy Erickson, one of President Obama's earliest and most ardent supporters, passed away on February 18 after losing a hard-fought battle against ALS.

She began volunteering for President Obama at campaign headquarters shortly after he announced his candidacy. We don't know all that she did for the campaign but here's what we do know:

was a campaign intern,
worked the Iowa caucus,
answered phones in the call center,
responded to correspondence,
worked the convention, and
became a receptionist at campaign headquarters.

Those of you who worked at 233 North Michigan probably saw Judy even if you didn't know her by name. She spent many hours there week in and week out.
After the election and before she became ill, she worked with Organizing for America in the fight for health care reform.
Judy is survived by her loving husband Dennis, her wonderful daughters Eve, Laura (Cliff) and Catherine (Tom), her amazing grand daughters Rose, Anna and Miranda, her stepdaughter Hope and her sister Katherine Livingston (Art).
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Les Turner ALS Foundation. www.lesturnerals.org. If you choose to make a contribution, please add "OFA" after your name so the family will know your connection to Judy.
If you would like to send a note to the family, here is Dennis' address: 1460 N. Sandburg Terrace #2102, Chicago, IL 60610-1538.
We're sorry to share this sad news but we thought you'd want to know.
Regards,
Kathy Gallo
Susan Gottlieb
Janet Taylor