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SHOP NOW, SHOP LOCAL THE HOLIDAY SEASON MAY LOOK AND FEEL DIFFERENT THIS YEAR, BUT NORTH SHORE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE GEARING UP TO KEEP THE SEASON BRIGHT WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEND AND CELEBRATE LOCALLY. BY MITCH HURST THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
The best way to shop is to shop local, and this holiday season that's truer than ever. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting small businesses since March—forcing some to close for a period of time and limiting foot traffic into stores—this is the perfect time for North Shore residents to help our small shops, boutiques, and restaurants bounce back. The North Shore Weekend interviewed executives from area chambers of commerce and owners of small businesses throughout the North Shore about the challenges and opportunities for the upcoming holiday shopping season, and found they are cautiously optimistic, geared up and ready to offer a safe shopping environment. This year, rather than feed the big box stores and online retailers like Amazon, think about supporting the shop around the corner.
LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF With its "Think Local First" holiday initiative, the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce aims to promote local shopping at businesses in the area. This includes an online ecommerce guide that showcases businesses on the chamber's Website (lflbchamber.com), Facebook groups focused on promoting shopping locally, a “Turning the Tables to Serve Up Support” movement for restaurants, and a promoting “Gifts that Give” campaign to encourage contributions to nonprofits. The chamber is also selling gift certificates, a Lake Forest Market Square, 11" x 17" ORIGINAL ART BY MARK MCMAHON / COPYRIGHT MCMAHONGALLERY.COM popular gift choice that can be redeemed at local businesses and keeps dollars in town, according now struggling to keep their doors open," Rolek Missy Crowe, who owns M on the Square, a to Joanna Rolek, the chamber's Executive Direc- says. "We must make every effort to keep our full-service floral and home accessory shop in tor. It is also sponsoring special events in both dollars and sales tax revenue in our communities. Lake Forest, says her business participates in all Lake Forest and Lake Bluff featuring holiday If our businesses can keep their lights on through of the promotions and activities the chamber has window displays in both downtowns that show- this dark winter, then we will all win in the end." to offer because of the emphasis on shopping case festive art, community participation, and Rolek adds that, like many North Shore com- local. nonprofit promotion. munities, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are fortu"If you don't shop local, you won't have a town "Shopping locally and keeping dollars in town nate to have the generous support of munici- to go to," Crowe says. "When your family comes has always been important but now it is critical palities through financial assistance and also the to visit, you won't have a square to walk to." to community health. The same businesses that facilitation of creative accommodation for onThis holiday season, Forest Bootery in Lake have supported our kids’ teams, groups’ fundrais- street dining, delivery stops, licensing changes, ers, and are owned by friends and neighbors are and more. Continued on PG 8
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Forest is holding a holiday gift sale through November 30. Shoppers receive 30 percent off every second item purchased. The store is also providing free gift wrapping. For those who prefer, the store offers shopping by appointment, and plenty of inventory is available on the store's website at forestbootery.com. "Now more than ever, your local retailers need your support. Dollars spent in town ultimately affect the resale value of your home, the education of your children, and the sense of community in your town," says Forest Bootery owner, Cara Garrison. "If 2020 has taught us anything it is that touching, feeling, and interacting while out shopping is a blessing. To insure that retailers will be there in the future, shoppers need to do this as much as their comfort level allows." Ellen Stirling, owner of the Lake Forest Shop, an iconic boutique that sells designer women's clothing, says small businesses offer a refreshing antidote to the experience consumers have with the dominant online retailers. "Because we have built our business on relationships and our customer is our best friend, we really know what they want and what they want is an experience," Stirling says. "Our customers want to touch and feel the fabric and to shop like that." This season, the Lake Forest Shop is offering a number of discounts on some of its more popular lines, including 20 percent off some dresses and sportswear and selected jewelry. More details at thelakeforestshop.com.
They have done an outstanding job of pivoting and making use of virtual platforms, e-commerce, curbside pick-up, delivery, and private shopping appointments, and they will make use of all of these for the busy holiday season." Karen O'Sullivan, the owner of Share in Wilmette, says her shop—which sells home decor, apparel, personal accessories, and gifts—is offering a number of promotions this holiday season. including a $20 reward that can be used in 2021 for every $100 spent on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
order more than $200 online will receive $50 off. Please visit chaletnursery.com for full details. In addition to the challenges with the pandemic, retailers and restaurants in Wilmette are also faced with the issue of streetscape construction on Central Avenue, and the “Wilmette-onomics” committee has been tasked with helping consumers navigate construction detours and find parking in order to shop. New this season is a text messaging program that residents can join to get notifications of events
tion, an annual holiday shopping spree that promotes shop local. The event, which will take place on Sunday, December 6, features sales and promotions from many local businesses, including free gift wrapping and festive activities. It's just one of a number of efforts sponsored by the Winnetka Northfield Chamber of Commerce to promote local businesses. "It's our lifestyle. If we don't have people shopping locally and trying to help these businesses during this very dire moment in our history then
The Simon Pearce evergreen collection is one of many unique finds to shop for this season at Peachtree Place in Northfield, one of many North Shore businesses that is welcoming holiday shoppers in the coming weeks.
Given all that has transpired for business owners the past nine months and all of the challenges they've faced with the pandemic and those that lie ahead, Stirling still strikes a hopeful note for the future. She sees more people getting out of the house to do a little shopping. "I think the pendulum is going to hopefully swing more in that direction," she says.
WILMETTE/KENILWORTH The Village of Wilmette and the Wilmette/ Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce have collaborated all year on its “Wilmette-onomics” campaign to support small businesses, and that effort continues through the holidays, according to Julie Yusim, Executive Director of the chamber. The campaign is overseen by a committee that includes representatives from the village, the chamber, and a marketing group. "Like everywhere, Wilmette's businesses are facing many challenges due to the pandemic. I think they are all concerned about Governor JB Pritzker's latest order and restrictions," Yusin says. "Above all, they want to keep customers and staff as safe as possible, while still finding ways to earn a living.
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More info at that can be found at shopsharewilmette.com. "We do a little happy dance every time our customers demonstrate how important it is to them to shop local," O'Sullivan says. "We are doing everything we can to make it all a little easier and enjoyable to shop. We love that so many of our customers feel a sense of "aahh' when they come into our shop and understand that online isn't quite the same, but when you shop online with us you are still shopping local." Chalet Nursery in Wilmette has a century of history in the community, and Michi Kustra, Director of Marketing, says the business is feeling its deep local connections during these challenging times. "We know firsthand that no local company can thrive without loyal customers, and we are so grateful for everyone's support throughout this challenging year," Kustra says. "Many local businesses like ours are doing everything we can to survive under these unprecedented circumstances and to make our store a safe place to shop." To that end, Chalet—which sells a broad range of holiday decor, including trees—is offering a number of promotions this holiday season. Customers who come into the store, take a selfie with Santa's reindeer, and post it publicly to Facebook or Instagram, will receive a $10 gift card. The store will also be participating in Shop Local Weekend on November 5 and 6. Customers who sign up for Chalet's email promotions or like its Facebook or Instagram page will receive 25 percent off one item at the register. On Cyber Monday, customers who
and special offers from businesses. Residents can join by texting WIL to 55698. The chamber has also sent out postcards encouraging residents to shop at local businesses. A number of special events are lined up for this holiday season, including a "Best Dressed" Holiday Window Decorating Contest. The village is encouraging all businesses to get in on the holiday spirit by decorating their windows around the theme, "Home for the Holidays." Shoppers can vote for their favorite through December 18. The village is also sponsoring a "Game of Gnomes" scavenger hunt, through December 18. Residents can download a “Game of Gnomes” game card at wilmetteonomics.com/holiday. Players look for hidden gnome stickers in business windows and write in the business's name when the stickers are found. Clues will be released on the Wilmettebiz Facebook and Instagram pages. Once all the gnomes are found players can drop their game cards off at the Wild Child toy store for a chance to win gift cards from local businesses. For those with charity on their minds this holiday season, the Wilmette/Kenilworth Chamber is promoting its "12 Days of Giving," designed to support local charities. On November 27 and 28, a percentage of sales from local businesses will be allocated to Family Service Center; a percentage of sales on December 3-5 will go to District 39 Educational Foundation, on December 10-12 to Wilmette Theatre, and on Dec. 17-19 to the Woman's Club of Wilmette. More details can be found at wilmettekenilworth.com.
WINNETKA/NORTHFIELD This year, for the 41st time, Winnetka and Northfield businesses will be participating in Red Invita-
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we'll lose them," says chamber Executive Director Terry Dason. "We won't have the same lifestyle when we can go back to what will be our new normal in the future." Dason says the chamber has been able to work closely with the Village of Winnetka on incentives such as sales tax rebates to provide some relief for small businesses that have seen a downturn in sales due to the pandemic. "I live in the community, every one of my staff members live in the community, and we shop in the community," Dason says. "The chamber is a significant information source to make sure that our businesses know how to survive during this environment." In addition to Red Invitation, the chamber is also sponsoring its Open Air Holiday Market on Saturdays and Sundays through December 6, and a Holiday Window Decorating Contest, with voting open through December 6. Visit winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com for additional details. Peyton Miller owns and operates Bunny & Babe, a Winnetka women's clothing and accessories shop that opened in February. Hers is one of many businesses that are participating in Red Invitation on December 6. Bunny & Babe will be offering 15 percent off everything in the store that day. While the store is usually closed on Sunday it will open its doors on all Sundays during December and offer 10 to 15 percent off selected giftable items. Visit bunnyandbabe.com for more information. Miller says the shop's significant Instagram following has helped them get through some of the tough times when she had to close Bunny & Babe Continues on PG 10 THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
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due to the pandemic, helping to drive online sales. She says a big emphasis since the shop's reopening is to make sure customers feel safe. "We put our COVID-19 guidelines on the front door so people walking by from Starbucks or going to neighboring retailers can read them," Miller says. "That's a good way to let people know that we're on top of all the protocols and keeping our customers safe. We also communicate that through social media and email." Ashley Quicksilver, who runs athene, a women's clothing store in Winnetka, says her shop will be offering holiday discounts throughout the season on various categories of items in the store, and that she's grateful for those committed to shopping local. "We are so fortunate to have so many wonderful local shops that provide a special shopping experience so close to home," Quicksilver says.
"During this pandemic, there seems to be a sense of safety and security in shopping locally, and at athene, we have been touched by the outpouring of support that we have received from the community this past year." Winnetka's Bedside Manor, which sells elegant bedding and other home luxuries, is celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year and as a "thank you", customers can shop online or in any of the store's three locations (also in Lincoln Park and Lake Forest) and enter to win a complete bedding set. Other promotions include 20 to 25 percent off selected popular bedding and bath brands through November 30. More information can be found at bedsidemanor.com. "We feel lucky to be running a local business for 35 years and want to continue to see our local stores succeed," says Annie Colegrove of Bedside Manor. "Especially in the current environment, it is amazing to see people shopping small." Peachtree Place in Northfield is another business that will be participating in the Winnetka Northfield Chamber's Red Invitation. For the store, which sells home accessories, jewelry, and products for babies and children, it comes at just the right time. "It's going to be different this year but we're grateful to keep our doors open," says owner Lucy Callahan. "We do 50 percent of our business this time of year, so this season is so important to us." Callahan will be offering a number of specials in Peachtree's 7,000-foot showroom to celebrate Red Invitation on December 6. Information about promotions can be found at peachtreeplaceonline.com.
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"I have customers who walk in and say, 'I wouldn't know what to do if you weren't here'," Callahan says. "Now more than ever, the best thing people can do is to emphasize shopping local."
HIGHLAND PARK The City of Highland Park, the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Highland Park Alliance are running a number of ongoing initiatives designed to boost local business during the holiday season. The Downtown Highland Park Alliance has created a specialized and localized version of Amazon to encourage online. local shopping over the holidays. The one-stop shop, online marketplace showcases gift-giving ideas from local businesses and makes it easy to purchase gift cards. It can be accessed by visiting downtownhp.com. “With more consumers shopping online, but still wanting to support their local downtown business district, we wanted to offer an easy alter-
native to Amazon and similar shopping sites,” says Hal Emalfarb, Chairman of the Board of Downtown Highland Park Alliance. “The Downtown Highland Park online Marketplace offers our small businesses an easy way to prosper through online sales, offering their products and services through this convenient marketplace to a virtual shopping community.” Shop the Block, sponsored by the City of Highland Park, encourages customers to shop at local retailers and have a chance to win a gift card to a full-service restaurant of their choice (good for carry-out, delivery, or dine-in when allowed per state guidelines). A block of Highland Park retail shops is assigned each week between November 1 and January 2. When individuals submit receipts of $150 or more from each week’s designated block, they will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to the Highland Park restaurant of their choosing. The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce is also hosting a virtual, "Keep the Cheer Here!" Holiday Celebration and Community Toast on December 3. RSVPs are required at chamberhp. com. Carolyn Hersch, City of Highland Park Business Manager, says that in addition to making purchases, booking a personal FaceTime shopping appointment, a virtual workout, or ordering meals from local restaurants for delivery, residents can also offer support by giving a shoutout to their favorite local shop on social media or just interacting with business owners and letting them know
what they mean to the community. "We are all anxious for life to return to 'normal'—or what promises to be our new normal when the COVID-19 crisis is over," Hersch says. "But to do so, we need to take steps now to help local businesses that are a vital part of our community fabric so they will be around when the pandemic is over." Local businesses in Highland Park are also getting in on the fun. Style Shack, a gifts, jewelry, and home accessories store, is holding Blackout Week, with discounts of 20 percent on different categories of products each day through November 30. Dawn Pyle of Style Shack says the goal is to incentivize customers with different product discounts on select days and also to promote social distance by creating shopping hours for different demographics. More details can be found at styleshacklife.com. Style Shack has upgraded its air filtration system, placed social distancing reminders throughout the store, installed plexiglass barriers at checkout, and added private, in-store and FaceTime shopping appointments to help customers feel safe. "We believe that our community must stand by our local retailers, service providers, and restaurants," Pye says. "There is no need to shop Amazon when most of what's available there can be found and delivered locally." At Citywoods, a gallery and gift shop in Highland Park, Diana Schaps is offering 15 percent off the shop's jewelry collection from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Schaps says the store offers teleshopping, which includes a FaceTime call as staff will walk customers through the Citywoods Website (citywoods.com) so they can find what they are looking for. "No matter how we as a society transition to more online shopping, for so many reasons there is always a desire and a need for quality local retail and restaurants that build relationships and business together," Schaps says. "It's an extended family, and an enriched life."
HIGHWOOD While the Highwood Chamber has had to cancel its annual Holiday Fest, always held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, children may be interested in the city's “Drive By Santa,” compliments of the Highland Park Fire Department. The event will be held around 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 28. Also on November 28, which is Small Business Saturday, the chamber is sponsoring "Spend Local, Win Local" to encourage patronage of Highwood Businesses. The chamber is asking shoppers to send in their receipts from that day for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate. Highwood businesses will participate in a window decorating contest, the winner receiving a free membership to the chamber and a cash prize generated by the votes. Residents can cast a vote for $1 for their favorite window on the chamber's Website (highwoodchamber.com). Highwood residents are also being encouraged to take a holiday picture at their favorite Highwood location and then share it to the chamber's Facebook page for a chance to win prizes. These initiatives are all part of an effort to keep shopping local and boost businesses in Highwood, says Teresa Lippert, currently filling in for chamber Executive Director Carolyn Cerf, who is on maternity leave. "We truly believe in shop local and encourage it year-round, especially in the holiday season," Lippert says. "Some of our local events draw people to the area who may never have been to Highwood or perhaps known about a local business."
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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH THESE SOCIALLY DISTANCED, HOLIDAY-THEMED EVENTS. LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF NOVEMBER 27 Chamber “Holiday Stroll” in Market Square DECEMBER 5 “It's A Wonderful Life,” downtown Lake Bluff lflbchamber.com HIGHLAND PARK DECEMBER 3 "Keep the Cheer Here!" Holiday Celebration & Community Toast chamberhp.com WEEKLY THROUGH JANUARY 2 Shop the Block cityhpil.com HIGHWOOD NOVEMBER 28 “Drive-By Santa,” courtesy of the Highland Park Fire Department, 4 p.m. NOVEMBER 28 Spend Local; Win Local THROUGH DECEMBER 24 Business Window Decorating Contest highwoodchamber.com
WILMETTE/KENILWORTH THROUGH DECEMBER 18 First Annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest DECEMBER 18 "Game of Gnomes" Scavenger Hunt THROUGH DECEMBER 19 “12 Days of Giving” (percentage of sales by local businesses donated to charity), Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays wilmettekenilworth.com WINNETKA/NORTHFIELD THROUGH DECEMBER 6 Holiday Window Decorating Contest NOVEMBER 28-29, DECEMBER 5-6 “Open Air Holiday Market,” south parking lot, Winnetka Village Hall DECEMBER 6 “41st Annual Red Invitation Sale” winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com
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A Driven Team that Delivers Results Our multifaceted background will help you achieve your goals. The Skirving Group theskirvinggroup@compass.com 847.924.4119
— Meet Kate A Winnetka resident, mother to four young kids, and full-time North Shore real estate broker. Kate has an in-depth knowledge of the North Shore market and its many benefits to its residents. Previously a marketing executive with over 15 years of professional experience, Kate’s approach to executing seamless and successful buying and selling transactions is unparalleled. Utilizing her background in marketing and data analytics, Kate is uniquely qualified to target buyers for each property. She is disciplined in staying wellinformed of local market trends and committed to delivering meticulous results to her clients. She is passionate about her clients’ immediate and long term goals and will always go above and beyond to ensure their success. When she’s not busy working or wrangling her little ones, you can usually find Kate at Tower Beach, on the golf course or hitting the slopes! The Skirving Group is a team of Real Estate agents affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed Real Estate broker and abides by federal, state and local Equal Housing Opportunity laws. 851 Spruce St. Winnetka, IL 60093
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STILL CONNECTING FORMER CINCINNATI RED HAL MORRIS—A 1990 WORLD SERIES CHAMP AND CAREER .304 HITTER—ENJOYS BONDS HE’S MADE ALONG THE NORTH SHORE. BY BILL MCLEAN ILLUSTRATION BY BARRY BLITT
Professional baseball fans in the 1990s knew all about Hal Morris. A first baseman in the decade, mostly with the Cincinnati Reds, the left-handed-hitting Morris helped the Reds capture the 1990 World Series championship in his first season with the club, strung together an impressive 32-game hitting streak in 1995, and hit better than .300 in six seasons. But only a small racketful of folks know that the same Hal Morris played tennis for Munster High School varsity squads in Indiana, using his left hand to serve and his right hand to strike everything else on the court. Foes on the other side of the net must have reacted with a double take, or a triple take, the first time Morris shifted his racket from his left hand to his right after completing his service follow-through. “It worked out,” the 55-year-old says humbly. “I’d broken my left arm playing football in eighth grade, so I played tennis instead of football in the fall of my freshman year and stuck with the sport for three more years.” Morris, in his fourth year as a Winnetka resident, has a firm and comfortable grip on life off the diamonds and courts today—working as a partner for a San Francisco-based private-equity firm and loving every moment as the husband of New Trier High School graduate (not to mention CEO, entrepreneur, and author) Alyssa Rapp and the father of 8-year-old Audrey and 5-yearold Henriette. “I drive around the area and I still smile at the surrounding beauty of the North Shore,” says Morris, who retired from baseball after a 13-year career in 2000 and earned his MBA at Stanford University, where he first met Alyssa in 2003. “It’s gorgeous, isn’t it? The residents are accomplished, and the facilities are great, as are the families. While visiting Chicago and Wrigley Field all those years as a Red, I’d heard tremendous things about this area from friends. “Everything about the North Shore,” he adds, “is wonderful.” Born in Fort Rucker, Alabama, the 6-foot-4 Morris notched a unique hat trick as a Mustang
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senior at Munster High School, serving as varsity captain of three teams: tennis, basketball, and baseball. Morris set the basketball program’s single-season record for blocked shots—as a senior shooting guard. The son of Margaret and the late William Morris—who chose to pursue a degree in
medicine instead of ground balls at shortstop as a professional baseball player—Hal competed in baseball only at the University of Michigan for three seasons. The New York Yankees selected him in the eighth round of the 1986 amateur draft. “I would not have played professional baseball without having my dad’s constant support,” Morris says. “He never put pressure on me. Not a single day. He encouraged me to pursue my dreams when I was young.” Hal Morris’s uncle Buddy Lewis, an infielder/outfielder and two-time All-Star, played with the Washington Senators for all 11 years of his big-league career, amassing 1,563 hits in 1,349 games and batting better than .300 four times. He finished with a career batting average of .297 after his final season in 1949. “Look at all of his numbers,” Morris says. “He had quite a career, and he was young, only 18, when he made it to the majors. I love talking about my uncle’s career. I’m proud of what he did in baseball.” Former Reds manager Lou Piniella, like Morris and closer Randy Myers, was in his first year with Cincinnati when the parent club started 9-0 in 1990 and swept the Oakland A’s 4-0 to win the World Series. Morris batted .340 with seven home runs and 36 RBIs in 107 games that year. His sacrifice fly drove in the game-winning run in Game 4 of the World Series in Oakland. “Lou,” Morris recalls, “arrived soon after Pete Rose’s managerial tenure. He was a young, aggressive, intense manager, which didn’t surprise many because he was a fiery player. And Lou was a fantastic hitting instructor. Had a huge influence on me as a hitter. “I remember his first meeting with the players in 1990. He looked around at all of us and told us, ‘There’s a lot of talent here. We’re going to win it this year.’” Morris’s final swing in a major-league uniform was a memorable one. His pinch-
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hit, RBI single to left field knocked in the winning run in the Detroit Tigers’ 12-11 defeat of the Minnesota Twins in 2000. He played for four teams in 13 years, including a pair of stints with the Reds, whose 1990 personnel did not celebrate this year’s 30th anniversary of the club’s World
Lou Piniella was a young, aggressive, intense manager, which didn’t surprise many because he was a fiery player. And Lou was a fantastic hitting instructor. Had a huge influence on me as a hitter.
Series triumph in person because of the pandemic. After gloving his MBA at Stanford, Morris served as a pro scout for a combined three season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox, before working for the Los Angeles Angels as their pro scout director from 2011-2016. Morris’s courtship with Rapp, a gymnast during her NTHS years, lasted eight years. They got married on November 11, 2011—or 11/11/11— at Lake Shore Country Club in Glencoe. Rapp is the CEO of Surgical Solutions, a health care solutions company based in Deerfield, and an adjunct assistant professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her book Leadership & Life Hacks: Insights from a Mom, Wife, Entrepreneur, and Executive achieved Amazon bestseller status in the business management category last January. “A brilliant woman, exceptionally bright, with boundless energy,” Morris says of the Winnetka native. “She’s very active, with a lot of admirable qualities. And I’m fortunate that I get to coparent with Alyssa. Parenting is challenging; you do the best that you can. I try to communicate often and be as available as I possibly can for our girls. “The girls …. they’d probably say I’m a silly father.” Morris thinks about his late father often, especially during the holidays. “My father was a wonderful, wonderful man,” Morris says. “I’ve tried to relish every day since he passed away three years ago. Life is fleeting. I appreciate good health now more than ever. “And I truly appreciate time with family.” Consider that a verbal home run. Touch ’em all this Thanksgiving weekend, Hal. THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
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