Linda Weintraub:  

19 September 2015 Dear Friends: I have just a replaced my computer, after an11 month battle. I won the war; but it was not worth the energy and time spent. If anyone wrote me; your message is in cyberspace, or 'The Twilight Zone.' I truly dislike machines! I use social media, now. I prefer to use my email address. Could it be possible that 63 years passed since we started elementary school? Despite being 67.6 years old, I do not feel those years. Do you? I have learned that life continually changes. Alan Weintraub, from SSHH June 1965 and I have been married for 45 years; and together for 50 years. He is a wonderful, brilliant, compassionate, empathetic man. His wild days, as Hondo, from SSHS are gone. Honestly! Alan is a psychologist and maintains a full time private practice, and works full time as a Clinical Director and therapist for a large methadone clinic He never denies help to one unable to pay for services. He graciously accepts homemade dog cookies; to the delight of our three dogs! He also is President of A Night Out. This is a 501c charity for abused women. He and his dear friend Marla began this 4 years ago. It flourished while Marla was president; and he was her vice president. Now it continues; the two continue to work together on this very worthwhile endeavor. I contribute by volunteering as a staff member. A Night Out takes ladies who have been severely abused, out for a night: to theaters, to dinners, to movies, for makeovers, for new clothes, for manis / pedis. It runs the gamut. Volunteers and staff take care of the ladies' children, and accompany the staff and ladies to the venues. We have 2 sons, Adam, 40, a social worker, is employed by the Government. He supervises a special task safety force. Confidentiality prevents his sharing what he does. He's been a Kenpo Martial Artist, for 34 years; having earned his second degree black belt. Master Sensei, has taught him the entire time! He is adept in numerous karate styles. Adam is also skilled at American Sign Language, and lip reading. Adam is married to a loving 'daughter' from Bulgaria who graduated with high honors in 'Dental Hygiene (Magda Cum Laud). She has a MA in mathematics, also with the title of Magda Cum Laud. We adore her! She is filled with love, generosity, gentleness, and a positive sense of self. They have a daughter, Simona, who will be a year old in October 2015. Jonathan (33), has a 'MA in Educational Administration.' He is a gifted educator. He just left a position at a north suburban as Dean of Students. Now he is Director of Student Interventions at a superior west suburban high school. This is an amazing accomplishment for an educator as young as he. He is beginning his doctorate. Jonathan plays Rugby for an adult semi-pro team in the Chicago area. Rugby is the roughest game ever seen! He continues playing after 3 arthroscopic repairs to his knees. He won the 'Coach of the Year' award 4 years ago. He was chosen to play Rugby at the 'Maccabees Games in Argentina,' in July 2008. Since that was the mo...Expand for more