Barbara Tracyzk-Hoshino:  

CLASS OF 1968
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Summit argo, IL

Barbara's Story

Barbara is from Chicago, Illinois. Barbara's schools include Argo Community High School. She later attended University of Illinois at Chicago for a BA in Anthropology and graduate school to study Linguistics. Taught English in Japan for ten years. Also taught Japanese Language/culture at Columbia College Chicago, ESL at Oakton Community College, Hana Community Center, University of Illinois at Chicago. Currently teaching Adult Education ESL at Albany Park Community Center. Began my life after high school living in Los Angeles for a short time. Then, after returning to Chicago area...Expand for more
, I lived in Oak Park and worked as a medical secretary for 17 years while attending undergraduate and graduate college. Switched careers and got married in the mid-eighties. Became an ESL teacher at the Univ. of Il. for 1 year and then moved to Japan for 10 wonderful years where I taught at Temple University Tokyo and a Japanese university. Returned to Chicago in 2000. Currently teaching ESL part-time and doing volunteer and rescue work at a no-kill animal shelter on north side. Also will be working with the new Global Garden refugee farm program this summer in my neighborhood.
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After the rain finally stopped last evening, went for a walk in Horner Park. There are lots of Spring wild flowers and trees in bloom now...and lots of migrating birds flitting around along the prairie path too. It was magi
Wild native Columbine in full bloom on the Prairie path along the Chicago River.
Horse chestnut trees in full bloom.
The clouds cleared and the sun started to shine before sunset. Stunning light and shadows!
More Horse Chestnut blooms.
Just me and my shadow taking a walk on a sunny winter day.
Saw so many beautiful flowers yesterday at the Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid Show, but this was my favorite...love the color!
Some of the cactus flowers were in bloom too.
And outside there were many varieties of Lenten Roses/Hellebore in bloom.
Went for a nature walk along the river this morning and was amazed at how everything is greening up, trees are flowering, lots of wild flowers, and was surprised to see so many big dragonflies flitting around.
Also saw these beautiful plum blossoms and lots of Magnolia trees in bloom! A beautiful early Spring day here in Chicago!
It has felt very strange the last couple days in Chicago  Today everyone packed the beaches and parks in the city and north shore, including me, with temps reaching high 70's and 80 degrees.The week started with an almost t
Lucky me! I saw a rainbow during my sunset nature walk on the prairie path by the river today. I got my car washed and planned on walking then came the dark clouds and downpour but I drove around in the rain and when it sto
Another total blue sky shot of Lake Michigan at Clark Street Beach in Evanston near Northwestern University taken while walking along the lakefront with a friend. Beautiful day...but is it really mid-April? I missed Spring
Saw these cherry blossoms that are about ready to bloom soon on my walk too. Magnolias in full bloom and little green plants popping up all along the trail.
The lilac blooms in my garden are especially fragrant and beautiful this year. I think the rain of the last few days really helped them.
A closeup...blossoms are very plump and well-defined.
More cherry blossoms! A cardinal flew to my hand and ate nuts and seeds out of it...what a surprise and thrill!
Found these Sakura/cherry blossoms blooming at the Montrose bird sanctuary today. Great day there...beautiful sunny weather with a chilly in the air.
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