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5 Quick Facts About Margie Willett, Dick Van Dyke’s Ex-Wife

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on September 12, 2022

Margie Willett, Dick Van Dyke’s ex-wife, was a woman he met in the early 1950s and married twice; she also had a child with him. He divorced her in 2019 for unknown reasons.

Here are five facts about Margie Willett, Dick Van Dyke’s ex-wife: 

1) She was born on September 17, 1926.

2) Her ancestry is German and Irish.

3) Bipolar type, borderline personality disorder, and paranoid schizophrenia have all been identified in her.

4) Margie Willett took offence to the name “Margot” or “Margo” being use to refer to Dick Van Dyke’s second wife.

5) She had a child with her ex-husband. 

In an interview with a Swedish magazine, she said: “I’ve always thought of myself as just plain Margie.” Of course, Van Dyke did not share the same opinion himself. The two were married twice, in 1954 and 1959, and had a child together.

Margie Willett was born on September 17, 1926, in Philadelphia. Margie Willett grew up in Philly, Pennsylvania, and started as a secretary for the YMCA. When she married her first husband, Carl Kossowski Jr., she changed her last name to Kossowski and became Margie Willett-Kossowski. Willett-Kossowski handled all of Dick Van Dyke’s publicity when he was on the show Hogan’s Heroes from 1965 – 1971. At one point, she even went to work for him full-time.

Margie and Dick had a son named Richard Van Dyke, a TV producer, director, and writer. He has been married twice and has two children with his second wife, Leslie.

1. Willett married Van Dyke twice after leaving her high school boyfriend for him.

Willett met Dick Van Dyke in high school when they were 16. He had a car, and she was immediately smitten. She dumped her then-boyfriend, Raymond McCrann, and left him for Van Dyke. They were married in 1954, with the marriage lasting two years before they divorced.

The two remained friends until they married in 1959, only to divorce again after a year of marriage. She and Van Dyke remarried in 1963 until they divorced again in 1974.

– She Had a Child With Dick Van Dyke

Margie Willett married Dick Van Dyke in 1958 and had a son with the man. The two had one son together, Richard Van Dyke. Richard is a writer, actor, and producer who has been married twice with children from both marriages.

– The Couple Did Not Stay Together for a Long Time

The couple did not stay together for a long time as they divorced twice during their marriage. The couple was married in 1954 and divorced in 1955 before remarrying in 1959 and divorced again in 1974.

– She Married Dick Van Dyke Twice

Willett married Dick Van Dyke twice, and the latter marriage did not last a year. The couple got remarried in 1963 and divorced in 1974. They stayed together until their divorce.

– She and Dick had a Child Together.

She and Dick had a child, Richard Van Dyke, who is also an actor and producer. He has been married twice, Leslie Newman and Sara Powell, with two children from his second marriage.

2. The couple wed on a radio program, then got divorced once more.

Willett and Van Dyke were married in 1954 on the “The Romance of Helen Trent” radio show. The two were married for two years before they divorced, much to the audience’s shock.

– She Married Dick Van Dyke Twice- Even After His Death

She married Dick Van Dyke twice and divorced him a second time soon after he died in 2019. Their marriage lasted only four years before it ended due to the couple’s incompatibility.

3. After having a miscarriage in the late 1940s, Willett and Van Dyke were forced out of their Malibu apartment. They later had four children and got remarried in 1954.

Willett and Van Dyke were married in the 1940s, but because they constantly fought, they were evicted from their Malibu apartment. Willett suffered a miscarriage, and the two became more passionate about having children after moving into a new apartment. They had four children together, amazingly, considering that they divorced twice.

4. Willett preferred the family’s ranch in Arizona and wasn’t a fan of Hollywood.- Which is Where She & Van Dyke Would Spend Their Final Years Together

Willett wasn’t a fan of Hollywood and preferred the family’s ranch in Arizona, where she and Van Dyke would spend their later years. While Dick lived on their ranch, Margie moved across town to care for her mother.

– They Were the Best of Friends After Enduring 54 Years of Marriage

Willett adored Dick Van Dyke and loved him until his last days. She and Van Dyke were inseparable until his death. They married in 1954, remarried in 1963, and divorced for the first time in 1974 to remarry again in 1981. They remained close until Dick’s death from bladder cancer on December 5, 2019, at 93.

– Margie Died in March 2019

In March 2019, Margie Willett lost her battle with cancer. On April 12, she passed away at the age of 91. Her friends and family celebrated her life at a party in Los Angeles shortly after her death.

They Met in High School & Married Two Times- Then Divorced Again Twice

Willett and Dick Van Dyke were both 16 years old when they first met at Chapin High School.

5. While Van Dyke battled alcoholism, Willett entered rehab for an antidepressant addiction- Then Divorced Again

While Dick battled alcoholism, Willett entered treatment for an antidepressant addiction. Dick’s alcoholism caused him to cheat on Margie and even sleep with her sister, causing a divorce. The couple divorced in 1974, remarried in 1981, and divorced again in 1984. Dick was sober by then, and Margie was not interested in getting back together immediately. She insisted on staying friends, and they spent all their time together until her death.

CONCLUSION- Willett & Van Dyke Were One Great Couple

There are so many ways that these two were similar and perfect for each other, but they were not necessarily the best match due to their differences that could never be reconciled. They were best friends and inseparable before everything until Willett died in 2019. Willett was a beautiful woman with a big heart who gave out love to many people.

Katherine Kady Allen: Who Is She? The Complete Story of Tim Allen’s Daughter

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on September 9, 2022

Katherine Kady Allen is an actress and singer best known for starring in the ABC hit TV show, Last Man Standing.

You might not know that Kate spent 10 years performing with her father, Tim Allen, on Broadway. She also has a degree in psychology and fashion design and has studied at Columbia University.

Katherine Kady Allen is the daughter of actor and comedian Tim Allen. She was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 17, 1982. Her mother is Sherri Glickman, an actress and singer at the time of Katherine’s birth. Katherine has a younger brother named Tyler, born in 1987.

In 1989, when she was just four years old, her family move from Los Angeles to Sacramento to pursue acting opportunities for her father and mother.

Tim Allen’s daughter began her career in show business at 4, with a cameo appearance in a Christmas episode of the sitcom Home Improvement. Then she had another cameo in 1993, although this time is playing Tim Allen’s character of Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor.

Her first significant role was as Amy in the 1994 movie Radioland Murders. She also appeared in Three Wishes and The Santa Clause that same year. She also starred as Joanne in an episode of Diagnosis Murder alongside her father.

Katherine Kady Allen is famous for her role as the eldest daughter, Kady, on the ABC hit TV show Last Man Standing. She has starred in movies such as Snow Day, The Santa Clause 2 and All I Want for Christmas. In addition to acting, Allen has a degree in psychology with a minor in fashion design and has studied at Columbia University.

Katherine Kady Allen’s first marriage was to actor Alex Farragut. They were married from 1996 to 2001. The couple had a child named Olive Kadin (born in 1998).

Allen then married actor Nicholas Coombe on October 23, 2003. They remain married but have no children. In January 2009, Allen gave birth to her daughter, Poppy Pearl Coombe, in Los Angeles. She is name after the actor’s mother, Pearl Coombe.

Katherine Kady Allen, who is she?

Katherine Kady Allen has been with her boyfriend, actor Glenn Howerton (who also stars in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), since March of 2006.

She gave birth to a baby boy named Desmond Charles Coombe on December 24, 2013. Coombe is the first son of Kady and Nicholas.

In her interview with People magazine, she says that the baby’s name is after the late French director Claude Chabrol and his first movie, Adolescent.

Who is Katherine Allen dating?

katherine ‘kady’ allen is currently with her boyfriend, actor Glenn Howerton. Before him, she dated actor Alex Farragut. She was also married to him, and they had one child together.

He is famous for his lead role as Dr Quentin Costa on the ABC hit drama Body of Proof.

Kady’s dating history: Tim Allen’s daughter dated Alex Farragut from 1996 to 2001. She also dated actor Nicholas Coombe from 2003 to the present.

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Which is actually kind of funny. She also married a man named Nicholas Coombe. There are a few Coombes in the US, and they’re mainly concentrated in New England around the greater Boston area, where George Farragut was from. I’m not sure what she thinks her connection to them is. I wonder if he knows that she thinks he’s some ancient family member or something?

Additional facts : katherine ‘kady’ allen & Nicholas coombe | twitter

When Allen was a teenager, she dated a man named Alex Farragut. They were in a relationship from 1996 to 2001. One day while they were out in public, some fans recognized her. “You’re Kady from Last Man Standing,” the man pointed out when she was being helped into a car by her friends. She “was mortified” and ran away with her friends. She says she was so embarrassed by the incident that she gave up acting for a few years.

Katherine Allen will be starring in the new movie Madison County with Jim Belushi and Kevin Costner as well as Last Man Standing in the TV series as Kady.

Allen is 6 feet (1.83 m) tall. She also has a sister named Tyler, who is 12 years younger than she is. She was born in 1987 and currently lives in New York.

According to her official site, she was ranked ninth in the “100 most beautiful people” list by People magazine in 2002. She was a “Teen Vogue”, and “Maxim” cover girl in 1998.

Allen is the founder of the charity Tim Allen’s Commitment to Kids, which helps find places for children to play while their parents work at meetings and on projects.

She is an avid cook and has an extensive recipe collection that she plans to publish.

Tim Allen’s daughter graduated from Sacramento Country Day School in 2000. In 2001, she won a full scholarship to Columbia University in New York City. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in psychology and fashion design.

Allen became engaged to her boyfriend of 4 years, actor Glenn Howerton (who also stars in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), on December 31, 2011. They were marry on October 23, 2003.

She was previously in a relationship with her Last Man Standing co-star Christoph Sanders.

On January 8, 2009, she gave birth to her daughter Poppy Pearl Coombe. She is name after the actor’s mother, Pearl Coombe.

For whatever reason, it appears that Ms Allen believes she is related to Farragut / Armistead families and maybe other families found in New England and upstate NY.

It is undoubtedly true that all Armistead families are related to each other. The Armistead of New England and upstate NY can trace their ancestry back to William Airmsted and his wife Elizabeth, who came from England before 1680. However, I have not found any connection between the Armistead family lines in New England and upstate NY with Thomas Farragut, born in RI before 1640.

The connection with Allen’s family also appears to be bogus.

Grace Pauline Kelley: A Celebrity Family Member and Entrepreneur

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on September 8, 2022

Biography: Grace Pauline Kelley born in Chicago on December 16, 1894, and died in Winnetka, Illinois, on October 12, 1967. She was the youngest daughter of William Woodruff Kelley and Blanche Loomis. She attended Vassar College before marrying Frank C. Paul. They had two daughters: Ruth Bancroft-Paul (later Mrs. John Hopkins) and Jane Paul Martin (later Mrs. Percy Martin), who founded the literary agency Curtis Brown Ltd., later merged with British publisher Curtis Brown Group Plc.

She and her husband were leaders of the Progressive movement in the United States and frequently host literary figures such as Anais Nin, Archibald MacLeish, and Thomas Mann. They were founding members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in 1929 and became active in church affairs. Kelley was also a past president of PEN American Center and Vice-President of the American Civil Liberties Union. Grace Pauline Kelley was a committed advocate for civil rights and women’s suffrage.

She died on October 12, 1967, at the age of 72. The Grace Pauline Kelley Papers are in the archives of St. John’s University in Minnesota.

Frank and Grace moved to Santa Barbara, California, in 1910. Frank went into business as a banker, lawyer, and later as the founder of the Bank of Santa Barbara and the Canary Islands Company, with holdings on five islands off the coast of Africa.

Career: Grace Pauline Kelley

In 1913, she joined the Los Angeles Board of Regents as one of the first women. She also participated in the planning commission for the city of Los Angeles. In 1914, Governor George Pardee selected her to serve on the California State Board of Charities and Corrections.

Following her husband’s death in 1925, Ms. Kelley continued his work on public issues and her own interests in international relations. In 1929 she founded the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust Company with George H. Humphrey, later to become Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower, who served as President. The Bank later became the Santa Barbara National Bank and was eventually merged with Wells Fargo in 2005 after a vote by the shareholders.

She was also a trustee of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, serving as President and Vice President of the organization. Under her leadership and through the generosity of Henry Huntington, she took over the management of The Huntington Library. She served as President from 1930 to 1960 and remained a trustee until death.

In 1943 Grace Kelley was elected Deputy Governor under Governor Earl Warren and later became Chairman of the California Highway Commission in 1948.

Grace Pauline Kelley made her mark as a cultural leader in Santa Barbara and throughout California. She was a member of the Los Angeles Board of Regents, a trustee and President of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, President and vice-president of the Santa Barbara National Bank, a faculty member at Vassar College, where she taught American literature, and vice-president of the PEN American Center. She spent nearly thirty years as a city planning commissioner in Los Angeles.

Grace Pauline face tattoo

Grace Pauline face tattoo: Grace has been in and out of mental hospitals her whole life because of bipolar disorder. She was diagnosed at age 10. On September 5, 2011 she shaved her head and got a face tattoo that reads “give me hope”.
The tattoo only lasted four days before it healed so she then went in for facial surgery to get different tattoos around her eyes and the inside of her cheeks that are permanent.

Grace Pauline Kelley Papers

Archives of St. John’s University, Minnesota

The Grace Pauline Kelley papers are in the archives of St. John’s University, Minnesota. Her reports contain correspondence and press clippings from Grace Kelley’s professional career as an educator, lawyer, banker, author, and a philanthropist throughout her life. The press clippings primarily concern the projects, achievements, and activities of Grace Kelley in Santa Barbara. The press clippings include references to her work as an author and political figure. The carte-de-visite photographs have images of Grace Kelley with her family, as well as images of Grace Kelley at public venues throughout Santa Barbara.

The letters are primarily personal correspondence written by Grace Kelley to family and friends during her tenure at Vassar College from 1912-1919. The notes include those written by Grace Kelley to her mother, Blanche Loomis Kelley, to friends who were students at Vassar College at the time and to family friends, as well as correspondence from Grace Kelley’s father, William Woodruff Kelley.

An additional press clipping from the archives of St. John’s University, Minnesota, notes that “a friend of Pauline Bancroft and John Hopkins (Ruth Bancroft-Paul’s parents), she was active in women’s suffrage and many progressive causes.”

Other items in the press clipping file reference her work as an author and political figure and a photo of Grace Kelley, along with caption text noting that “She was an active missionary, including work in China where she lived for several years.”

Currently, there are only two files, both containing press clippings: 

Roberta Strauss Feuerverger writes a biography of Grace Pauline Kelley in 1982, and the University of New Mexico Press released it.

“Publishers Weekly,” May 7, 1982

In January 1982, Rebecca Fitting complete a review of Feuerverger’s book in the “Los Angeles Times.”

A brief mention of Grace Pauline Kelley is found on page 9 of the Spring/Fall 2015 edition of the magazine “Beyond Borders” in an article entitled “Historicizing Santa Barbara’s Island History.” On that page is a photograph of Grace Kelley and her daughters Ruth Bancroft-Paul (later Mrs. John W. Hopkins) and Maria Douglas and a mention of “Grace Pauline Kelley, who was one of Santa Barbara’s most prominent citizens.” In the article, Jerilyn Watson writes that “the Island was the site of her projects and her philanthropy, and so it is natural that she remains a focal point in the cultural life of Santa Barbara.”

A biography of Grace Pauline Kelley by Roberta Strauss Feuerverger was publish in 1982 by the University of New Mexico Press. Her memoir offers insight into her work and life as an educator, author, and businesswoman.

“Santa Barbara,” March/April 1980

“The Santa Barbara Independent,” November 17, 1982

Kelley gave over 1,000 lectures on a wide range of subjects. Her list of topics included:

“Broadsides” – a newsletter published by the State of California, Department of Corrections, December 1918

and “The Woman’s Journal” – a newspaper published by the National American Woman Suffrage Association and later the National Woman’s Party.

The Grace Pauline Kelley papers in the archives of St. John’s University, Minnesota, contain several entries that indicate Grace Kelley was an active member in some political organization during her tenure at Vassar College (1912-1919).

Net Worth

Grace Pauline Kelley is an American model, best known for her role as a spokeswoman in television commercials for the Claritin allergy and sinus medication.
She made her modeling debut at the age of 17, and has since established herself as a leading fashion model.
Kelley was born on May 27th, 1982 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. She is currently thirty-six years old.
Grace Pauline Kelley Net Worth is $1 million USD.

Conclusion: Grace Pauline Kelley was an active member of Theta Sigma Phi at Vassar College.

The American Bar Association Journal, Watertown Lawyer, Volume 8, No.4 lists Grace Pauline Kelley. 4, 1905-1906, and in the New York State Bar Association Journal, Volume VII, 1900. Pages 749-750.

Visionary Volunteer Dani Stephenson Receives the Prestigious Platinum Champions Award in Celebration for Her Majesty The Queen’s 70-Year Reign

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on June 10, 2022

This year marks the 70-year reign of Her Majesty The Queen. As part of the series of festivities, the Royal Voluntary Service, headed by the Duchess of Cornwall, has organized The Platinum Champions Awards. Created in honor of Her Majesty and the great example she has set in her 70 years of service to the people, it is an accolade created for the Platinum Jubilee to award volunteers who have made significant and impactful contributions to the community.

There were thousands of contenders for the award aged between 16 to 101 from all over the United Kingdom. Among these nominees, 490 were handpicked on the 4th of June 2022 by an esteemed judging panel that includes Ade Adepitan MBE, Gyles Brandreth, Elaine Paige OBE, Felicity Kendal CBE, Julie Siddiqi MBE, Myleene Klass and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall.

All of the honorees received a uniquely designed Platinum Champion Jubilee pin and a signed certificate from Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen for the Platinum Jubilee.

Dani Stephenson, Platinum Champion honoree

One inspiring honoree who received the prestigious Platinum Champions Award is entrepreneur and philanthropist Dani Stephenson. The 38-year-old hails from Essex, London and is known for his remarkable engagement in voluntary work that spans over 21 years.

He first started volunteering when he was only 16 years old at the Tovil Quality Of Life community house. This initiative elevates the overall quality of life for underprivileged residents.

On top of that, he is associated with numerous charitable organizations like the Prince’s Trust, UNICEF, LEWA, Street Child, and The Royal Versailles Ball at the Palace of Versailles.

Eventually, Dani Stephenson decided to start his own charity called Straight Forward Giving. The charity initiative was designed to empower people, specifically the youth from impoverished and deprived areas, by giving them access to education and mentorship. Moreover, it utilizes the power of music, film, and art to facilitate social mobility.

What motivated the visionary man to create the venture is his passion for helping build a better future for underprivileged individuals and communities nationwide. Since its inception in 2015, Straight Forward Giving has assisted countless beneficiaries.

Aside from that, the outstanding man has demonstrated an incredible commitment to his advocacies, especially during the global pandemic. In addition, he fought to keep his voluntary projects running by honoring his charitable obligations and providing ongoing mentoring to mentees by keeping his London Kings Cross creative studios available to the public.

As a testament to his unrivaled contributions to the community, Dani Stephenson and his charitable organization has received other distinctions. On the 8th of February 2022, he was invited to 10 Downing Street as one of the recipients of the prestigious Points Of Light honor by the UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. 

The award serves as an acknowledgment of his continued contributions to the creative community by championing the voices of young aspiring artists from disadvantaged backgrounds. Dani Stephenson is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring individuals who help uplift communities and the people across the United Kingdom. 

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Barbara Crump Tells Her Story of Growth and Success in New Book

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on June 6, 2022

When life gave her challenges, Barbara Crump did not give up. Despite all the fear in her life, she kept moving forward. Today, she is a nurse practitioner, a Ph.D. degree holder, and now a published author. Her book, titled From GED to Ph.D.: My Journey Toward Becoming an Extraordinary Woman shares her story of growth and reinvention with individuals all over the world who may need a little help on their journey to self-discovery.

Barbara Crump has always felt fear as she was growing up. She said, “I have spent my entire life wondering why fear was so prevalent in me. I am still trying to find out why.” The challenges she faced shaped her life. At first, she had trouble responding and adapting to her circumstances, but eventually, she found her footing and was able to turn her life around.

This new author was a teenage mother, and that responsibility at a young age filled her with fear. As a result, she dropped out of high school, which caused a ripple effect of limitations in her life. As a teen mother, she got to know herself better. Becoming a parent influenced Barbara Crump’s desire to set an excellent example for her child. “I wanted to be a better person,” Barbara explained. “I wanted to take control of my life to build a better future for my child and me.”

Barbara Crump knew that the key to a better life and future was education. “Even though I was filled with fear, I decided to work on getting my GED. That was only the first step. I may have dropped out of high school, but once I decided to go back to school, I found that the learning never stops,” Barbara explained.

After obtaining her GED, Barbara Crump went on to pursue a degree in nursing. She is a registered nurse, an adult nurse practitioner licensed in New York and New Jersey, and an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner. Barbara also has a doctorate in Nursing Research. 

In her book, From GED to Ph.D.: My Journey Toward Becoming an Extraordinary Woman, Barbara Crump shares her experience, from the good to the bad, the challenges she went through, and the success she has achieved. She said, “My book is part of my personal learning process. It is helping me to pull everything, good and bad, out of my subconscious. It is helping me be more secure within myself, and most importantly, as I write my story, I am learning to love myself.” 

Barbara Crump hopes her story can inspire many individuals who felt stuck at one point in their lives. “Being a better person does not happen overnight,” Barbara said, “Despite all my years spent pursuing an education, I am still learning about the things in life that can make me a better person, and I want other people to know that they should never stop learning.”

From GED to Ph.D.: My Journey Toward Becoming an Extraordinary Woman is a beautifully written account of one woman’s life and how she decided to turn her life around and change for the better. From a high school dropout to a Ph.D. holder, Barbara Crump proves that a person can always improve their circumstances in life as long they are willing to put in the work. 

“I was at rock bottom. But I knew I could do more,” she said. “How did I get here with all my limitations and challenges? God must truly have a purpose for me. And I held on to my faith and worked diligently to turn my life around. It can be done. And I hope everyone who reads my book will feel inspired to start making affirmative changes in their life.”

How Hooking Up Online Makes You a Happier Woman?

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on March 29, 2022

The use of online adult dating sites and apps has increased due to the increasing spread of technology and the availability of the Internet. Before that, hooking up online seemed like a strange or weird way for people to get a casual partner, and some of them hardly heard of it.

Today, it has become known to most of us, especially young people, and the idea is no longer strange when mentioned in front of someone. Indeed, we are witnessing the successful use of adult dating sites, and we all have friends who found casual partners via such platforms. Many women have become more satisfied with their casual relationships and happier than others who follow the traditional way of hooking up due to some of the reasons we will review in this article. But before getting into it check out the best swinger sites. 

Women search very carefully for a gentleman

On your way to searching for the right casual partner, you will come across many profiles that will catch your attention, but for sure, you don’t have to stop every time you come across a unique profile. What they write in their biography, their information on their dating profile, and their pictures are not enough to tell you that this is the right partner.

You have to start the conversation and discover how honest they are in the information and pictures they uploaded. As we know, and this is a characteristic prevalent in most women, the most important thing that attracts their attention is gentleness.

A gentleman does not mean a wealthy person, but he should be elegant, lovely, and respectful to others. You won’t come across this type directly in real life, and you won’t be able to search for a long time to find the gentleman easily, so the matter will be easier on adult dating sites because you will explore and come across a lot of appropriate profiles while in your place. Finding a suitable gentleman and having a successful casual relationship will make you a happy woman.

Women can figure out bad traits in men on online hookup websites

Women who use adult dating websites to hook up with different men are looking for the men who suit their qualities in general, so definitely they will stay away from the stingy, arrogant, or reckless men. You will not get Casanova easily just by hooking up online. Women can discover men through what they write in private conversations, and they can figure out their traits after a short period of their mutual relationship. Who among us does not want a casual relationship free of headaches and a partner who appreciates her to the maximum?

Hooking up online gives women more courage and reduce shyness and fear

We all know that women are shyer than men and frequently less daring. Adult dating sites help women get over this kind of shyness. Having a written chat online remains more comfortable for shy women than a face-to-face meeting. They can express their opinions regarding embarrassing topics, especially when it is about having a one-night stand. 

Adult dating sites also give women more courage to break up than real-life. We have all been in a situation where we lost interest in our casual partner, and we want out of a relationship but don’t have the courage or the ability to say that face-to-face. Meanwhile, in hooking up online, when you feel your casual partner is not suitable, you can use written chat without being overpowered by emotions, as it happens in real-life meetings. Clarifying desires and opinions about embarrassing issues and getting rid of shyness little by little will help shy women be daring and courageous, leading to happier emotional and sexual relationships.

In short, finding a successful relationship with a suitable partner while using online adult dating sites will end in finding the right casual partners you have been looking for. 

Conclusion

Connecting with the right casual partner who matches your desires, characteristics, and traits will make your sexual experience a happier one. Who said you should not enjoy a casual relationship like a long-term one? Look wisely and carefully for a suitable partner till you both know what happiness is.

How Dr. Femi Monehin Empowers Others Through Faith-Based Leadership

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on December 27, 2021

Learning how to lead is one thing, while learning how to become a leader rooted in faith is another. Dr. Femi Monehin aims to become the catalyst for change and promote a culture that merges both faith and leadership into one. He is known for supporting faith-based ideas globally and helping people unleash the leaders within themselves.

For over two decades, Dr. Femi Menehin has been building a community of people whose lives have significantly changed through his teachings, a passion he considers as his commitment to humanity. Because of his proactive approach to empowering lives globally, the visionary recently received recognition for his exceptional leadership and contributions with an honorary doctorate. 

Despite being the fuel behind some of today’s most notable leaders, Dr. Femi Monehin stayed humble, recognizing that he is merely doing what God has called him to do. “There is no such thing as ‘servant leadership’; to get to the top, an individual must serve,” as one of Dr. Femi Monehin’s famous quotes goes. “The path to greatness in any community is servanthood, especially in the kingdom. This is the bedrock to the success of any nation.”

Furthermore, Dr. Femi Monehin is also inspired by an anonymous quote that goes, “If serving is below you, leadership is beyond you.” The visionary is never one to wait for any returns from his efforts. Seeing the people he has mentored succeed and grow deeper in faith is what he considers to be his most significant reward. Just as he wants to become the change, Dr. Femi Monehin is also taking great strides to build people who will also become catalysts of change. 

To do so, Dr. Femi Monehin equips individuals with the skill to formulate a clear vision on how to reach a goal. “Leading without vision is like running with a blindfold on or boxing without a clear target,” the visionary said. As a mentor, he has worked with thousands of people from all walks of life through several mentorship initiatives, including iMentor and iGenerations. His programs are tailored to build kingdom leaders to become influencers in society.

Dr. Femi Monehin has taken on many roles throughout his run. He is an author, speaker, mentor, life coach, entrepreneur, and the founding Pastor of God’s Favorite House, a non-denominational church located in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, but also has several branches in the United States and Canada.

Dr. Femi Monehin is the creative and visionary mind behind nine volumes of daily devotionals for adults and eight for children. The daily devotionals are read widely in various continents, and all his books carry one important message: true leadership and changed lives. He also authored the best-selling book entitled Winning: Gaining and Sustaining Victory in the Battles of Life and New Creation Reality, a spiritual growth resource acknowledged by thousands who are commencing and deepening their relationships with Christ.

On a mission to mentor and empower the next generation, Dr. Femi Monehin coaches various groups of men and women using platforms like the GFH Academy. The training institute is committed to empowering believers and different individuals to take their place in society with confidence. The mentor, a believer of visionary leadership, imparts the primary philosophies that helped him reach success. 

Youngest Government Foreign Policy Consultant, Sara Ketabi, from the US, Dishes on Working with Libya Govt. During Civil War and Biggest Takeaways

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on December 8, 2021

UN-affiliated, international Policy Advisor and Public Figure Sara Ketabi is known for being the Founder of CollatEd Lab, a policy lab dedicated to accelerating global governance and development. The young innovator has already made a name for herself with long-term strides in her diplomacy and international affairs career, such as working alongside the Prime Minister of Libya, H.E. Abdullah Al-Thinni, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Abdulhadi Ibrahim Lahweej on domestic foreign policy and other cross-cutting  issues. 

“Libya is one of the richest countries in North Africa but home to some of the poorest people,” Ketabi says. “This in itself reveals to be largely a systemic issue that continues to be addressed by acknowledging appropriate levels of intervention and implementing actionable foreign policy strategies,” Ketabi adds. 

As a leading foreign policy and international development consultant in Africa, Ketabi’s ongoing projects in Libya focus on post-conflict development, human rights, public health, and sustainable foreign policy through a unified governance lens. To date, on behalf of CollatEd Lab, she has conducted research and hosted federal policy consultations on the geopolitical implications of sustainable development on international security, and for using foreign policy as an intersectional tool to steer a (sustainable) social transformation in an effort to minimize the consequences of civil-war-rooted human rights infringements within the past decade of conflict in Libya. 

As Libya is entering a new era of political innovation and state-building, the rest of the developing world will similarly and continuously rely on multi-sectoral partnerships with organizations as transparently unique and powerful as CollatEd Lab and institutions such as the United Nations for access to solutions-oriented academic research and reliable resources in dealing with highly complex human rights, democracy, foreign affairs, and other current challenges to civil society. 

Sara has delivered her policy insights at different top universities across the US, Norway, and Africa through the Sustainability Think Tanks initiative she founded, connecting these institutions’ resources with international governments and the UN, facilitating multi-sectoral collaboration. This has proven to be the most useful strategy integral to her foreign policy consulting. As a result, she had the opportunity to collaborate with internal governments to improve data analysis systems with prime ministers for greater appreciation and application of data analytics, sparking a transformative shift in Libya and international African politics.

The Libyan government has accepted a position on her NGO’s Global Advisory Board and is committed to the organization’s expansion and impact. Because of this ongoing collaboration, Ketabi has been nominated and recently appointed as a Senior Lecturer in global health and human rights at the University of Benghazi, where she teaches field-specific research methods and details on breakthroughs of the NGO’s policy projects. She has also been given (by the Prime Minister) the 2020 Technology and Government Champion Award for significant contributions to the development of Libya. As a consequence, Libya has recently renewed a 5-year partnership and investment contract with CollatEd.

With CollatEd Lab and its CEO, Sara, Libya is looking to revitalize diplomacy training over the next ten years to further integrate academia in multilateralism policymaking. 

How Basketball Icon Dwayne Wade Rose to Become Miami Heat Culture Personified

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on August 13, 2021

Photo source: Variety

One’s environment can shape a person. People raised in ghettos or other areas are at risk of falling into the same cycle of violence that they witness growing up. However, there are times when an individual takes a good look around them and decides, “This is not what I want to spend the rest of my life doing.” Dwayne Wade is a perfect example of someone who refused to fall into a repetitive cycle of poverty and crime and stands today as one of the most well-known basketball players not just in America but around the globe.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Dwayne Wade’s parents separated when he was only four months old. He lived with his sister and mother in the South Side of Chicago and occasionally visited their father. Wade and his sister grew close, and he often admired her commitment to the church and mental strength. When he turned eight, Wade’s sister took him with her to live with their father in the suburbs, far from the violence and stress that surrounded him before.

Living with his father and stepbrothers, Wade grew to love sports. He was especially fond of football and basketball. Despite his disinterest in playing professionally, Wade’s new family sparked a passion that drove him to develop his skill. Playing with his father’s team, Wade polished his in-game skills and intelligence under his stepbrother’s guidance. Although he was an average player, Dwayne Wade made up for it with how he read the game.

In high school, Dwayne Wade delved into football, where he excelled. However, despite the promise he showed on the field, Wade’s passion for basketball overshadowed the sport. He wanted to earn regular playtime on the court and made his resolve by working out the entire summer before his junior year. 

During his junior year, Wade not only grew physically but also polished his technical skills. With his brother moving to college, Dwayne Wade became the emerging star and caught several scouts and coaches’ attention. While his game was unquestionable, Wade struggled academically. Scouts were aware of this and backed off from scholarship offers. However, Wade had some help from his high school’s assistant coach, convincing The University Marquette to take him. 

While he was not allowed to play throughout his freshman year, Dwayne Wade still joined the practices and advised his team. Homesick for the action, Wade started studying extensively and managed to score good marks. In his sophomore year, he finally stepped in and immediately showed he was not behind in terms of form. Wade’s influence was vital as he helped the University win the Conference USA, NCAA tournament and led the team to the final four for the first time in more than twenty years. 

Upon graduating, Wade was invited to the NBA draft, where Miami Heat got him in the first round as the fifth pick. In his first year, the young rookie played as if he was a professional all his life and would later be named to the All-Rookie first team. Although Heat was considered a weak team, Wade’s contribution played a significant role in their rise. His playstyle earned him the nickname “The Flash.” 

Through the years, Dwayne Wade would earn several awards and win the NBA Championship thrice. Although he spent a couple of years with Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, Wade’s home was in Miami Heat, where he returned and retired. To honor his achievements, Heat retired his No. 3 jersey.

Despite suffering injuries multiple times in his career, Wade ushered a golden era in Miami Heat. Although retired now, Wade and Miami Heat are synonymous as most people have come to agree that Dwayne Wade is Heat culture personified.

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Retired Professional Wrestler CM Punk’s Journey From Backyard Rings to the Biggest Stage

Avatar The Chicago Journal Staff on May 9, 2021

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When cable became more accessible in the 80s, several television programs started gaining momentum. People could tune into MTV to enjoy their favorite artists’ latest hits or switch over to the news for local, national, and international stories. However, professional wrestling started to grow in popularity and became the highlight for every pre-adolescent boy. At some point, they dream of performing in the squared-circle but later abandon their aspiration. However, Phil Brooks maintained his dream and stands today is known as one of the greatest professional wrestlers under the name CM Punk.

CM Punk was born in Chicago, Illinois, but later grew up in Lockport. One of five siblings, Punk grew up in a household where his father struggled in his battle against alcoholism, an event that would make him implement a straight edge lifestyle. CM Punk found his escape from his troubles by watching wrestling on television. He idolized “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and played around with his friends in the backyard, imitating “Hot Rod.”

During the 90s, CM Punk and his friends joined a backyard wrestling federation called the Lunatic Wrestling Federation, where he came up with his ring name. Joined by his friends and brother, the group turned their childhood dreams into a reality. However, CM Punk was the only one to show genuine interest in wrestling professionally, while the others saw it as fun. LWF started taking off and went around the state doing house shows. CM Punk remained as he believed that his career was in professional wrestling.

It did not take long before the young wrestler would leave for training at the Steel Dominion wrestling school in Chicago, befriending Scott Colton, who is best known as Colt Cabana. The two would spend many of their early careers facing off against each other and partnering up. The two would then sign with IWA Mid-South, where CM Punk rose to prominence and won the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship and Heavyweight Championship in four years. During that time, his feuds with Colt Cabana were celebrated and brought them to Ring of Honor’s attention.

CM Punk started gaining more momentum with the new promotion as his in-ring performance and feud with Raven. Their rivalry lasted throughout most of 2003 and was considered one of the promotion’s top feuds of the year. With a reputation that continued to surge, CM Punk joined TNA, where he performed in 2005. 

By then, Punk had already established himself around different promotions and decided to sign a deal with Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE’s developmental territory. From there, he continued to climb the ranks and eventually made his debut in ECW.

Throughout his career, CM Punk established himself as one of the best technical wrestlers who thrived in delivering promos. Whether he played a heel, face, or anti-hero, CM Punk often showcased what he was capable of. Punk would apply his real-life philosophies into his gimmick during his stint, forming the straight edge society around 2009 and implementing them into the Nexus faction.

However, the pinnacle of Punk’s career came about in 2011 when he held a promo stating his contract was set to expire and he would leave with the WWE Championship. His on-air speech covered his concerns over how the company was run before getting cut off and going through a storyline suspension. On the last night of his contract, CM Punk delivered on his promise and left with the WWE Championship, receiving his second five-star rating performance.

However, Punk would return shortly and go on one of the longest reigns as champion, holding the title for a little over a year. Throughout his run, CM Punk won every championship he set his eyes on. Although he has been away from the wrestling scene for years now, his legacy has been cemented, paving the way for independent wrestlers to make it in the most prominent wrestling organization today.

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