I have always loved music. I love listening to tunes on the radio. I am also a news junkie and today I got to mesh both worlds when I filled in on 94.7WLSFM with host Dave Fogel. Fogel is fun, funny, and energetic and he made it easy for me to cover the news, weather, and traffic . We also talked about some crazy topics like Beautifulpeople.com, a website for the attractive that now offers a sperm and egg bank to the not-so attractive, the unseen Beattles photos, and why there is a chance Neverland Ranch will become a state park. What a great gig, because in between my hits I get to listen to awesome music, and we all know that’s a great way to start the day. Tune in tomorrow from 6-10am, I’ll be back and I am sure Fogel will keep me on my toes.
Making Vegan Sexy
There is only one person I know who could pull this off. It’s 63 year old Karyn Calabrese, one of the most popular and innovative leaders in the holistic health industry. Karyn opened her third Chicago restaurant called “Karyn’s On Green” six months ago. It’s located on South Green Street and is a must see and dine. The decor, ambience, and food are fantastic. The restaurant is light and open with a center waterfall which helps to enhance the serene zen-like setting. Karyn brings warmth and caring to all her restaurants and you don’t have to be Vegan to love the food. It’s all good. From the Arugula Pizza, Chorizo Sliders, Butternut Squash Soup, to her wonderful deserts, you will be asking for more. Karyn also owns Karyn’s Cooked on North Wells, and Karyn’s Raw Cafe in Lincoln Park. There she offers an array of holistic classes, detox programs, counseling, yoga, alternative medicine and signature products which can be ordered from her website www.Karynraw.com.
“Making Vegan Sexy” is easy for Karyn. I know because we first met years ago when I was the Health Reporter for Fox Chicago News. Karyn put me on a 60 day raw food diet and detox and it did wonders. We did several on air stories on her passion and mission to help others get healthy. She’s an inspiration and friend and her new restaurant is a Chicago treasure. She writes this on her wall:
“There is no judgement here, no good or bad, yes or no, right or wrong, just a chance for an earth friendly experience for body, mind, and spirit for you and your planet. If you don’t take care of your body, the most magnificent machine you’ll ever be given, where will you live? With love and gratitude, Karyn.”
Medal of Honor
Today I had the privilege of meeting an American Hero. I attended a special breakfast at The Union League of Chicago in partnership with the Pritzker Military Library as they welcomed Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Major Jon R. Cavaiani. I was the guest of BPI Managing Director Mike Buckman.
Sgt. Cavaiani served in Vietnam. He was part of Special Forces and survived the most treacherous conditions as he fought for his country and saved countless lives. I listened to him talk about playing dead among the enemy while he suffered major burns on his body and a gunshot wound in the back. His time spent as a prisoner of war and left in solitary confinement. Even after spending two years there, and dropping from 198 pounds to 92, once free he returned to special forces to serve. In 1974 Sgt. Cavaiani received the Medal of Honor from President Ford It’s amazing he’s alive today and can stand in front of a room filled with people and still show such bravery and passion for life. He deserves our deepest gratitude as do all the men and women who serve their country.