Rev. Theodore E. Tack, Prior General, O.S.A. (1929-2013)
Pope Leo XIV and Rev. Theodore E. Tack, Prior General, O.S.A. (1929-2013) Fr. Theodore E. Tack, O.S.A. Editor's Note: Before his election as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost had [...]
Yulia Lipmanovich Plays Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” above Millennium Park
Yulia Lipmanovich Plays Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata above Millennium Park Editor's Note: Yulia Lipmanovich is a Russian-born concert pianist and piano teacher. Her musical education came in part from Van Cliburn's teacher, who later brought her from Israel [...]
Celebrating the Poet Elise Paschen
Celebrating the Poet Elise Paschen Elise Paschen Editor's Note: Elise Paschen is an Honorary Member of The Cliff Dwellers, an enrolled member of the Osage [...]
Daniel Lynch and Adm. Hyman Rickover
Daniel Lynch and Adm. Hyman Rickover Editor’s Note: My cousin Dan Lynch spent a career in the submarine force as an ETC/SS ANAV (Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer/Submarine Qualified, Assistant Navigation/Operations Officer) and now enjoys writing short stories about [...]
A Brief History of Ireland with Pat Whalen — from the Ice Age to the Present
A Brief History of Ireland Patrick Whalen Editor's Note: In March 2025, to kick off The Cliff Dwellers Irish Celebration, Members gathered for a buffet dinner which, not surprisingly, included corned beef and cabbage. [...]
1784-1871 Ft. Dearborn to the Chicago Fire
Vintage Chicago 1784-1871 - From Ft. Dearborn to the Great Chicago Fire Editor's Note: In the early 1960s, in the aftermath of the failed attempt to save Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan's Garrick Theater building from [...]
The 2025 Scottish Poet Robert Burns Supper with Rick Frendt, Bagpipes, Haggis, Readings and Music
The Robert Burns Supper in 2025 with Rick Frendt Gerry Labedz Toasts the Haggis Editor's Note: Above you will find the video of emcee Rick Frendt's introduction to the evening celebrating [...]
Sarah Lynch Talks about Her Family and Career
Sarah Lynch on Her Family and Career 2020 Jane Fonda with Sarah Lynch DC Climate Change Protest Editor's Note: For some time, I had been looking forward to checking [...]
The Cliff Dwellers Honors Long Time Secretary Bill Drennan
The Cliff Dwellers Honors William Drennan Editor's Note: It was no surprise to me when a former President of The Cliff Dwellers, Kristine Fallon, organized a lunch to honor long-time Club Member Bill Drennan. The gathering [...]
