GETTING OUT THE VOTE IN 2008 - REGISTER BY OCTOBER 7

This year's presidential election has everyone's attention. Please make sure that you are eligible to vote, and that you are on the voter registration rolls. You can follow the link embedded below to start the registration process for yourself. Although I live in Cook County, I do not heed the mantra of "Vote Early, Vote Often." I suggest that one person/one vote is the best path to follow. :-)

The last day to register for the November elections is Tuesday, October 7. If you have never registered, or if you have moved or if you have changed your name since you last registered, please click here to register. Complete this form and mail to the appropriate address below.

Cook County residents should mail the completed form to:Cook County Clerk69 West Washington, Room 500Chicago, Illinois 60602

Lake County residents should mail the completed form to:Lake County Clerk18 North County Street, Room 101Waukegan, Illinois 60085

CLIENTS ARE SOMETIMES , UM, FURRY

One of the more interesting assignments that I can accept is to help a family move into my area from another state. It's not just about finding the right abode for the family; it's educating the family about the various communities from which to choose, where services are located, and where the closest doggie beach can be found. Luckily for my most recent out-of-state clients, they chose to purchase a home in Evanston, which boasts a very popular doggie beach along Lake Michigan. Meet their best buddy Herschel (in the photo), who lost no time in getting his beach pass so that he could romp and splash with his new friends at the lake. "Two paws up" is Herschel's approval rating of Evanston's doggie beach, according to his mom.