As I was headed on my journey, I discovered an event that was going to be taken place in my neighborhood. In the parking lot behind the Hyde Park Bank people began to gather. I was curious as to what. Soon, I was approached by a man named John who asked me if I wanted to get my bike decorated. I asked, “what for?” He explained to me that the 4th on 53rd, a parade for the neighbors in Hyde Park was going to be taken place. I asked, “Can I be in it?” He assured me I could. Now I’ve never been in a parade before. I thought it would be fun. Sometimes in life you have to be a participant rather than view it from the outside looking in.  My decorated parade … Read entire article »