My Life in the Times

Gender-Bending Grade-Schooler Attracts Notice

One local boy’s locks sends shockwaves throughout his community, and a clear message to the world of fashion: The younger generation plays by a new set of rules. Our continuing coverage on the life of JOHN WARNER. (My Life in the Times | September 25, 2006)

John Warner’s Datsun B210 Is Underpowered, Ugly

Power, speed, performance: You won’t find them here. Our reviewer is forced to put this once-sporty 1978 model through its paces. Part of a series of reports on the life of JOHN WARNER. (My Life in the Times | September 15, 2006)

Boy’s Pain Is Orthodontist’s Pleasure

The X-rays and photos show beyond any doubt that one orthodontist’s recently found treasure spells financial tragedy for a local family. Our continuing coverage of the events that shaped JOHN WARNER’s life. (My Life in the Times | September 6, 2006)

Domestic Surveillance: Invasion of Privacy, or Necessary Evil?

The debate over privacy rages on: Can authorities be trusted, and are civil liberties at risk? Either way, in at least one Illinois household snooping may be the new law of the land. A new segment in the moments that shaped JOHN WARNER’s life. (My Life in the Times | July 11, 2006)

Spinning Into an Early Grave?

The higher you go, the further you have to fall. Kids at Greenbrook Elementary find a dangerous new way to kill time, while a concerned community worries that might not be all that’s in jeopardy. Another in our continuing coverage of the events that shaped JOHN WARNER’s life. (My Life in the Times | January 25, 2006)

Sex Education Gets a Makeover

In our ongoing coverage of the moments that defined JOHN WARNER’s life, kids are talking about sex—and what they’re saying may shock you. (My Life in the Times | January 4, 2006)

Sour Eggnog: Allegations of Child Abuse

Local authorities scramble to investigate allegations of abuse on Christmas morning. Our continuing coverage on the moments that defined JOHN WARNER’s life. (My Life in the Times | December 13, 2005)

I, a Discerning Food Critic, Have Discovered a Genius

A culinary legend is immortalized in the hearts of critics and parents alike. Part of a series of reports on the moments that defined JOHN WARNER’s life. (My Life in the Times | November 30, 2005)

On the Occasion of My Retirement From Baseball

Today a short but glorious career on the base-paths drew to a close. And with it, the future of instructional league baseball appears hazy. Our series of reports on the moments that defined JOHN WARNER’s life. (My Life in the Times | November 16, 2005)

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