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mksaelens's Profile
Permanently disabled and retired journalist (25 years) and public school teacher-librarian (eight years). Now a progressive political consultant and community organizer on Chicago's Near North Side.
Real Name: Michael Saelens
DOB: 7/18/1955
Gender: Male
Location: Chicago, IL, United States, 60647
Occupation: Retired
Hobbies: Reading, writing, volunteer work, baseball (go, Go Go White Sox) and NHL hockey
LinkedIn: mksaelens
Diaries published: 4 (135 days since last diary on Fri Sep 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM PDT)
Comments posted: 1410 (64 days since last comment on Fri Nov 28, 2025 at 06:11 PM PST)
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