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    Free Licks

    By Joy Lynn Clark 02/17/2025  I first moved to Chicago’s Northside as a student in 1996.  I spent a lot of time taking the bus and the train to learn my way around the city.  I did not have the benefit of learning this with my many family members that also live here because I am the oldest of all of the grandchildren.  In the “building” I was right in the middle, too old for the kids, too young for the aunts and uncles. Even though I had just done that reality talk show, I was already in a different area learning how to live as a grown up.  When…

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    The Promotion

    By Joy Lynn Clark 09/09/2024 When I first moved to the north side I went through a few jobs. I had positions in retail, temporary, contract, on campus, and then finally the big box retailer that I ended up loving. I went to college and lived in the city with grandma and grandpa just after I did the infamous talk show with my best friend. I started out as a part-time sales associate in the music department. Like I mentioned in the past, I had an awesome life. I went to school, the store, performed on thursdays, and then I recorded music on Sundays. Even though I worked in the…

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    Paris 2024 (Summer Games)

    9/2/2024 By Joy Lynn Clark Of all of the things to fail to mention, lol “Things” my track was featured on the summer games performed by Jellyroll. I loved it and I am still looking for my cues but, I am thrilled! Way to go team USA!