Laura Alexandrescu lives in Chicago, IL and is a retired grandmother. She is also a refugee and immigrant. As a child, she withstood oppression, poverty, and abuse. Nonetheless, Laura describes her life as simple and wonderful. Laura worked hard but never had big dreams. Her only dream was to become a wife and a mother and to have her own little family. She lived unpretentiously and found beauty in the ordinary. Laura got by with her playful and silly disposition. Today, Laura hopes that with each passing day, she can laugh a little louder and bring a little more joy to those around her.
