Monthly Archives: February 2022

Laundromats of Chicago

Posted on 24 February 2022 by conrad reynolds

There are hundreds of laundromats (“washaterias” CVH calls them) in Chicago. I can see where it is difficult for laundromat owners to come up with a distinctive name for their business. Some don’t try very hard at all, like “Coin … Continue reading →

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A Sunny Day

Posted on 19 February 2022 by conrad reynolds

A nice, sunny day in Chicago. Wind chill was -20°C. But it was sunny. So we decided to stroll down Michigan Avenue. One of the major problems in going anywhere in Chicago in the winter is deciding how to dress. … Continue reading →

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Chicago Auto Show

Posted on 16 February 2022 by conrad reynolds

Even though we don’t drive, we went to the Chicago Auto Show, billed as the largest in the nation. There were a lot of very shiny vehicles there. I was hoping to see real-life examples of electric car technology, but … Continue reading →

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Aren’t you cold in Chicago?

Posted on 10 February 2022 by conrad reynolds

If you knew me in college, when I lived in the land of ice and snow, you would have heard me complain about the weather. And how I was cold all the time. And you would have heard me say … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on 5 February 2022 by conrad reynolds

The Lunar New Year parade in our neighborhood today. Sixty-fifth anniversary of the Bezazian branch of the Public Library. Bezazian was a WW II hero. Wind chill was -15°C. Everyone had a good time. Although I imagine those drummers’ fingers … Continue reading →

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