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Marathon Day

Posted on 11 October 2026 by conrad reynolds

I was up and out on the lakefront trail early this morning, early enough to get to see some of the marathon runners go by. The first batch were wheelchair racers, going by about as fast as a bicycle. A … Continue reading →

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Head of Amun

Posted on 21 September 2026 by conrad reynolds

Today the Art Institute of Chicago hosted a brief talk about a head of Amun with Tutankhamun features. The talk was presented by Dr Arico. She seemed to be quite knowledgeable about this piece. I asked questions about where this … Continue reading →

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Finishing paperwork

Posted on 7 September 2026 by conrad reynolds

I received a text message from my proctologist asking me to rate my recent colonoscopy. Everything went fine, but still, somehow it doesn’t seem like it was a five-star experience.

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They laughed when I said “Milwaukee”

Posted on 16 August 2026 by conrad reynolds

I told people we were going on a getaway. “To where?” they asked. “Milwaukee.” “Ha ha ha ha!” Milwaukee is a nice place to visit! It’s easy to get around, people are nice, and it’s less expensive than Chicago. The … Continue reading →

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Alice In Wonderland

Posted on 20 June 2026 by conrad reynolds

There are a number of theater companies in our neighborhood, and one of our favorites is City Lit. Today we went to their spring fundraiser; the theme was an Alice in Wonderland tea party. The teas were delicious, and I … Continue reading →

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I would not name my voyage after Artemis

Posted on 17 May 2026 by conrad reynolds

NASA named their latest race-to-the-moon project after the Greek goddess Artemis because she was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon. That’s OK, so far as it goes. But Artemis is probably best known for not letting … Continue reading →

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Springtime!

Posted on 4 May 2026 by conrad reynolds

Although the arrival of Spring is not a big deal to people living below the thirtieth parallel – Houstonians might even ask ‘You mean before you get to Conroe?’ – it is a big deal here. Finally the leaves start … Continue reading →

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