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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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“Chicago Bluebonnets” – 2026

Posted on 21 April 2026 by conrad reynolds

We touristed downtown today and got the traditional spring photos of the tulips:

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Life in the Big City

Posted on 12 April 2026 by conrad reynolds

80°F this afternoon. There are many advantages to warm weather in Chicago. For example, you don’t want to stand next to anyone wearing a hoodie.

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Happy Easter

Posted on 5 April 2026 by conrad reynolds

After church, CVH and I went out for an Easter buffet. Our Lyft driver was decked out for the holiday, too: rabbits and eggs all over the headliner

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Field Museum

Posted on 11 March 2026 by conrad reynolds

Son and GC2 came to visit Chicago this week. We went to the Field Museum of Natural History. Here is son contemplating one of his fellow creatures.

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Rabbit Valentine

Posted on 14 February 2026 by conrad reynolds

For Valentine’s Day, CVH took me to Cuddle Bunny. At Cuddle Bunny, you get to spend time with rabbits. They don’t do a lot, mostly you just pet them while they wait for you to hand out some rabbit treats … Continue reading →

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Vacation

Posted on 4 July 2025 by conrad reynolds

It has never been clear to me how retired people can take a ‘vacation’. Nevertheless, we chose to celebrate an important anniversary with a short vacation. We took a vacation in Chicago! Well, it was our favorite vacation spot before … Continue reading →

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The Woman of Torlonia

Posted on 25 April 2025 by conrad reynolds

The Art Institute of Chicago is displaying some of the treasures of sculpture from the Torlonia collection. Included is this mid-first century BCE bust of a young woman. This woman could have heard the news of Julius Caesar’s assassination. She … Continue reading →

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Not quite Spring

Posted on 31 March 2025 by conrad reynolds

But things are starting to look up here. While out on my tricycle ride today, I saw some boats tooling around in the harbor. Last week I was out on the lakefront trail in shorts. It snowed two days later.

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St Lucy’s Day

Posted on 13 December 2024 by conrad reynolds

13 December is Saint Lucy’s Day, and we joined the Santa Lucia procession through the neighborhood. Sponsored by our local Swedish American Museum, this event features a group of young girls leading the procession while singing carols. One of them … Continue reading →

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