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Author Archives: conrad reynolds
Finishing paperwork
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”
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
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
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!
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
We touristed downtown today and got the traditional spring photos of the tulips:
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Life in the Big City
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
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
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
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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