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A walk up Michigan Ave
It was a nice day, especially for Chicago, so we decided to take a walk up Michigan Avenue on the way back to the hotel. We walked along the park quite a ways, and came across the Spertus Institute, a … Continue reading
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Manny’s for lunch
We left the Field Museum and took the bus across downtown to Manny’s Coffee Shop and Deli, “Chicago’s Best Corned Beef Since 1942”. I haven’t been around since 1942, but the corned beef was very good indeed. As was the … Continue reading
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Chicago III
CVH was in the mood to take an out-of-town vacation, and due to her work with the local Jewish community, she is only able to take days off during Jewish holidays. Yom Kippur arrived at the end of September, giving … Continue reading
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At the shopping mall
So we’re walking around the mall, and I notice a number of these signs in the window of a store. “What’s a bogo?” I ask. “What?” “What’s a bogo?. They have a sale on bogos there.” “No, that stands for … Continue reading
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Physical Therapy
I injured myself back in July and was laid up for several weeks. I got quite weak in the legs, so the doctor sent me to physical therapy. At the clinic, the therapist did an evaluation. Because I hadn’t been … Continue reading
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“Texas” Roadhouse?
For a combination Father’s Day – Mama’s Birthday celebration, we went to Texas Roadhouse for lunch today. Since it was Father’s Day, I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak. An explanation is in order. Many years ago, after I had moved … Continue reading
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Things to Come
An old friend of mine just gave me a Raspberry Pi. It is so cool! When I opened the box, CVH asked “What is it?” “A Raspberry Pi.” “What’s that?” “A computer.” “An old-timey computer, or a new computer?” “A … Continue reading
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Storm smacks Louisville today
That’s the George Rogers Clark Memorial bridge in the foreground. It opened in 1929 as the Louisville Municipal Bridge, and renamed in honor of Gen. Geo. R. Clark in 1949. The bridge is featured in the Bill Murray movie “Stripes” … Continue reading
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Biltmore
Last weekend we visited the grand estate of George Vanderbilt, Biltmore. I probably would have enjoyed the trip more if I hadn’t been suffering the allergy attack from hell. We got up extra early on Thursday to catch the tour … Continue reading
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