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I’m not the one with the identity crisis
I am still, and always have been, Conrad Reynolds, however that other guy who shows up when you google me is apparently continuing to have problems with his name. According to CNN, he was born Conald Reynolds, and took up … Continue reading
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Banned in 上海市
The Shen Yun dancers came to Louisville this weekend, and we attended the matinee show this afternoon. While at a home show a couple of months ago, we were approached by some Shen Yun volunteers selling tickets. They had the … Continue reading
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Christmas 2013
Om Mani Padme Hum I got a Tibetan Prayer Wheel for Christmas (we promote an interfaith dialogue at our house during the holiday season). It only had one mantra on it, however, which means it wasn’t terribly efficient (some wheels … Continue reading
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It snows in Chicago in the winter
Woke up to massive amounts of snow falling on downtown. Fortunately, the free breakfast at the hotel included biscuits and gravy so I was able to steel myself for the ordeal. We took the brown train and rode around town … Continue reading
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Museum of Science and Industry
Another classic Chicago museum, built on the grounds of the 1893 Colombian exposition. They had put their WW II submarine in a new exhibit since I was last there as a kid, so we decided to see that first, before … Continue reading
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The Art Institute of Chicago
After leaving the Field Museum, it was still bitterly cold outside, so we took a cab this time to the Art Institute rather than wait on the bus. I don’t know how the natives handle this weather day in and … Continue reading
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The Field Museum, 1893 to 2013
Zero degrees Fahrenheit. Wind chill at the waterfront of twenty below. We bundle up and head off towards the Field Museum of Natural History. It was so cold standing outside waiting for the bus that I thought CVH was going … Continue reading
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The Magnificent Mile
Once we had some food in us, we set out to brave the elements and see the Magnificent Mile of stores on Michigan Avenue. It was very cold. The skyscrapers were pretty, all lit up in red and green; all … Continue reading
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First stop – Eataly!
Upon landing in Chicago, we took the train into town and our hotel. Our hotel room was several floors directly above Eataly, the new hot trendy Chicago eatery backed by Mario Batali and his associates. We went there and found … Continue reading
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A Chicago Vacation
Why would anyone go to Chicago in the winter for a vacation? That’s a good question. But CVH wanted to see the Big City Lit Up For The Holidays, and Chicago in December certainly fills that bill. Since the cost … Continue reading
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