Tag Archives: Hope
These streets will make you feel brand new
Ok chicks, I’m back in the Second City. And I spent the past 48 hours doing some serious catching up, toasting my friends, getting my fill of pizza, delicious brunch, walking all over NYC, checking out Savage Beauty at the … Continue reading
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A Springtime Jaunt
Last night I got home and threw on my workout gear, ready to face the neighborhood. I was a little apprehensive, like I always am when I haven’t hit the pavement in awhile. It’s a different beast than the treadmill, … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Reflections, Running, Things that are delicious, Weather
Being the Match
Morning chickadees! JW and I are spending the day in Grand Rapids at Spectrum Health, me in the waiting room, and him in the operating room, getting his bone marrow “harvested” for someone who needs it more than he does. … Continue reading
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You’ll be happy and wholesome again when the city clears and sun ascends
New day. New mayor. New attitude? Let’s not get too out of control. I was planning on doing a five.good.things post this morning, but I just can’t drum up five authentic things I’m psyched about. And I didn’t want to … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, Near Disaster, Politics, Reflections, Running
Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.
I’ve always loved sports, chickadees. When I was little, I loved staying up late to watch Uconn basketball games, or World Series baseball games (which I actually documented play-by-plays of in my journal). Or getting the opportunity to actually stay … Continue reading
Filed under Chicago, I love sports, Reflections
And we are home.
I love Chicago down to my bones. My freezing cold bones. When I was little, I’d always hold my breath in the car until we crossed the town line, almost at exit 63, almost back on familiar roads. I liked … Continue reading
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