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About renbog

I have opinions and I have passions and I like to write.

B is for Boxing

Posted on April 2, 2018 by renbog

In January of this year, I did something very out of character for me: I signed up to take a boxing fitness class. I do not enjoy group fitness classes, and I don’t know a thing about boxing except that … Continue reading →

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A is for Abortion

Posted on April 1, 2018 by renbog

Well, why not start of the Blogging A to Z Challenge with a topic that will surely raise some eyebrows and tick people off! Up until yesterday, I had no idea what to write about for the letter A. But … Continue reading →

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One More Time

Posted on March 21, 2018 by renbog

I just signed up to participate once again in the Blogging A to Z Challenge. I started participating in this in 2014; last year, though, I fell short. This year, though, I am committed. Writing is my first love, so … Continue reading →

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Women Skip the Gym? Duh!

Posted on January 3, 2018 by renbog

I saw this article this morning that said 65% of women avoid going to the gym for fear of being judged. The article went on to explain the myriad reasons women avoid the gym, everything from not looking fit enough … Continue reading →

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What to Do in 2018?

Posted on January 1, 2018 by renbog

It’s a new year, so that means it’s time for new resolutions. But first, I’d like to do an honest self-evaluation of my resolutions for 2017: 1.) I did indeed train for and complete the Chicago Marathon! This still amazes … Continue reading →

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Looking Back: 2017 Edition

Posted on December 28, 2017 by renbog

I know that there are still a few more days left in 2017, but I am tempting fate and writing my year in review before the year is finished, gambling on the next few days being uneventful. So without further … Continue reading →

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Sexual Harassment?

Posted on November 30, 2017 by renbog

Since the whole Harvey Weinstein story broke, there has been a surge of stories about high profile men accused of all kinds of sexual misconduct. This has got me thinking about how common this behavior actually is and what exactly … Continue reading →

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Is This a Thing?

Posted on November 11, 2017 by renbog

I have a confession to make. Since the Chicago Marathon on October 8, I have run exactly 7 times. I went back to Weight Watchers and have hardly counted my points. Fortunately, I have not really gained any weight because … Continue reading →

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Marathon Recap 3 — TNT: Dynamite!

Posted on November 4, 2017 by renbog

When I ran the Chicago Marathon last month, I ran for a charity — the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which meant I got all my training from Team in Training. I had a number of charities I could choose from, … Continue reading →

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Marathon Recap 2 — I Wish

Posted on October 26, 2017 by renbog

Before I start writing this, I feel the need to offer a disclaimer of sorts: I completely understand why things are in place the way they are for the Chicago Marathon — I am not complaining at all about this … Continue reading →

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