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About renbog

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

Stop Pretending Like You Care

Posted on July 19, 2017 by renbog

One of the people I follow on Instagram is Ashley Graham. If you don’t know who she is, she is a plus sized model — and I hate having to use that qualifier. Why can’t we just say model? The … Continue reading →

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Running Musings

Posted on June 21, 2017 by renbog

I started my training for the Chicago Marathon at the beginning of May. It has been a bumpy ride so far, but I keep on chugging along. As I was working on my 4 miles this morning, I realized that … Continue reading →

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My Reasons Why: Thirteen Reasons Why

Posted on April 28, 2017 by renbog

Note: I am not an expert in drug or alcohol counseling. I am not a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or any other kind of counselor. I do not have any expertise in assisting suicidal individuals. All I am is a … Continue reading →

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An A-Ha Moment Via Howard, Robin, and James

Posted on February 18, 2017 by renbog

I have a short drive to work so I don’t get to listen to much radio on the way there. But this week I caught a few minutes of an interview Howard Stern did with James Corden. As a side … Continue reading →

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2017: Make it So

Posted on January 2, 2017 by renbog

Making new year resolutions is a common practice. Normally, I don’t make resolutions because I really hate setting myself up for failure! But this year, I decided to try something different: I’m going to make my resolutions and I’m going … Continue reading →

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My Year in Review — 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by renbog

It’s that time of year again where I indulge my self-absorbed side and review the year that has just passed, and I drag you along for the ride. As I was reflecting on what I would write about, I was … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat

Posted on September 21, 2016 by renbog

Updated October 13, 2025 It’s that time of year — pumpkin spice lattes are available everywhere and people are planning their Halloween costumes for trick or treating and parties. What do you want to be this year? A princess? Cheerleader? … Continue reading →

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Plane Talk

Posted on June 7, 2016 by renbog

I am writing this hoping that someone in the know can address it and set me straight. There was a piece on the news last week about an uptick in complaints about jet noise from people who live near O’Hare … Continue reading →

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A Dream Realized

Posted on May 5, 2016 by renbog

I didn’t love my daughter right away. I was in labor with her for 24 hours and then ended up with a C-section. I remember the first time I laid eyes on her. I thought, “What a cute baby!” And … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of a Life

Posted on April 25, 2016 by renbog

Since Prince’s death last week, I’ve seen many, many posts on social media lamenting his loss. I’m right there with everyone doing that; I fell in love with Prince and his music from the first time I encountered him. But … Continue reading →

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