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About renbog

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

Now You’ve Got My Attention

Posted on December 2, 2015 by renbog

I have spent years in blissful ignorance, in peaceful complacency, in feeble excuses. I remember Lori Dann, so many years ago in Winnetka. Columbine. Northern Illinois University. Fort Hood. Gabby Giffords in Tuscon. Aurora, Colorado, movie theater. Sikh temple in … Continue reading →

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Marathon Musings

Posted on October 12, 2015 by renbog

Yesterday, Jim and I volunteered to work at the Chicago Marathon. It was an interesting experience, so thanks to my friends Larry and Cathy for “roping” us into this. But I had a few thoughts on it. First, my non-running-related … Continue reading →

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Chicago Half Marathon

Posted on September 27, 2015 by renbog

Today I ran my very first half marathon. My official time was 2:56.17; I had said I wanted to run it in 2:59.59, so I beat the goal I had for myself. I am still on a high from this. … Continue reading →

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IDC About Patrick Kane

Posted on September 23, 2015 by renbog

Let me start by saying I don’t care what anyone reading this thinks of Patrick Kane. I don’t care if you think he’s a dirty pig rapist or if you are a supporter of his and believe with every ounce … Continue reading →

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#100DaysofMiles Day 100

Posted on August 5, 2015 by renbog

On January 1, 2015, I started on a journey to run at least one mile for 100 days (hosted by I ❤ To Run). On August 5, 2015, I ran day 100. In theory, I should have run 100 miles … Continue reading →

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There Are Worse Things, Right?

Posted on July 22, 2015 by renbog

All the brouhaha over Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert’s divorce got me to thinking…. Side note: I really don’t care one bit about their divorce. Personally, any time a marriage is held up to the spotlight as fairy tale perfect … Continue reading →

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Cows and Swastikas

Posted on June 6, 2015 by renbog

Two things that are probably misunderstood are cows and swastikas. Here is a little background for you on both! So many people mistakenly think cows are “worshiped” in India and that is plain wrong. In Hinduism, they are not worshiped. … Continue reading →

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Eat up!

Posted on June 5, 2015 by renbog

I thought I’d share a little bit about food that I eat while visiting my dad in India. First, I don’t eat Indian food all the time. There are times I do eat it and enjoy it, but there is … Continue reading →

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Sights That Amaze

Posted on June 4, 2015 by renbog

Today we drove into south Mumbai for the day. I got to see some things that are truly amazing which I’d love to share here! We started the day visiting Dhobi Ghat, a famous open-air laundromat. I visited Dhobi Ghat … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Do It All So You Do What You Can

Posted on June 3, 2015 by renbog

I do declare, it is getting easier for me to run in this hot, humid weather! I had a really nice run this morning. And while I was on my run, something interesting happened. A couple days ago Brenda had … Continue reading →

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