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About renbog

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

Year in Review — 2015: Ride the Coaster

Posted on December 27, 2015 by renbog

I am ready to have 2015 in the rear view mirror. While there were so many great things that happened this year, the few lousy things just cast dark shadows over everything. So, in no particular order, I present my … Continue reading →

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We Fear Change

Posted on December 16, 2015 by renbog

Normally, I’m not afraid of change, but there’s a change happening in my life right now that I’m a little nervous about. And I know that many of you will roll your eyes at this, but if you know me, … Continue reading →

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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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