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About renbog

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

Learned All About IT

Posted on February 16, 2015 by renbog

About a month ago I started having pain in my left hip when I would run. I started out thinking maybe I just hurt my back but when the pain didn’t abate and actually became much worse, I knew something … Continue reading →

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Year in Review — 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by renbog

This past year saw some pretty powerful moments for me. Here are some of the things that stuck with me from 2014, in no particular order: Strep. At the age of 47, I got strep for the very first time, … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on November 10, 2014 by renbog

It’s that time of year again, the time to start seeing angry posts from people complaining about how the phrase “Merry Christmas” has been banned from use in our society. The posts usually consist of memes bemoaning the fact that … Continue reading →

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Meet the Vets

Posted on November 7, 2014 by renbog

Today I had the opportunity to do  something that I would normally not have the chance to do. I spent my day at Channahon Junior High listening to veterans speak about their military experiences and answer questions from students. It … Continue reading →

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Sorry Not Sorry

Posted on November 4, 2014 by renbog

So I just saw this article on “skinny shaming“. As a plus-sized woman, I suppose I should agree with the spirit of the article. I know how it feels to be made fun of because of appearance or body size … Continue reading →

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Everything in Moderation

Posted on August 14, 2014 by renbog

I believe in gay marriage and gay rights. I think people who are gay have not made a choice to be gay. I don’t think there is any valid religious argument against homosexuality. Gay rights are civil rights. And while … Continue reading →

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Mean People Suck

Posted on August 4, 2014 by renbog

I have decided I am sick of mean people. I am sick of mean kids. Being a teacher, I see it more often than I would like to. I see kids of all ages call other kids names or make … Continue reading →

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It’s All in the Spin

Posted on May 7, 2014 by renbog

Saw this on Twitter this morning. A parent was arrested for disorderly conduct at a school board meeting where he was protesting a book his daughter was reading. Let me get this out of the way first — I think … Continue reading →

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Blogging A to Z — Z: Zing Zang

Posted on April 30, 2014 by renbog

Here we are, at the end of the alphabet, and what better way to celebrate than with a drink? My friends the Millers that I referenced in my post for the letter M introduced me to the bloody mary mix … Continue reading →

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Blogging A to Z — Y: Yes

Posted on April 29, 2014 by renbog

I know I’ve written about this before, but I think it’s important enough to write about again. I heard a news story this morning about the newly launched website Not Alone: Together Against Sexual Assault. I am not the least … Continue reading →

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