Author Archives: renbog

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About renbog

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

Blogging A to Z — Amtrak

Posted on April 1, 2015 by renbog

It’s April 1, so that means it is day 1 of the Blogging A to Z challenge! I was trying to figure out what to write about for today, letter A, and drawing a blank. I thought, “I’m sitting on … Continue reading →

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777 Writing Challenge

Posted on March 19, 2015 by renbog

Recently I started following the author Lynette Noni here on WordPress. Today, her post detailed a challenge she had been tagged in, called the 777 Writing Challenge. Essentially, what you are challenged to do is go to a writing project … Continue reading →

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Fixation Finished

Posted on March 1, 2015 by renbog

I admitted to my husband and best cheerleader this morning that I ma having a crisis. I am so fixated on running this half marathon at the beginning of May that I fear I may be causing myself physical and … Continue reading →

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Fifty Shades of Whatevs

Posted on February 16, 2015 by renbog

I read, okay devoured, the Fifty Shades of Grey books when they came out. I loved them. I enjoyed reading them. They were fun to talk about with others who had read them. I loved the Twilight books so it … Continue reading →

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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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