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About renbog

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

The Joe Paterno Effect

A friend of mine posted this article on Facebook this morning, and I received a related article, too.   It outlines the horrible abuse taking place in an assisted living facility.  The residents, mentally and physically disabled young adults, endured … Continue reading

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Bandwagon: Friend or Foe?

What with today being the parade for the Blackhawks, I am hearing lots about “bandwagon fans” on Twitter and Facebook.  Some people hate them, so people don’t mind them.  But to be honest, I’m not exactly sure what a bandwagon … Continue reading

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Because it’s the Cup

I was in the bar at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in Walt Disney World when the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup in 2010.  I had a passing interest in hockey because Jim and Becky had been going to games together. … Continue reading

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Goodbye Mumbai

In less than four hours I will be heading to the airport top come home.  In case you have ever wondered, I believe it takes only slightly over 2 weeks to become acclimated to a location and start to feel … Continue reading

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Do What You Can with What You Have

Today, we stopped at McDonald’s for lunch. We came back to the car to eat while Ahmed ran inside to get some food for himself. While we were eating, a little girl of maybe age 7 came up to the … Continue reading

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When in Rome, or Mumbai

Yesterday I got to experience a small taste of everyday Indian life. The day started by going to a little mall to shop. It was an outdoor mall, but since it is monsoon, it is mostly covered with tarps. Most … Continue reading

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What Makes a House a Home

Tonight was one of the most interesting experiences of my trip to India and maybe my life.  We visited Ahmed at his house for dinner. Think about what preconceived ideas you have about India, especially the poverty.  That image you … Continue reading

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Delhi and Agra

Delhi is different from Mumbai. Less traffic, less children coming up to the car windows at intersections, less litter, fewer dogs, more cows, more monkeys. People want to have their pictures taken with us in Delhi and Agra. I got … Continue reading

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Monkeying Around in Delhi

Today I toured Delhi and New Delhi. That’s the first thing I learned: the difference between the two. Nw Delhi is significantly younger than Delhi, being established by the British when they took over. Old Delhi, or just Delhi, is … Continue reading

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Random Musings: India Edition

Monsoon has apparently started early in Mumbai. Looks like I will be touring that city in rain for the rest of the trip. C’est la vie. It’s still quite amazing. I have noticed that security is very, very tight in … Continue reading

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