Monthly Archives: November 2017

Don’t pet the service doggies

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Walking through Midway Airport on the way to Florida this morning, I noticed a sign that said “Service dogs allowed on leashes. All other animals must be in carriers.” Not long after that, a woman walked by with a service … Continue reading →

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The sculptors of our own lives

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

There was a time when the “end of the season” was emphatic by nature. As a cross country runner through high school and college, the season would end when the success ran out. That could be the district meet or … Continue reading →

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The results are in…

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

While cleaning the inside of our garage this past Saturday afternoon, I was happy to be seeing such progress when my wife walked out the house door and announced, “Well, you have a torn meniscus.” I stood there with my … Continue reading →

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A missive from the MRI machine

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

My Black Friday (if you insist on calling that) began in the comfort of an MRI bed at our local hospital network. That would be Northwestern Medicine, the conglomerate that now owns a variety of hospitals across Northern Illinois. They … Continue reading →

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Taking pride in a quiet effort

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

The annual Fox and the Turkey run in Batavia draws more than 2,000 runners. The vibe is wonderful. Dozens of families run the race together. Today was the 21st annual race put on the by Fox River Trail Runners, the … Continue reading →

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Don’t get your shorts in a knot (like me)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Every pair of running shorts I own has a knot in the drawstrings. No matter how hard I try to keep that from happening, the drawstrings wind up in a little knot so tight it just about requires a needle … Continue reading →

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Down by the river

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve always lived fairly close to water, especially rivers. It is fun to run along river trails because there is always something to see. This is especially true as my avocation is birding, or birdwatching. Rivers attract birds because of … Continue reading →

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Time to pull out the mountain bike

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

I own a Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike. That’s not my bike in the photo above. But it could be. Bought mine back in the early 2000s for probably $600. It’s a solid bike. The frame is still in perfect condition. … Continue reading →

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What’s that about a hangover?

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

  hang·o·ver ˈhaNGˌōvər/ noun a severe headache or other after effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol. a thing that has survived from the past. Last night I joined a friend for a couple beers. I had not seen her in … Continue reading →

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And pterodactyl in a pear tree

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

A few years back I worked at a marketing firm stuffed full with refugees from the car business. Some had been salesman. Others were dealership managers and the like. The culture they brought to the agency was interesting, to say … Continue reading →

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