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The eyes have it

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

I lost a contact lens last week. That sent me to the eye doctor for an exam, because it’s been three years (I guess…) since the last prescription. That doesn’t mean I have not been to an eye doctor since. … Continue reading →

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You didn’t have to be so nice

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

This morning after dropping Sue off at the train, I pulled around the block to Graham’s 318, the coffee shop where I write some mornings. But first I sat for a minute listening to a song on the radio. The … Continue reading →

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Are dreams important?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

How are your dreams? Are they intense and in color? Or do they fade so quickly when you rise in the morning that you cannot remember them? Last night I dreamt that I was out on a trip somewhere with … Continue reading →

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I try to be nice

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Last night it was cold enough to deter me from an outdoor run. So I bundled up the Tyr bag and headed down to the Vaughn Center with the idea to run a series of 400s on the track. So … Continue reading →

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Three Cat Night

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

With Sue out of town on a business trip, I hit the sack at 10 pm and waited for the cats to arrive in bed with me. Normally there are one or two of them that curl up in the … Continue reading →

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Divvy up that commute, would ya?

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

  I’d like to share a couple things about commuting to Chicago. My goal is to make it efficient to get to and from my home to the office in the city where I work a new gig as a … Continue reading →

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True stories. Strange tales.

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

I’ve seen a lot of strange things while out riding and running over the years. But the strangest had to be the tall guy dressed in white cowboy gear from head to toe.  And blood spattered down the front. He … Continue reading →

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You don’t say

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

Early in my career, I worked two years for a non-profit organization. Our job as District Executives was to increase membership and raise money to provide programs for youth. That meant we had to set goals and make projections based on … Continue reading →

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Running those personal oxbows

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

“When I look back, boy I musta been green, bopping in the country, fishing in the stream, looking for an answer, trying to find a sign, until I saw your city life, honey I was blind…” Elton John, Honky Cat … Continue reading →

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You may be the athlete of the future

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Christopher Cudworth

I read a compelling bit of business journalism yesterday. The piece featured an interview with Mark Cuban, the wealthy entrepreneur and sports team owner with a knack for making money off future trends. Here’s what he said about the future … Continue reading →

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