Monthly Archives: May 2017

finish lines and frogs

Posted on May 29, 2017 by gary

Just walked with Mo. She was out of gas and it was nice to stroll in the park and talk. 18 is better than nothing. The park was gorgeous, we found a windmill, the soccer players were cutthroat, the birds … Continue reading →

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the keys to a good marriage, part 6

Posted on May 14, 2017 by gary

When in doubt, just go with her spelling.  

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the first chicago marathon

Posted on May 9, 2017 by gary

I recently asked people to share their most memorable race, as a participant or spectator, live or televised. My friend Maura wrote the following. It’s so perfect (except I’d go with the Pete Seeger version of “little boxes”) that I … Continue reading →

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Life is funny, part 374

Posted on May 6, 2017 by gary

We’re wandering around the Desert Botanical Garden. A pleasant day in May in that Summer is Just Around the Corner kind of way. The cactus are blooming, the baby quail are scurrying, the butterflies are flittering. A good day. We … Continue reading →

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 all the difference

Posted on May 2, 2017 by gary

Dear Mr. Frost: What if there’s only one road? Sincerely, Gary  

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