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Way back when I was riding a lot, there was a route from Lyon Oaks Park in Wixom to Kensington Park and back. That usually included a few of the trails in Kensington as well. Not a great distance, maybe about 10 miles or so. Then work got in the way again. One of my favorite rides in the Chicago area was along the Illinois and Michigan Trail. This was back when they had just started building it. I attempted 50 miles on my 50th birthday, probably finished 30 out and back. A very humid July day. I did spend a bit of time on the Prairie Path out of Lombard and Aurora/Naperville. Our apartment in Lombard was right off the path, as was the house in Aurora. I really do need to get the bike out again. There are a few nice rides around here.

So much winning

Trump has no memory of what he had for breakfast this morning

Nixon also lost his race for Governor in California. prompting the following quote saying, "you won't have Nixon to kick around anymore because, gentlemen, this is my last press conference."[8] During the 1960 race when Eisenhower was asked about Nixon's qualifications he reportedly said something like give me a few minutes I'll think of something.

February 17 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/february-17?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0217-02172026&om_rid=

Usually there is an arrow or something that allows you to remove them. Several of these don’t unless you can maneuver your phone

Got several popups this morning covering the entire iPhone screen. Kaye Jewelers and AARP most prominent. No way to close them. I turned my phone on its side (portrait view) and they finally left the screen. Becoming a PIA

Duvall's first movie was To Kill a Mocking Bird.

From Tom Hagen to Gus McRae and more. Among the greats of our time. RIP Robert Duvall https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/robert-duvall-star-godfather-apocalypse-now-dies-95-variety-reports-2026-02-16/

February 16 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/february-16?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0216-02162026&om_rid=

''Woman, first denied a soul, then called mindless, now arisen, declared herself an entity to be reckoned.''

This is what gets me. Guess who's paying for it...

Anyone who agrees with this should be forced to enjoy a steady diet of haggis, soda bread and Irish Stew...

It's Northern Kentucky, I'm doubtful a Democrat can win there.