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Alway has, always will, all about the Benjamins Check the dates. The Citizens United ruling came in 2010

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.

I have a feeling he's going to get primaried this fall and is just saying "the hell with it"

What is lost in Mazeroski's home run is that the inning before catcher Hal Smith hit a three run homer to give the Pirates a 2 run lead. Since the Yankees tied the score in the ninth Smith's homer gets lost in baseball's lore

How many water bottles did Little Marco consume during this speech?

February 15 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/february-15?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0215-02152026&om_rid=

Luv it! https://bsky.app/profile/jessehawken.bsky.social/post/3meu3v2pads2p

I had a big battle with boredom eating. Basically a long commute had me picking up a "snack" along the way. My weight ballooned to about 250. Right now health problems and reactions to medication has brought it down to around 155. It helps in a way my medication does no tolerate soft drinks well, and my appetite is a lot less than what it was. I'm still trying to get in around a mile walking each day when possible. I still need to concentrate on light weight training to build muscle. Still a struggle but as a wise man once told me, "Take it inch by inch".

Back in the day (late 90s) I knew of a couple that bought somewhere near Lake Forest. The apartments/condos at State and Superior seemed like a popular first temporary spot for recently traded players or guys brought up from the minors. We lived there a couple of years when we were transitioning out of the suburbs. Just happened by the mail room one day and saw an envelope from the Players Association addressed to Paul Konerko. Chatting with the concierge he said a few Cubs and Sox players stayed there until they found something. The guy was excited because Michael Jordon had just left after visiting someone.

February 14 https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/february-14?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2026-0214-02142026&om_rid=