| Winter
Winter in Chicago was brutal. Over 70 inches of snow in Lake County (the county north of Cook County, Chicago). They are saying it was the 2nd worse winter in Chicago history. Didn't we pick a great time to move to Chicago!?
Baseball
Baseball is in full-swing and I've already been to several Indians games. Dad, Ben, Uncle Joe, and I went to the Indians Opening Day vs the White Sox. It was a lot of fun. The Indians scored 11 runs and handed it to the south-siders. Since opening Day, the Indians have only scored 2 runs.
Cycling
There have been a few nice days in Chicago and that's allowed me to get out on the bike. I got 75 in 2 weeks ago and 65 miles in last week. This week has been bad (30's on Monday-Tuesday), but I hope to get a few long rides in on Saturday and Sunday. I love being on the bike and riding out in the country.
RAGBRAI is the end of July. At this point, it looks like it will be my aunt, a former pastor from Ohio, Teressa's cousin Matthew, and me. They now have the route posted. Check it out! The first day is only 60 miles, but we start in a valley...which means you can only go one direction...UP! Should be fun!
Grad School
Teressa hopes to start her MA in Communication and Culture this fall. She's in the process filling out her application. She is really looking forward to getting back to school. I am in the application process for a PhD in higher education administration from the University of Nebraska. Don't worry...we're not moving again. It's a distance-education route that UNL offers. I would be out there for two weeks each summer, but the rest could be done online. I wouldn't start until Fall 2009.
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| Tomorrow is February 14.
For most, this brings Valentines Day to mind.
For me...
This year...
It means I get to say four of the greatest words ever.....
The words that tell you winter is in it's final few days...
The words that usher in Spring...
Yes, tomorrow...
"PITCHERS AND CATCHERS REPORT!"
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| Ragbrai Announced!!
Looks like the route starts just 40 miles north of my inlaws house in Omaha, NE...
Should be a good 6-7 days!
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