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Hot Chocolate Run

 On the same day as the NYC marathon, Chicago had the Hot Chocolate Run, a 5k, 10k and 15k race. Hubby and I volunteered for it. We got up at 4:30am to get downtown and get our gear. Our job was at the finish line handing out energy drinks. It was a very well run operation. The only downside was about half the runners that we came across. Half of the 40,000 people coming by our table were nice people seemingly of good character who took one can each. Then there was the other half who demanded one of each flavor. They hoarded them in their arms, bags, whatever they could find to carry them with, having no regard for common decency or consideration for others.They were so consumed with their own greed that we ran out of cans with 2 more hours of runners yet to come through. Just shameful!!

Big Day

Big day today. Started out digging holes and planting bulbs in the neighborhood park. Then went to the neighborhood pie contest and each brought a piece home. Later went to an estate sale in a warehouse in the stockyards. Then went to the Bronzeville Winery for a flight and a cheeseboard. Too bad it wasn’t better. Probably won’t go back.

 

Halloween in the Neighborhood

 

Happy Halloween!

 

Fall Party and Improv

Sunday was a nice fall day.  Our neighborhood had its annual fall party, then we went to see our friend in a comedy improv show. We also got our Covid and flu vaccines.

 

New Art Exhibits

Two new exhibits at the AIC. The first is woven baskets by a Native American artist. Beautiful work.

 And then, there are these  portraits.