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Sep 5, 2025

The Art and Grace of Turning 75

Reflections, Revelations, and the Joys of a Diamond Jubilee Year

The Art and Grace of Turning 75

Bob Schneider

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Aug 25, 2025

Rising Through the Storm: Finding Hope in Difficult Times

A Reflection on Resilience and Renewal

Rising Through the Storm: Finding Hope in Difficult Times

Bob Schneider

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Jan 20, 2023

Losing those we love is the part of aging our parents didn’t tell us about

The photo above is of me at my first love’s prom in 1970. Her name was Ginny Price. I say was, because, at 5:26 this afternoon, she passed…

Losing those we love is the part of aging our parents didn’t tell us about

Bob Schneider

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Jan 16, 2023

“Happy” MLK Day?

The first thing this morning, someone wished me “Happy MLK Day.” The person who greeted me was a 30-something-year-old man on one of my…

“Happy” MLK Day?

Bob Schneider

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Nov 20, 2022

Let the (nonexistent) War on Christmas Begin

Thanksgiving in America is this week. Do you know what happens on Friday? Yes, there are Friday sales, and yes, communities light their…

Let the (nonexistent) War on Christmas Begin

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Oct 31, 2022

Our local politics are toxic and driving good people out

Many of my subscribers don’t know the guy in the photo. Everyone in my hometown knows who he is. For those who are not local readers, allow…

Our local politics are toxic and driving good people out

Bob Schneider

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Sep 11, 2022

What does 9/11 Mean to you?

I am not going to say a lot about the events of twenty-one years ago today except to mention with profound sadness that I suspect the day…

What does 9/11 Mean to you?

Bob Schneider

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Jul 1, 2022

The Family Relief Plan goes into effect today in Illinois

Starting today, consumers in Illinois will see lower gas prices, food prices, cuts, suspensions, and rebates of their income taxes. The…

The Family Relief Plan goes into effect today in Illinois

Bob Schneider

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Jun 27, 2022

Why I’m not an atheist

I suspect this article will irritate two groups of people: atheists, and Fundamentalist Christians. I’m not judging your religious beliefs…

Why I’m not an atheist

Bob Schneider

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Jun 19, 2022

Enjoy being a dad, time passes too quickly

I’m grateful to my children for raising me. I know it wasn’t always easy for them and I often disappointed them along the way, but I’ve…

Enjoy being a dad, time passes too quickly

Bob Schneider

Bob Schneider

Ex Washington Public Affairs/PR Hack, for trade, foreign policy, int'l business operations, & defense. Blogger @ ChicagoNow Art collector and Philanthropist

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