Topic: Loyola Park
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Hillari posted a blog entry
Looking For A Model
I applied for Steve's old job. Mailed off the application a few days ago. It may be awhile before I hear anything back about...
I applied for Steve's old job. Mailed off the application a few days ago. It may be awhile before I hear anything back about...
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The Closing
Friday night, which was the last night of the Spring session, was quiet. Foster and Carla came in. Later, Manny came in for a...
Friday night, which was the last night of the Spring session, was quiet. Foster and Carla came in. Later, Manny came in for a...
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Surprise, There's A Girl
Know how I know that I love boxing? I can have fun in the gym even when I'm not training.Earlier this afternoon, I stopped...
Know how I know that I love boxing? I can have fun in the gym even when I'm not training.Earlier this afternoon, I stopped...
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Annoyance Free Workout
I was ready to snap on Jordan if he did anything out-of-pocket tonight. Fortunately for him, he didn't show up to the gym. I...
I was ready to snap on Jordan if he did anything out-of-pocket tonight. Fortunately for him, he didn't show up to the gym. I...
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Mama Said Knock You Out
Mary brought up the subject of having the gym closed after the spring session ends next Friday. "The coach's position is not...
Mary brought up the subject of having the gym closed after the spring session ends next Friday. "The coach's position is not...
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Possible New Recruit
Martha is a crossing guard that I see most weekday mornings on my way to the temporary custodian job at my church. She saw me...
Martha is a crossing guard that I see most weekday mornings on my way to the temporary custodian job at my church. She saw me...
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Open Later
When I got to the fieldhouse, Rob had to call Mary to come by with a key to open the gym. Jilberto has a key to the gym, but...
When I got to the fieldhouse, Rob had to call Mary to come by with a key to open the gym. Jilberto has a key to the gym, but...
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Gym Showcase
Mary left a voice mail for me earlier in the afternoon. The person who was supposed the sing the National Anthem for the annual...
Mary left a voice mail for me earlier in the afternoon. The person who was supposed the sing the National Anthem for the annual...
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The Right Coach
Barry called me last night, and we talked for a long time. He's concerned about who the park district may hire to replace...
Barry called me last night, and we talked for a long time. He's concerned about who the park district may hire to replace...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Steve's Official Last Day
I spent most of the day at home. It was rainy, I heard thunder, and I was a bit sad since it's the last day that Steve was...
I spent most of the day at home. It was rainy, I heard thunder, and I was a bit sad since it's the last day that Steve was...
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Close to The End
The other Paris came in tonight, and he wondered if the gym is busier on Wednesdays than it is on Fridays. It depends. There...
The other Paris came in tonight, and he wondered if the gym is busier on Wednesdays than it is on Fridays. It depends. There...
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Tracy and Sam
When I arrived, Tracy Sr. and Tracy Jr. were already there, waiting for JJ, who came in late. Tracy Jr. was there to get...
When I arrived, Tracy Sr. and Tracy Jr. were already there, waiting for JJ, who came in late. Tracy Jr. was there to get...
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Wednesday After The Gloves
I saw Jim as I was walking up to the fieldhouse. It wasn't long before his usual complaints began. Steve interacted with him...
I saw Jim as I was walking up to the fieldhouse. It wasn't long before his usual complaints began. Steve interacted with him...
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Two For The Books
No one was guarding the door when I arrived at the Golden Gloves this evening. That was unusual, considering this is the week...
No one was guarding the door when I arrived at the Golden Gloves this evening. That was unusual, considering this is the week...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Grumble Free Wednesday
It was sort of old home week because both Javonte and Sadiq stopped into the gym. Javonte had his girlfriend and adorable...
It was sort of old home week because both Javonte and Sadiq stopped into the gym. Javonte had his girlfriend and adorable...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Friday Night Grumbling
Steve told me something that made a lot of sense tonight. He sees the adult boxing program as being designed mainly for those...
Steve told me something that made a lot of sense tonight. He sees the adult boxing program as being designed mainly for those...
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A Frank Talk
Once again, Paris expressed to Steve his desire to become a professional boxer, despite of his middle-aged status. Steve...
Once again, Paris expressed to Steve his desire to become a professional boxer, despite of his middle-aged status. Steve...
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An Addition To The Four
Another new person, a guy, came into the gym this evening. I overheard JJ tell him that it was okay for him to join the others...
Another new person, a guy, came into the gym this evening. I overheard JJ tell him that it was okay for him to join the others...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Saturday At The Gloves
Unfortunately, the batteries in Steve's digital camera gave out right as the bell for the first round in JJ's match rang. My...
Unfortunately, the batteries in Steve's digital camera gave out right as the bell for the first round in JJ's match rang. My...
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Meanwhile At The Gloves
I had seen George C., JJ's opponent tonight, fight before. I believe I saw a tape of one of his bouts. George C. held his...
I had seen George C., JJ's opponent tonight, fight before. I believe I saw a tape of one of his bouts. George C. held his...
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Four Enter For Short Night
Steve called earlier today and asked if I could open the gym instead of going to the Golden Gloves to see Mike fight. He was...
Steve called earlier today and asked if I could open the gym instead of going to the Golden Gloves to see Mike fight. He was...
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Before The Gloves
JJ could be a good coach. He held pads for me on Friday night, and explained (very well) the reasoning behind different...
JJ could be a good coach. He held pads for me on Friday night, and explained (very well) the reasoning behind different...
