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Hillari posted a blog entry
Four Guys and A Stiff Middle Aged Gal
Alan received a copy of the roster for the Winter session. It appears that only one person had signed up for the...
Alan received a copy of the roster for the Winter session. It appears that only one person had signed up for the...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Hair and Weight
Alan was concerned that there wouldn't be that many people signing up for the winter session. "A lot of people start in...
Alan was concerned that there wouldn't be that many people signing up for the winter session. "A lot of people start in...
Dining Chicago posted a blog entry
21 cheap dates for New Year’s Eve in Chicago
If you’ve been putting off making New Year’s Eve plans because funds are short, don’t worry. You don’t...
If you’ve been putting off making New Year’s Eve plans because funds are short, don’t worry. You don’t...
Hillari posted a blog entry
The Little Woman vs. The Coach
Ralphie, Carlos and Jamil were in attendance Wednesday evening. Alan told me to get suited up for sparring. I...
Ralphie, Carlos and Jamil were in attendance Wednesday evening. Alan told me to get suited up for sparring. I...
treeasquirrel posted a blog entry
Please Drive Carefully
I'll never forget Christmas 2001, shortly after my son was born. I was driving to Joliet for a court hearing the last day...
I'll never forget Christmas 2001, shortly after my son was born. I was driving to Joliet for a court hearing the last day...
Hillari posted a blog entry
The Change?
Carlos and I sparred yesterday, and this time, I actually covered up when he threw shots to my mid-section. If only I had...
Carlos and I sparred yesterday, and this time, I actually covered up when he threw shots to my mid-section. If only I had...
Hillari posted a blog entry
You Tube Boxing
Carlos announced that he took his fight at Brooks Park off of YouTube. "I only put it up there so my cousin could see...
Carlos announced that he took his fight at Brooks Park off of YouTube. "I only put it up there so my cousin could see...
Dining Chicago posted a blog entry
Night out: Against Chicago school violence
In the past year, violent incidents at Chicago schools have risen at an alarming rate. To take a stand against school...
In the past year, violent incidents at Chicago schools have risen at an alarming rate. To take a stand against school...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Day Before My Birthday
Outside of Alan, the only people in the gym tonight were myself, Carlos and Jamil. Alan was still trying to get fights...
Outside of Alan, the only people in the gym tonight were myself, Carlos and Jamil. Alan was still trying to get fights...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Shots and More Shots
I didn't go to the gym this past Monday because of a short bout with the flu. I wasn't overly congested; I seldom am...
I didn't go to the gym this past Monday because of a short bout with the flu. I wasn't overly congested; I seldom am...
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Rogers Park Business Alliance: CTA Red Line Vision Planning Meeting - TONIGHT - http://shar.es/aEsD4
Hillari posted a blog entry
Gym Before Thanksgiving
Ralphie said, "I bet the referees start stopping fights quicker now." We were talking about all the news of boxing...
Ralphie said, "I bet the referees start stopping fights quicker now." We were talking about all the news of boxing...
Hillari posted a blog entry
"There's Been A Lot of Injuries Lately. . ."
Unfortunately, news came recently about the death of Francisco Rodriguez, a professional boxer who had been a six-time Golden...
Unfortunately, news came recently about the death of Francisco Rodriguez, a professional boxer who had been a six-time Golden...
Dining Chicago posted a blog entry
60 more Chicagoland restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner
Is there anyone left cooking Thanksgiving dinner at home? Most restaurants used to close on Thanksgiving, but no more.Last...
Is there anyone left cooking Thanksgiving dinner at home? Most restaurants used to close on Thanksgiving, but no more.Last...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Countdown To Brooks Park
This past Monday, Jamil and I sparred. Jamil had told me some time ago that he didn't feel comfortable sparring with...
This past Monday, Jamil and I sparred. Jamil had told me some time ago that he didn't feel comfortable sparring with...
Anthony Hand posted a tweet
Went to the Glenwood last night for the Rogers Park social. By the end of the evening, my jacket disappeared. :-( I really liked it too...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Photos of the Old Girl's Fight
Alan called me last night to say that there would be no matches available tonight. There's a charity boxing show at the...
Alan called me last night to say that there would be no matches available tonight. There's a charity boxing show at the...
Hillari posted a blog entry
First Time For Everything
Attendance in the gym was light tonight. Outside of Alan and myself, only Vic, Elvin, Chris and JJ were present. ...
Attendance in the gym was light tonight. Outside of Alan and myself, only Vic, Elvin, Chris and JJ were present. ...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Spiderman and Gloves
"Just the little man I wanted to see," I said to Justin when he came in with his dad. I presented him with the...
"Just the little man I wanted to see," I said to Justin when he came in with his dad. I presented him with the...
treeasquirrel posted a blog entry
Local Resident Speaks at Nazi Event
I've been pooh-poohed for saying there's racism in Rogers Park, at least by the people I've been calling racist. Details....
I've been pooh-poohed for saying there's racism in Rogers Park, at least by the people I've been calling racist. Details....
Hillari posted a blog entry
JJ's Lessons
Rick, who's a boxing official, as well as a coach, came in with JJ last night. Rick set up a camera to record JJ's...
Rick, who's a boxing official, as well as a coach, came in with JJ last night. Rick set up a camera to record JJ's...
treeasquirrel posted a blog entry
CTA Accidents Wildly Overreported
I'm not saying it's not news on the Morse El stop. Somehow, a child in a stroller got caught in the train's doors and swept...
I'm not saying it's not news on the Morse El stop. Somehow, a child in a stroller got caught in the train's doors and swept...
Hillari posted a blog entry
JJ Takes All Comers
I emailed the clip of my first fight that's on YouTube around to various people. My stepmother called to say that she...
I emailed the clip of my first fight that's on YouTube around to various people. My stepmother called to say that she...
slrlbtbsz11012367p posted a blog entry
How are the transit options in Rogers Park?
Loyola student Chris Whaley wrote to "Going Public" with a request for help publicizing a transit survey. The survey can be...
Loyola student Chris Whaley wrote to "Going Public" with a request for help publicizing a transit survey. The survey can be...
Hillari posted a blog entry
JJ's Spotlight
Here are videos of JJ sparring in the gym. He's sparring with Anarbol, who trains out of Brooks Park.In this video, JJ spars...
Here are videos of JJ sparring in the gym. He's sparring with Anarbol, who trains out of Brooks Park.In this video, JJ spars...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Cool In The Ring
"I don't think Missy realizes how hard she hits. That's why I won't get into the ring with her," Vivian told me...
"I don't think Missy realizes how hard she hits. That's why I won't get into the ring with her," Vivian told me...
Hillari posted a blog entry
No Fighting After Eating
I usually try to eat something a couple of hours before I go to the gym. I want the food to be digested long before I...
I usually try to eat something a couple of hours before I go to the gym. I want the food to be digested long before I...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Night At Hamlin
"That was a close fight at Loyola Park a few weeks ago. I thought you won that," Shifty the referee told me at Hamlin...
"That was a close fight at Loyola Park a few weeks ago. I thought you won that," Shifty the referee told me at Hamlin...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Nausea In The Ring
Pop, pop, pop went Oscar as he worked over my head while we sparred for two rounds. I was made aware real fast that I was...
Pop, pop, pop went Oscar as he worked over my head while we sparred for two rounds. I was made aware real fast that I was...
Hillari posted a blog entry
A Sure Thing Falls Through
Meg already has a fight this upcoming Thursday, so it looks like I won't be able to avenge my previous loss to her. Even...
Meg already has a fight this upcoming Thursday, so it looks like I won't be able to avenge my previous loss to her. Even...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Justin's Toys
For a long time, several of us in the gym thought that Wednesday nights were Carlos' regular time to babysit his son...
For a long time, several of us in the gym thought that Wednesday nights were Carlos' regular time to babysit his son...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Taunting Pops
"I really didn't want to spar tonight," Alan told me as we were leaving the gym last night. "Why did you then?" I...
"I really didn't want to spar tonight," Alan told me as we were leaving the gym last night. "Why did you then?" I...
Dining Chicago posted a blog entry
Ach du Lieber, it’s Oktoberfest in Chikago
Oktoberfest season continues, with a lot of Chicago places that aren’t remotely German the rest of the year going...
Oktoberfest season continues, with a lot of Chicago places that aren’t remotely German the rest of the year going...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Sparring Virgins
The gym was more crowded than usual last night. Vic, a new guy came in. He told me he hadn't boxed in 15 to 20...
The gym was more crowded than usual last night. Vic, a new guy came in. He told me he hadn't boxed in 15 to 20...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Leon Signs Up
This past Monday, five new people showed up to start the Fall session. The fifth person (and one of three women) was not...
This past Monday, five new people showed up to start the Fall session. The fifth person (and one of three women) was not...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Slugfest Snorefest
"That fight was garbage," Manny said to me when I ran into him outside of the Howard 'L station. I had to agree that...
"That fight was garbage," Manny said to me when I ran into him outside of the Howard 'L station. I had to agree that...
Tony Dornacher posted a tweet
Heading north on the CTA red line. Destination Rogers Park for a party. Damn it, I forgot my host gift on the kitchen counter.
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Chicago celebrates the music of the world
Step out of your musical comfort zone and try a new beat. Summer music festival season isn’t quite over —...
Step out of your musical comfort zone and try a new beat. Summer music festival season isn’t quite over —...
Hillari posted a blog entry
What's Up With The Calendar?
Alan called Arturo, who is the coach over at Eckhart Park. According to the Park District boxing show calendar posted in...
Alan called Arturo, who is the coach over at Eckhart Park. According to the Park District boxing show calendar posted in...
treeasquirrel posted a blog entry
Fagus: A Demand for Accountability
Yesterday, I posted a comment about 49th Ward Democratic Committeeman David Fagus' choice to participate in the slating...
Yesterday, I posted a comment about 49th Ward Democratic Committeeman David Fagus' choice to participate in the slating...
treeasquirrel posted a blog entry
Sadhu Johnston Leaving Chicago
Mayor Daley's environmental dude is leaving us, according to the Chicago Reader. Yes, prominent Rogers Parker Sadhu Johnston...
Mayor Daley's environmental dude is leaving us, according to the Chicago Reader. Yes, prominent Rogers Parker Sadhu Johnston...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Quiet Action Night
"You gotta sign up", Alan told Sadiq last night. "This is why the gym is empty; people aren't allowed to work out for free...
"You gotta sign up", Alan told Sadiq last night. "This is why the gym is empty; people aren't allowed to work out for free...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Miss Laila Silences Her Critics
People have often disregarded Laila Ali, but she looks like the real deal here, in a sparring match against a guy. . .
People have often disregarded Laila Ali, but she looks like the real deal here, in a sparring match against a guy. . .
Hillari posted a blog entry
The Guys Put In Work
Jamil sparred with Johnny last night. He was hit on the arm, and it kept hurting and wouldn't stop. I figured he might have...
Jamil sparred with Johnny last night. He was hit on the arm, and it kept hurting and wouldn't stop. I figured he might have...
Hillari posted a blog entry
No Boxing Wednesday
Alan had to take his son to military school, so he told me he wouldn't be in on Wednesday. It appeared he forgot to let staff...
Alan had to take his son to military school, so he told me he wouldn't be in on Wednesday. It appeared he forgot to let staff...
Hillari posted a blog entry
Getting The Uppercut In
Leon, Ralphie and Carlos did a bit of interval training on Wednesday. The drill went like this: one person hits the heavy bag...
Leon, Ralphie and Carlos did a bit of interval training on Wednesday. The drill went like this: one person hits the heavy bag...
Hillari posted a blog entry
He Keeps Going and Going. . .
When I got to the gym, only Alan and a colleague of his, Patty, were inside. "Where is everybody?" I asked. "Maybe the...
When I got to the gym, only Alan and a colleague of his, Patty, were inside. "Where is everybody?" I asked. "Maybe the...
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