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ron stempkowski

love, loss, healing, and humor…in no particular order

  • the xanax diary
  • about ron
    • about ken
  • awards
    • Mountain Climbing for Beginners
  • the ronaissance
  • my faves
  • second city
  • publication
    • Extraordinary Healers Vol. 7
  • media
  • travel
    • Costa Rica (June 2018)
    • Iceland (March 2020)
Photos of the Day

Photos of the Day

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
I’m crazy for the colors of autumn. I can’t help but snapping pictures when I’m out and about with Kallie. These are some photos from our day.... Read More
Gypsy 2: Electronic Boogaloo

Gypsy 2: Electronic Boogaloo

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
[Ken named our 2002 Prius “Gypsy” because of the female GPS voice that guided us from location to location.] Yesterday did’t turn out at all as I expected it to. Funny how some days ... Read More
Driving Miss Kallie

Driving Miss Kallie

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
Kallie and I took a road trip this weekend. As mentioned in a previous blog, I love the colors, smells and sights of autumn. A drive out of the city offered some beautiful vistas of oranges, reds and ... Read More
The Year of Living Dangerously (in Uptown)

The Year of Living Dangerously (in Uptown)

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
Since getting Kallie in a new day care situation closer to home I’ve been able to return to my normal route of taking Lake Shore Drive to get to work. (It’s fun to say “I took LSD th... Read More
Dangerous Liaisons in Pine Valley

Dangerous Liaisons in Pine Valley

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
While driving home from the Apple Store today in Lincoln Park, I passed a Bank of America branch on Clybourn Avenue. Sitting in traffic near it, waiting for the light to turn, I was reminded that it w... Read More
A Singular Sensation

A Singular Sensation

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
It was a beautiful day yesterday. It was gray and cloudy and drizzled the better part of the day. But it was mid-sixties. I was up early and took Kallie for a walk before the at-home work day began. I... Read More
My Favorite Season

My Favorite Season

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
I love autumn. It’s my favorite season–in spite of what it is the harbinger of here in the Midwest. It’s the crisp earthy smell in the air, the vibrant colors of the changing leaves,... Read More
What His Birthday Inspires

What His Birthday Inspires

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
I knew it was looming ahead, but never took the time to confirm until I returned to work recently and began regularly looking at a calendar again to realize Ken’s birthday was fast approaching. ... Read More
Returning to Work

Returning to Work

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
I’m settling back into my work schedule pretty well. When I returned to the office, last week I was greeted with a lot of smiles, warmth, and a butt load of jealous co-workers. In as much as I e... Read More
What I Did on My Summer Vacation

What I Did on My Summer Vacation

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Ron Stempkowski
The last couple of weeks I’ve done everything but write. As the time winds quickly down on my leave from work, I’ve been frenzied with organizing and prepping for me to re-enter the work-a... Read More
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Ron Stempkowski

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