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pat_k

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13. Born in Evanston. Lived on Lake Shore Drive my first 3 years on the planet.

Reply to angrychair (Original post)

Sat Oct 11, 2025, 08:22 PM

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My mom grew up in Hinsdale. Even though I've only visited Chicago a few times as an adult, my mom's love of the city was communicated loud and clear throughout my life.

And the pictures of my sister and I on the beach as toddlers in the late 50's early 60's are pretty great too.

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