Rich Conversations: 007. Collin O’Brien

Show notes from episode 007 of Rich Conversations with Collin O’Brien. Answers are cut down to fit into writing format. How long have you lived in Chicago? I’ve lived here—let’s see—since September 2008. It’s safe to say I’ve been here over a decade. How would you describe your neighborhood? I’m in Humboldt Park now. It’s…

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Dear Ricardo: We Need Help to Realize Dreams.

Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 21, 2019   Dear Ricardo,   It’s winter now. It’s fifteen degrees and half a foot of snow is on the ground. I’m enjoying it more than I thought I would. The weather encourages…

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Dear Ricardo: Winter is Coming.

Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s letters in Dear Theo, I write letters to my future self about everyday life and events. January 12, 2018   Dear Ricardo,   I love Saturday mornings. They’re brilliant aren’t they? I think it’s my favorite time of the week. I eat my same breakfast, of course: blueberry oatmeal and…

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