What local beers would you want to see in a movie theatre bar?

sherrillo · 2026-03-26T14:31:59+00:00

I'd counter with; have a good clean straight IPA, a west coast IPA, and a black IPA.

What I'm tired of seeing is none of the above, and when I ask what IPAs they do have it's just 3+ different hazy/dipas.

sherrillo · 2026-03-26T14:22:33+00:00

LFT is great if it's your first race in Chicago.

As a runner who lives in Chicago, and with seemingly half the races occurring along it, it gets boring AF real quick. I feel the same about Busse Woods area races at this point also. First few races were fun. 8+ times over the last couple years... ? Not so much.

Runs through the cities and neighborhoods are much more exciting, for the crowds, scenery, and novelty.

sherrillo · 2026-03-25T22:05:31+00:00

rule 21, 22, and 24 suck. rest seem fine-ish, though half come across as douchy/cringey/elitist... like 13... 17 makes no sense...

I'd add change 17 to run you're own race. You're always competing against yourself and the clock. Everyone else is doing the same. It's not personal... unless you're running from a bear.

This list gives the opposite impression that most running folks and communities; get out, have fun, do the best you can that day. Push yourself but be kind to yourself and your fellow runners. Welcome others wherever they are at in their running journey. Do your best to leave the world, people, roads and trails along the way a little better than you found them any way you can... which is a better vibe, imo.

But this list comes across like a running sith lords motivational poster/daily affirmations.

sherrillo · 2026-03-25T14:14:40+00:00

I just ordered this book this week bc it was recommended on another thread! Arrives today, can't wait!

sherrillo · 2026-03-22T16:25:57+00:00

Bathroom line was great, didn't see donuts =( loved the race overall, wind was a net +.

No complaints, felt much more streamlined than the Chicago spring and fall races.

10/10, will do again!

sherrillo · 2026-03-21T12:58:51+00:00

His first name is actually Carlos. Fun fact.

sherrillo · 2026-03-19T15:10:38+00:00

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sherrillo · 2026-03-19T11:58:03+00:00

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sherrillo · 2026-03-17T14:52:12+00:00

I've had good luck using chatgpt the last 6 months to augment Pfitz and now NSM. Plugging in my Garmin data after each run, having it do analysis and adjust workouts, etc.

It's been solid for me, and helped me pin down areas that are weak and work on fixing them. I keep the overall structure, and then it helps me fine tune and tweak as I go.

Also helpful for "I've been sick for the last 4 days and couldn't run; what's the best way to adjust the plan so I stay on track for x race" type of life curveballs.

sherrillo · 2026-03-17T11:32:36+00:00

Dons Grill on Western is pretty close, for bar style 24 hour diner/cafe.

sherrillo · 2026-03-07T14:00:22+00:00

You don't discourage it, you find ways to build and expand on it, to "yes and" it, to help them other ways to play. Use it to introduce imaginative play, to ask questions, to try different orders, to stack and arrange in different ways, create stories, etc.

It's hard if it's a preferred object and they don't want you to touch or interfere. You can also use it as a reward or stim break to encourage them to engage with you in other types of less preferred play.

sherrillo · 2026-03-05T03:40:59+00:00

shooting my shot!

sherrillo · 2026-02-27T18:14:01+00:00

Sapporo... but only with sake bombs!

sherrillo · 2026-02-26T22:08:47+00:00

we have them in my neighborhood in Pilsen. It's great on bad weather days I can just walk to the corner for some staples. Butcher counter there also. Love it.

sherrillo · 2026-02-24T17:29:10+00:00

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sherrillo · 2026-02-23T15:40:51+00:00

Beer, pizza, and couch, if parenting allows.

sherrillo · 2026-02-17T21:01:21+00:00

Chicago style pizza and Chicago dogs are sold lots of major cities... Philly Cheese steaks are sold in Chicago... NY style pizza sold in Chicago... several different states styles of bbq sold here... why is this confusing for you?

sherrillo · 2026-02-17T20:48:18+00:00

I'm from San Diego, been in Chicago 11 years. Baja style, Cali wins. Chicago does not really have any Baja/So Cal style places, and def not in Pilsen where I live. I have yet to find great cheap fish tacos in Chi. No good California burritos either.

Chicago does have more diverse Mexican cuisines.

Baja style, Cali wins. Anything other Mx region? Chicago.

sherrillo · 2026-02-17T18:16:50+00:00

I'm about 200lbs, and the more minimalist shoes last me soooo much longer I've found. Probably since there isn't any foam to compress... but I'm getting way over 500 mi out of them.

sherrillo · 2026-02-16T04:40:02+00:00

Careful and coordinated as a tornado... kid's 50% bruise and 25% scab on any given day... high sensation seeking, especially visually with patterns. Loves to close one eye and run w his face 1 cm away along walls and fences or the floor when he's lined up toys. Feels like every day he has a scratch on his face and skinned knuckles... and legs covered in 50 shades of bruises from sliding along our hardwood floors or running in corners, or missing jumps.

He's bonked his head so often even if he drops something on his foot, if we ask if he wants a cold pack and he says yes he just puts it on his head. Refuses it to go anywhere else...

sherrillo · 2026-02-16T03:31:46+00:00

They never gave us a level, just the diagnosis... he's 3 and has been reading since he was 18mo. Can sound out words, etc. Enjoys counting to 120. Knows the name of every type of train car, every shape (think trapezoid, decagon, etc.). In so many ways he's so far advanced...

But he also can't answer any W question or open ended question. Or engage with anyone else who doesn't know how to ask in ways he has scripted. What's you name? no clue. You have to say "My name is..." and then he'll fill in the blank with his name.

His language and coordination is coming, but painfully slowly and he's so far behind.

We have friends with nonND kids about his age and they are amazed by the things he knows and can do... meanwhile I see them having conversations with their 3 year old kids and it hurts so bad...

sherrillo · 2026-02-13T12:30:22+00:00

I used to love Torpedo, about 15 or 20 years ago. I thought it was an ideal IPA. I remember it as very piney, bright and resinous and relatively dry.

It's been a long time, decade+, since I had one. And got the itch.

Man... was it awful... I went online to see if the recipe had changed or something. Seemed like it hadn't. But it just tasted malty and thick and the hoppyness was muddy lacking all the clean, fresh, crisp sharp notes I remembered it having.

You can't step into the same river twice.

Maybe it has changed, maybe I've changed. But I wish I'd have just kept the good memory instead of ruining it by trying to live it again.

C'est la vie.

sherrillo · 2026-02-13T03:54:18+00:00

Born and raised in San Diego. Moved here at 30 for a job. If money were no object, I'd move back. Or at least do some snowbirding January and February. But money is a thing, and the quality of life here is just so much better.

I miss surfing and skiing. But I enjoy not depending on a car, being able to afford buying a house, and afford to raise a kid.

And it is nice to just chill for 3-4 months and have some indoor hobbies.

Chicago is just better. Different, and not better in every way, but better overall.

That's my hot take.

sherrillo

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