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* My brother Devin named his youngest son after himself. But Devin jokingly told me when I was in southern Illinois a week ago that he should have named him Richard III, after our dad and myself, because he’s so much like us. The kid’s nickname is Budgie and I absolutely love this pic…

What’s going on in your neck of the woods?

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 12, 25 @ 7:36 am

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Very cute kid.

I’ve got family in town and we are enjoying the warm weather.

Comment by JoanP Monday, May 12, 25 @ 8:27 am
Enjoyed a great weekend of crappie fishing in Missouri and the week is of to a great start. Hope you all bought at the low point too.

Comment by Capcitynewt Monday, May 12, 25 @ 8:40 am
Spent the weekend serving the Matriarchs of our family.

Comment by Frumpy White Guy Monday, May 12, 25 @ 9:28 am
Fun weekend with the family, and a surprisingly good comedy show in Peoria for Nate Bargatze. His crew brought in a lot of tourism dollars to Peoria, that’s for sure. The area around the civic center was a zoo for even the old timer’s showing at 3 pm.

And good on your nephew playing baseball. I admitted did not remotely have the attention span to play as a kid, and as a result I was soured on the sport until my teenaged years. My son isn’t into baseball, so has zero interest in trying it, so while that’s disappointing the fact that he’s really into basketball is a fun alternative for us. Not to mention that I certainly won’t complain about the costs of anything basketball-related given that I have friends practically taking out mortgages for their kids to play hockey at five in the morning two counties over.

Comment by TJ Monday, May 12, 25 @ 9:40 am
When Dad put his tongue out like you knew it was time to run, and fast. He has the stubbornness, sensitivity and brilliance of both Richards.
It’s Budgie’s world - we just all live in it.

Comment by Devin Miller Monday, May 12, 25 @ 9:40 am
Wishing good health and happiness to the Miller family, wherever they may be today.

Comment by Dirty Red Monday, May 12, 25 @ 9:58 am