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* It’s really good to be back.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:18 pm

Comments

Glad you are back as well!

Comment by Stones Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:23 pm
Just take it easy man. We want you around for a long, long time.

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:24 pm
It’s really good to be back.

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– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:24 pm
Tip of the hat to Mr. Garcia. Glad to have you back.

Comment by Any Mouse Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:25 pm
So that’s why I wasn’t deleted even once. Welcome back.

Comment by A Citizen Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:29 pm
Glad all is well. Place wouldn’t be the same without u.

Comment by Mason born Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:29 pm
And GREAT to have you back. That health things are going good is better. And, atta-boy’s to Barton.

Comment by sal-says Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:30 pm
Welcome back, man! Barton did a first-class job filling in in for you.

Comment by Gantt Chart Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:32 pm
Glad you are doing okay. Read the fax everyday and Barton did a great job. Enjoy your insight and all of the commenters. Be well and good luck to you. 😀

Comment by Boat captain Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:32 pm
I’m really glad you’re healing, just take it slow.

Maybe instead of grabbing a drink in a bar, how about a healthy smoothie at a juice bar next time?

I know you’re in good hands at home.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:33 pm
So grateful that you’re ok!!

Comment by WWMJMD Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:34 pm
good to see you back in the saddle.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:37 pm
Yep, we need you, too, though Barton was excellent.

Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:40 pm
Did they actually find a heart when they opened you up???? LOL. LOOKS like overtime session wore you out old man!!

Comment by Wow Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:41 pm
To Barton,

It’s one thing to be given the keys to a Ferrari, and to be trusted to drive it.

It’s a completely different to be able to drive the Ferrari with skill, and have it run as close to the red as possible.

Well done, Barton. Rich’s faith and trust is well founded in you.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:42 pm
Great to have you back! Glad to hear you’re on the upswing, Rich.

Comment by MurMan Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:42 pm
Curious to know what Oscar has to say about all of this. (Video welcome)

Comment by And I Approved This Message Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:42 pm
== …how about a healthy smoothie at a juice bar next time? ==

Eeewwww.

Then again, life is good when you have it, don’t crap it out; NO MORE smoking. Period. If I could quit, after 20+ times, so can you!

Comment by sal-says Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:51 pm
There is no Capitol Fax without Rich Miller.

Comment by Barton Lorimor Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 5:51 pm
Dude, you knocked me for a loop.

I didnt think anything of it, except that maybe your dance card was full (way full, based on previous conversations) and you were just enjoying the last of summer.

Listen to your mom and daughter. They’re going to run the show for a while now, savvy? You’re blessed that they came running to do it.

Tne others will be around for a while, they can wait, lol.

FWIW, Barton, as always, was a champ. Love those shorts.

Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:02 pm
Be well, young man

Comment by Eddy Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:03 pm
Willy got everything right once again, yet he and I do not always agree - we do agree more often than not.

Welcome back, take care, work on your rehab and please continue keeping all of us in the forefront of Illinois politics. Do not try to take any shortcuts - we need you.

And I should probably go to the juice bar and give up my 12 cigarettes a day as well.

Comment by illini Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:04 pm
Your story is good news for everyone. We assume we’ll live forever, but it doesn’t work that way.

Comment by OldIllini Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:05 pm
We always miss you, Rich, but you have a more-than-able sub in Barton. Thanks to him for keeping all the balls in the air, and thanks to your good doctors. A lot of us in the same age range have had recent wakeup calls and are working on a healthier lifestyle. We’re with you!

Comment by Archiesmom Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:18 pm
Had mine in February, took four months to recover, feeling pretty good now. Hang in there. Recovery is never as fast as you want it to be. Hu-Rah!

Comment by Rufus Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:28 pm
It’s good to have the Captain back at the helm. How else are we going to know what’s going on..

Comment by Mouthy Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:53 pm
“Well done, Barton. Rich’s faith and trust is well founded in you.”

It’s great to have you back, Rich. Barton did a great job. Some of us were going hard at McQueary, and he gently asked us to tone it down. He also did a fantastic job by posting interesting stories and keeping the blog rolling.

Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 6:59 pm
Barton was great, but we still need the colorful flavors you (Rich) adds to his post.

Comment by Mama Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 7:15 pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tOCHw8LV9uI

Welcome back:)

Comment by Anon221 Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 7:30 pm
It goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway: it’s great to have you back!

Comment by Joan P. Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 7:36 pm
Had my first at 37, forced into retirement by the Army. Had my second at 47, I never slowed down, ignored what my body was telling me and lived as if I was immortal. Don’t be like I was, slow down, enjoy what is important in life, family, watching those you raised start their own families, and enjoying being a Grandfather.

It took me twice to see the writing on the wall, and I will attest that if you do the right things, your body will heal, your soul will thrive and your inner peace will be better. Oh, and you will be able to actually enjoy life instead of just live life.

Best of luck to beat the smokes, it has been the fiercest battle of my life. You can do it, just be careful of the urge to eat more food to beat the cravings, or at least eat fruit and vegetables. No one has ever over dosed on broccoli as far as I know.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 7:41 pm
Love Bart but we missed you. Welcome back.

Comment by Chicago Cynic Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 7:46 pm
I would be remiss if I didn’t also send props to Barton for doing a great job in your absence. Wise beyond his years, that one.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 7:50 pm
Best of luck to beat the smokes. You can do it, just be careful of the urge to eat more food to beat the cravings, when I had a craving, I drank a glass of water until it was over. The good news it, cravings don’t last long. Think of your children every time you have a craving.

Comment by Mama Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 7:58 pm
Give ‘em hell you old SOB who’s the same age as I am! Next stop - one of us will be the 6 million dollar man (+ plus dollar inflation & waistline inflation).

Comment by Lt Guv Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 8:02 pm
Rich, if you need help quitting, use hypnotism - it works. It worked for me & my friends. I’ve been smoke free for 32 years.

Comment by Mama Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 8:07 pm
I appreciate you. And will think of you when praying to the higher power. Stay strong and you have an army thinking of you.

Comment by Citizen A Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 8:38 pm
Good to see you’re back, and fine job by Barton.

Comment by Anon Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 8:48 pm
Glad to know you’re going to be alright, my friend. You make Illinois a so much better place to be on so many levels!

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 9:59 pm
Mr. Miller,

Welcome back. Good hear you are improving. Must’ve been all of the craziness of Illinois…. Get Well Sir!

Comment by ah AH Tuesday, Aug 18, 15 @ 10:44 pm
Whoa. Glad to have you back.

Comment by À guy Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 7:15 am