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·April 6·1 min read

Chicago, As Seen from the International Space Station

Chicago, as seen from the International Space Station. Looking good.

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Mike Richard has traveled the world extensively since 2008. He's kayaked in Antarctica, tracked African wild dogs in South Africa, and survived a near-miss great white shark attack in Mexico. He loves the great outdoors, good bourbon, and he (usually) calls Tulsa home. He also enjoys speaking in the third person.

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