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Paul Konrad

@PaulKonrad

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Weather Bunny for WGN Morning News.

Chicago, IL USA
Joined November 2008
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@PaulKonrad
Paul Konrad
7 years
Don't forget...just because the Freezing Rain has left #Chicago ... it is still slippery out there. #Weather
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Paul Konrad
5 years
My 11 year old son is watching @NFL and just yelled to his mom “What is Erectile Dysfunction?” I am going to go take out the trash and let her answer that one!
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Paul Konrad
9 years
@Cubs fans sneak into store across from @Pirates ballpark and switch letters to show #Cubs support. #FlytheW http://t.co/lEN3xFYvEp
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@PaulKonrad
Paul Konrad
6 years
The good people at @chicago_history just posted this great photo of former #chicago mayor Jane Byrne and @wgntv Bozo sharing a quick smoke break. Classic photo. Caption Contest anyone?
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Paul Konrad
4 years
Beautiful start from my home office this morning. #chicago
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Paul Konrad
6 years
22 Years ago today I started on @wgnmorningnews Over the years I have developed a deeper spirit of gratitude for the privilege of working at @wgntv . Thank you for watching and making us #1 for so many years. #larryshairpiece #chicago #treadingwater #n
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Paul Konrad
7 years
After 30 years of service at WGN TV, my friend Jim Ramsey will retire after tonight’s 9 o’clock news. Jim has been one of the kindest, most thoughtful, wise, encouraging and gracious men I have ever had the privilege to work with. He has a humble spiri…
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@PaulKonrad
Paul Konrad
4 years
Excited that I finally have struck a deal with my 15 year old daughter to be my @WGNMorningNews Friday Forecaster...sponsored by @Toyota She will join me at 6:30 Tomorrow morning on @WGNTV
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@PaulKonrad
Paul Konrad
4 years
I am taking the rest of the year off of social media. See you in 2021
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@PaulKonrad
Paul Konrad
4 years
Celebrating 24 years at @WGNMorningNews Results and Consequences can be seen in these “Before & After” photos.
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Paul Konrad
6 years
I am guilty of taking the simplest of things for granted. This gives me a little perspective. Pretty powerful.
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ABC News
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BIG STEPS: Incredible moment as a South Florida college student who became confined to a wheelchair after suffering a debilitating spinal injury is able to walk across the stage during his graduation ceremony – with help from a robotic exoskeleton.
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Looks like @WGNRobin parked inside today.
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Magical night with my two middle children. Christkindlmarket Chicago followed by Goodman Theatre production of A Christmas Carol. Such a great night and great production with a meaningful message. I am enjoying these years with my kids. #❤️MyKids
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Paul Konrad
4 years
. @WGNMorningNews I woke up for this? Headed back to bed. Call me when u need me.
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Always Happy to Be the Voice of Reason in the Crazy Ass World!!!
@WGNMorningNews
WGN Morning News
5 years
Weatherman Rant: Luxury Baby Products are Stupid! You never know what you might get when you watch us and @PaulKonrad . #Chicago
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Reminds me of Giangreco and Janet Davies every New Years Eve...
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Robin Baumgarten
5 years
Happy @WGNTV anniversary to my buddy, @PaulKonrad ! After 23 years, there's a lot of regrets....am I right?? #WGN25
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Thanks for 22 years of fun.
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WGNTV
6 years
Happy Anniversary to our very own @PaulKonrad . #WGNMorningNews
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Paul Konrad
5 years
It's #Friday ....cha cha cha!!!
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Paul Konrad
6 years
There is nothing quite as rewarding as having a daughter. Happy 7th Birthday Elsa. I love you so much. ❤️ Dad
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Paul Konrad
4 years
It’s called Dedication!!
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Sarah Jindra
4 years
Well, well, well! Look who showed up for a 1-day work week🙌 @PaulKonrad
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Nice being with the positive and hopeful early @WGNMorningNews team. Filling in for @MorganKolkmeyer who called in sick last night with a bad case of explosive diarrhea!! 😳
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Paul Konrad
9 years
Gotta say...Protesters would have gained a lot of public support if they shut down that #ChiTownRising mess.
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Paul Konrad
6 years
. @klausxk Happy 16th Birthday. Proud of who you are and the choices you make!!
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7 years
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8 years
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Looks like it might start to rain here. Anyone know a good weather forecaster who can give me an update? #weather
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6 years
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Paul Konrad
3 years
The words #hero & #warrior get tossed around a little too much in our society today. However, I just finished filling in for @MorganKolkmeyer on @WGNMorningNews from 4-6 and am going to continue until 10am. Now THAT is worthy of a #hero hashtag. #mypleasure
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Paul Konrad
2 years
This doesn’t look right. Maybe check your oil? Inbound Eisenhower near Harlem. #Chicago
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Paul Konrad
6 years
We Both Cared!! #AgeYourselfIn3Words
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Camping in the Rain in #Wisconsin with the kids!! #Hot #Sweaty #family #camping
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7 years
Knew this would go Viral... showing up everywhere now.
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Tree is up, decorated and apparently slightly crooked. So far every family member has told me it is leaning at least twice. At this point, I am not sure I have it in me to fix it. #tiltyourhead
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Paul Konrad
3 years
@4cast4you @MikeHamernik Kathleen, Mike was an exceptional man who was admired greatly by all of us here at WGN. He will be missed dearly. You and your family are in our prayers.
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Paul Konrad
5 years
My 5th grade son just asked me for help. “A student made hot cocoa. She started with 500ml of Water at 10 Degrees Celcius. She transferred 12,000 calories to the water. What was the final temperature?” And what is the name of the bus driver?
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Can’t ever get enough time with my oldest. Proud of who he is! Great weekend golfing at @genevanationalresort
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Paul Konrad
4 years
Thank you
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WGNTV
4 years
Happy Birthday to @WGNMorningNews ' @PaulKonrad . weatherman, bald man, all-around good man. #Chicago By all means leave a comment in this thread with your birthday or other wishes.
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Had a wonderful, fun summer night with my kids. When I moved into #chicago ’s #westloop almost 22 years ago, I never dreamed I would be the father of four precious children. I also never imagined how much the #fultonmarket #westloop would be transformed…
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Paul Konrad
4 years
Yes or No? Where public schools are not fully open, parents should be given the annual amount it costs to educate child to go toward home schooling, tutors, private school or whatever the parents choose. CPS Annual Budget: $7.84 Billion / 350,000 students = $21k per child.
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7 years
Congrats to ABC 7 Chicago Meteorologists Jerry Taft ABC7 on his retirement. Great guy with a great sense of...
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Paul Konrad
7 years
What a joy to be the father of these two precious girls. #daughters
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Paul Konrad
6 years
So proud of @wgnrobin for completing her 1K in just under 30 minutes!! #athete #runner
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Chicago Bears Charles Tillman has become a FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Agent. Pretty Cool.
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Enjoying the afternoon with my lovely mother!!
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Please read this. It is important.
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6 years
I am back to work on WGN Morning News today. I have spent the last week with my 13 year old daughter Lillianna at the JH Ranch in far Northern California. We had a great week growing closer to each other and...
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Shovel your neighbor's sidewalk, push out a stuck car, and don't whine: How the best Chicagoans handle snowstorms.
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Paul Konrad
5 years
WGN TV 's Jeff Hoover lost his mom this week to cancer. Jeff is a huge part of the WGN Morning News. I think he is responsible for at least 50% of the funny stuff that plays out on our air. He has a great heart...
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Such a great week with my son @vonzkonrad ! The UP of MI is so beautiful.
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Lost my mind a little today... still looking for it.
@WGNMorningNews
WGN Morning News
5 years
“My new panties that I’m wearing are already spun around and twisted because the jack loader on my A$$!” - We love a good @PaulKonrad rant #ThisIsUs
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I have had the great fortune to have a mother who has a grateful spirit. She is filled with joy and she never has a mean word to say about anyone. Her world and her personality are the extreme opposite of the...
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Paul Konrad
6 years
So proud of my son @kloutie . We had a great summer and now it’s back to work. Looking forward to seeing him work his hardest this school year.
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Ping Pong with anyone under the age of 10 is a nightmare! #pingpong #evidence
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Paul Konrad
6 years
I took my son into the Urgent Care because he hurt his MIDDLE finger. As a 10 year old boy, he knows that he is not supposed to give anyone that finger. However, for the X-Ray he got to show it off to the x-Ray camera. As you can see in his eyes, he i…
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Paul Konrad
3 years
Love seeing @paytonsun giving inspirational message to graduates of Walter Payton College Prep. He is a phenomenal credit to his father’s amazing legacy. @SoldierField #gobears
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Pretty sure this is the closest thing to #Heaven on Earth. #merrychristmas #daughter #joy
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Merry Christmas!! My hope for you today is that you move one step closer to understanding and authentically experiencing God’s peace and presence in your heart and soul. May the peace of Christ own your heart and life. #love #grace #mercy #unconditiona
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Paul Konrad
4 years
She’s coming up on @WGNMorningNews now!!
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Happy Birthday to @Skilling He is the BEST!!
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Paul Konrad
6 years
I tell my kids that we Konrads are not especially talented. However, if we honor and value hard work...we can get ahead. These 10 things are spot on!! #mustread
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Honored to even be allowed into the same office as Tom Skilling at WGN TV. Congrats on 40 Tom!!
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Paul Konrad
6 years
I can’t help but be so proud of my delightful daughter! She brings me so much joy!! #daughter #daddysgirl #family
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Thankful to have such a wonderful, kind, thoughtful mother! Happy Birthday!!
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Please keep long time Naperville, Illinois Mayor Pradel and his family in your prayers. He has generously served the community with grace and cheer for so many years. He came to my 2nd grade classroom in the early 70s as “Officer Friendly”. Below...
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Beautiful September Night with my youngest!! #chicago #daughter
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Thanks @WGNRobin Greatly appreciated...and a little awkward.
@WGNRobin
Robin Baumgarten
6 years
I have always secretly loved @PaulKonrad
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Paul Konrad
5 years
Thanks for all the generous charitable work you do for #chicago . Awesome lunch.
@HarryCarays
Harry Caray's
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Happy 23rd Anniversary @PaulKonrad ! We loved having you in today!
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Paul Konrad
6 years
15,000 people have left Illinois and moved to Nashville in the last 5 years. 33,000 people a year are leaving Illinois per year. Ben Bradley has a pretty interesting story. Why are you staying here? Why did you leave?
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Paul Konrad
7 years
. @MarkSuppelsa will be missed for a lot of reasons. Primarily because he is a good man and has treated others respectfully and with kindness.
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Congrats Morgan! So happy for you and Ryan (Brian) !! What a wonderful day!!
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Marcus Leshock
6 years
Congrats to the JUST MARRIED @MorganKolkmeyer ! Beautiful ceremony and so great to be here. @DanPonceTV @SarahJindra @laurenjiggetts @WGNMorningNews
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Paul Konrad
6 years
More fun in the #snow with my favorite #bacon lover. #winter #chicago
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Paul Konrad
5 years
So Happy For You!!
@MorganKolkmeyer
Morgan Kolkmeyer
5 years
For my birthday this year, God gave me a SON 💙🎈 #20weeks #happyandhealthy #boymom
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Good Call. I am sleeping in the fridge that night.
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Kristen Whitman
6 years
125 overnight on Monday. Thanks for the heads up, @PaulKonrad We’ll bring in the Christmas decorations so they don’t melt. 😳
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Paul Konrad
7 years
So happy for Steve Baskerville! He has always been exceptionally kind and well liked.
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Paul Konrad
4 years
I thought I was going to be ok. But then this... #uncle
@Wienermobile
WIENERMOBILE
4 years
We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel currently scheduled Wienermobile events for the near future. The health & safety of our fans, the Hotdoggers & the public is top priority. We look forward to getting back on the hot dog highway as soon as we can. Stay safe everyone 💛
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Lone Pittsburgh Steelers Villanueva served 3 Tours in Afghanistan. His career in the #NFL didn’t begin until...
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Paul Konrad
4 years
. @NewsNationNow just delivered one of the best, unbiased news blocks I have seen on TV in a long time!! Congrats @wgnamerica
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Target says they are going to hold off on #Christmas until after #Thanksgiving . Do you like this?
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Paul Konrad
6 years
Pro Dad Tip for the Week: When your daughter wants to perform “Twinkle Twinkle” for you and you have already heard it for the last 45 minutes, express how much you cannot wait to hear her. Pick her up and place her directly in front of you and tell her …
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Paul Konrad
3 years
Haven't been this intrigued since being followed by @boobsNweed
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Carmen DeFalco
3 years
So @deshaunwatson just started following a pair of Chicago weathermen, @PaulKonrad & @MikeJanssenWX . One of two things is happening here: 1) He's demanding a trade to the #Bears 2) He's planning a January vacation to Chicago, which seems somewhat odd
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Thanks @nhlblackhawks for an awesome afternoon for my family. #onegoal #blackhawks @madhousestoreuc
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Paul Konrad
7 years
How was your Father's Day? Mine could not have been better!! #fathersday #family
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@PaulKonrad
Paul Konrad
1 year
Best part of my morning was seeing my daughter with @anabelaval on @WGNMorningNews
@WGNMorningNews
WGN Morning News
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. @anabelaval went Around Town on a scavenger hunt and was able to find the first thing on her list: @PaulKonrad 's favorite child 🥰 More videos here:
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Paul Konrad
6 years
I am working tonight on WGN TV 9pm News! There is clearly a staffing problem if they are having me stink up the weekend shows here. Join me here for a quick chat.
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Paul Konrad
6 years
When did they close Dominick’s? I was just there last Thursday!??
@vanishedchicago
Vanished Chicagoland
6 years
The funniest thing I saw today on @WGNMorningNews was when @PaulKonrad said that Jewel and Dominick's have great potato salad. And @laurenjiggetts said Dominicks is closed. Loved it.
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Ran the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 40 years ago with my dad. Fun to see my kids Klaus and Lillianna continue the great #chicago tradition. Time flies...
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Paul Konrad
6 years
#MustWatch This really is the video of the month that you MUST watch. Very beautiful and touching. #WouldntChangeAThing
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Paul Konrad
7 years
Excited for a fun night!! #Halloween @albertalmorajr you have a Big Big Fan!! @cubs
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Paul Konrad
7 years
So pleased to meet my beautiful great-niece Violet Mae. She has wonderful parents!! Congrats @xxkate38 and Tyler!!
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Paul Konrad
7 years
My children bring me so much joy. So thankful for each moment with them. My oldest daughter made the volleyball...
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On this date 15 years ago, I celebrated one of the great days in my life. My son Klaus Josef was born. I love...
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