Category Archives: Catch-all
What a Difference Two Months Makes
A look at our backyard on October 9 and on December 9 of 2009, which illustrates how dramatically a place in Wisconsin can change in two months. Continue reading
Shared Experiences
We regret that our younger friends have missed out on the experience of looking out at the Moon early on a summer evening, knowing that there are a couple of guys standing there and looking back. We also regret that … Continue reading
The Beaver House … c. 1920 – 2009
The Beaver House was originally built as a farm house in the Kickapoo River valley north of La Farge in the early 20th century. As most houses built during that period, its wood frame was built from large, dense and … Continue reading
Dancing thru the Stars …Moon and Venus
Something cool happened in the sky tonight. When Venus is high in the sky after sunset, every month there is a chance that the passing crescent moon will pass close by. But we are struggling to remember the last time … Continue reading
A Prediction
In the next several weeks of nooze chatter, we won’t hear about the war, the Libby trial, the dismal state of the economy, the emergency of global warming, or any of the other urgent issues that cry for public attention. … Continue reading
A Great Progressive Voice is Gone
Molly Ivins left us today. I’d write more of a tribute if I had more time tonight. The best tribute I can offer right now is to ask you to click on the link above and peruse some of her … Continue reading
Why the flags are at half-mast
James Brown. At least that’s who I’m thinking about when I see the lowered flags. A couple of years ago they were lowered for Ray Charles. But I’m really getting sick of old presidents stealing the spotlight when great musicians … Continue reading