The problem with children who can read is that they read newspaper headlines and the crawler on the news on the ubiquitous televisions in restaurants across America. News editors don't hesitate to employ alarm tactics to grab attention. We as viewers and consumers complain, but … [Read more...] about Tell Me Some Good News
Dirt and Noise
Climbing Chimney Rock – Wordless Wednesday
Wisconsin Peanut Squares
Every time I come home from visiting Mac Daddy's family in Wisconsin I need to detox. I eat my weight in kneecaps and peanut squares. I also indulge in local beer. Can you blame me? After 15 years of visiting Wisconsin, you'd think I would know how to pack better. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Peanut Squares
A Humble Thank You on Veterans Day
A mere THANK YOU isn't enough. It's so glaringly, painfully inadequate. But it's all I have. Thank you, veterans and all those who serve our country. You represent all that is brave, good, selfless, and strong in our world. … [Read more...] about A Humble Thank You on Veterans Day
New Glarus Brewing Company – 5:00 Fridays TM
I love Wisconsin. Oh sure, it's the butt of jokes at times. We snort at John Candy's mention of Sheboygan and think everyone breaks out into spontaneous polka. I do admit, however, to giggling a tish at the hearty Midwestern accent. Wisconsin is replete with stereotypes, but it … [Read more...] about New Glarus Brewing Company – 5:00 Fridays TM
Stuff I Like
I think it's only fair to rattle off a list of things I like. I did, after all, complain about stuff I just don't like earlier in the week. I'm nothing if not fair and balanced, so here goes. These are things that bemuse me or make me go mmmmmm.... The library -- Lordy, I do … [Read more...] about Stuff I Like