Category Archives: Wisconsin

A Right Deserved by All

Today, after a few running pals expressed concern about my foot pain, I decided to do the responsible thing and call the doctor to check it out. I called this morning and got an appointment at 2:20 the same day. … Continue reading

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What Can You Make With 10 Paper Clips?

Today, I am grateful to have so much (fun) work to do that I don’t have time to post a thoughtful gratitude today. Instead, a list… new haircut a dozen thank you letters from students at Viterbo for my lecture … Continue reading

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The Wunderkind of Sun Prairie

This morning I did yet another grant writing seminar for an enthusiastic group. The difference today was that the audience was a third grade classroom! One of the teachers in the District is working with his class to submit an … Continue reading

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Polling Place #33, Olbrich Gardens, Madison, WI

As a matter of contrast to this morning’s international voting photos, I thought I would post a few from my polling place this afternoon. Olbrich Gardens. I love how the palm fronds make it look like we might live somewhere … Continue reading

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A Walk on The Lake

As we hunker down for 10 more inches of snow (on top of the freezing rain from this morning), I am really grateful that Diene and I took the time yesterday evening to take a walk and enjoy the rare … Continue reading

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Another Reason to Breakup with the News

It has been a long winter. There is not doubt about that. We have spent a lot of time shoveling, scraping, and pushing cars out of snowbanks. Still, does this quote, taken from the Capital Times, make anyone feel better? … Continue reading

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