Category Archives: nature
Frozen Oak Leaves and Pine Groves
The tree on the edge of the icy embankment barely held me; I felt its thin trunk slide through my glove’s grip. I held on as tight as I could with one hand, my other clutching the camera. I can’t … Continue reading
Cutting Through The Rain and Fog
This morning it startled me enough to nearly choke on my oatmeal. Thunder, lightning and pouring rain. It just seemed out of place in January in Wisconsin. I ran out to my car, my pants getting drenched. My upper-body, on … Continue reading
Starting 2008 with a Sore Tailbone
I could easily hibernate all winter. I’d just write a few hours online dressed in my robe and sleep the rest of the day, waking up only to eat starchy food. Damn The Man, making his 40 hours a week … Continue reading
Snow, Snow, Go Away
It’s been snowing nonstop for two weeks. I know this is Wisconsin, but I was really counting on global warming to give us the mild winter that we had last year. Perfect for running outside after work. This morning I … Continue reading
Youssou N’dour Comes To Madison
We arrived late enough that the usher walked us to our seats (second row!) while Youssou N’dour sang his first song. Of course there were people who were sitting in our seats that the usher had to kick out. I … Continue reading
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The Things We Pack
Today I spoke to the Sauk Prairie Rotary Club in Praire du Sac about the Ambassadorial Scholarship, Project Japale Goune, and the gobs of gratitude I have for Rotary. I couldn’t have asked for a better day to travel – … Continue reading
