Category Archives: winter
When Robert Frost Is Wrong
I set out for a late afternoon of skiing on Lake Monona today and was grateful to see a lot of other people, many dogs, and even some snowblowers out on the frozen lake. (Neighbors were clearing a ice skating … Continue reading
Fissures and my fastest run of 2009
Up early and restless, I decided to venture out for a walk on the frozen Lake Monona. Each step I took cracked the ice-crusted snow cover and made a satisfying crunching sound. They echoed off the banks of the lake, … Continue reading
A surprise waiting for me in the freezer
Recently, a friend told me the story of a family reptile pet that died during winter (I think it was a frog or lizard). Since the family wanted to bury it, they kept it in the freezer all winter until … Continue reading
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Feuerzangenbowle punch
I’ve been losing a lot of cords lately – first my iPod charger and then my photo memory card reader. I am still not convinced that there isn’t a thief among us, but hey – I’ve bought replacements and once … Continue reading
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