To George
I never owned a dog. When I was growing up we had cats on the farm but they were working cats. Their job was to control the local mouse population;…
The Trip – Part 2
The Trip - Part 2: We make our way to Yellowstone National Park Heading out of the Bighorn National Forest we drove through Cody, Wyoming, and into the East Entrance…
The Trip – Part 1
The Trip - Part 1: We hit the Road to the Badlands and Black Hills We left Madison and headed west on I-90. Our first stop was a quick overnighter at…
So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright
Architects may come and Architects may go and Never change your point of view. When I run dry I stop awhile and think of you.* Kathy and I drove out…
In a pickle
There are many garden delights that people enjoy in the summer -- sweet corn, peas, beans, squash, melons, strawberries, some people even like tomatoes -- but cucumbers ripening on the vine sing a…
Fever peaks
After months of struggling with Island Fever, we finally took the cure! In case you haven't been following along, for the past couple of months many of the Sustacheks, Sorensens, and…
Mixed emotions
As I've said before, my blog entries are usually rather light-hearted. However, I have another more serious thought to share today. Last week I volunteered taking pictures for the UW…
A day at the zoo
Yesterday a bunch of Sustacheks, Salituros, and Sorensens made the trek to Mad City to celebrate Jimmy's 24th birthday. His is one of the few birthdays that I remember because…
When does 28 = 3?
Small towns in Northern Wisconsin are known for their fishing, forests, and friendliness. They are not, however, known for their abilities in mathematics. How else can you explain a town…
Music fun
I'm in trouble because it's been so long since I posted anything new here. A few weeks ago I even got a call from Florida complaining that my site was getting…