I’ve been thinking about my trip to BlogHer. And my plan was to download what’s in my brain from my Chicago experience— into my Wisconsin reality. I figured my brain cells would fire away just setting foot on a college campus. The University of Wisconsin is one of the nation’s great institutions of higher learning. […]
my kind of town
We have a history, Chicago and I. The first time I was there I was 16 and I spent 6 weeks at Northwestern with other high school seniors from all over the United States. That summer included my first Rolling Stones concert and daily instruction in journalism—which turned out to be the ONLY education I […]
the hand off
Paul’s bike ride across Iowa is a tough act to follow. I really enjoyed being able to participate in this adventure across the American heartland. And while sampling 25 pies tempted me at times, most of the week I was grateful that my butt remained in a comfortable chair and not on a 2- inch […]
Brain drops keep falling in my head
Let me get a couple of things out of the way quickly: pie number 25 yesterday was of the pumpkin variety. I am done with pie for a long time. I am still open to a good corn on the cob, though. I don’t feel I have thanked enough people enough. Chris in Ottumwa was a […]
M.I.A.
Hello? Remember me? I’ve been unnaturally quiet but I’m still here. Even though Paul has been hogging (appropriate word if you’ve been following) my space. I’ll be back as usual tomorrow but I had to interrupt today because July 17 came and went and I didn’t even salute the day that V and I were married […]
The Long Hard Journey into night
First, I want to start with some clarifications from yesterday’s blog. Yes, I am still of sound mind. And, the last 35 miles yesterday were not bad. Second, I have written waivers from the kid in the last picture. Now that the formalities are out of the way, it is time to introduce you to […]
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