Squirrel Lunchable (TM)
When we moved to Red Wing we were unprepared for the learning experience that comes from living under or near five massive, aged, oak trees.
My Wife: The Neighborhood Hero
Living in the city I thought my powers of observation were no longer useful, but I was wrong. I observe, then send out The Melissa to solve the problem
Let’s abduct some ducks!
I like to play games. Not the kind where you toy with people’s emotions and mess them up, but board games.
How is Your Election Official Doing?
Election officials are quitting or retiring at unheard-of rates. It will take years to replace all the election knowledge that is walking out the door.
Swimming with the Children of King Henry VIII
Four more laps in the pool with the children of King Henry VIII.
Swimming with the Six Wives of King Henry VIII
I love swimming laps, but it’s a little monotonous. I as yet don’t have a way to play music while I swim (working on it), so instead I think about the six wives of King Henry VIII, one per lap.
Finally! A Civics Website for Adults
Here’s a website to check out—civics information actually meant for adults!
More American Obligations…
Here are the remaining five obligations Richard Haass posits in his book The Bill of Obligations.
Should we have obligations as well as rights?
We defend our rights as citizens, but what about our obligations?
Happy Place, but Odd Happy Songs
My Happy Place: Dark beach, flashlight, lots of shells, and two really odd songs.