I ate at the Empire on the recommendation of my friends John and Julie. I recall sitting quietly (as opposed to loudly, blatantly, flippantly, etc.) beside the window after looking…View post

After taking in a local art show (with pieces by several friends including mixed media artist Lori Chilefone), I set out into the night (OK, it wasn’t dark yet and…View post

For me, it all began with the poems she read at an open mic night in Downsville, Wisconsin, way back when I didn’t know what to do.  I guess I…View post

Frost in the chicken yard this morning.

Spent an afternoon stacking wood.  Not well, apparently.  Because when I took my daughter out to show her the progress made (she has a vested interest), I heard a tick…tick…tick…View post