When I was a youngster, a family from Chicago moved into the place around the corner.  Thirty-odd years later and we’ve lost another local patriarch.  The thing that got me…View post

After my stint at the Big Top the other night, I was able to watch some of the other acts, including standup comedian Mike Mercury.  Sometimes folks tell me I…View post

So you’re in charge of both daughters for the evening.  They require entertainment.  You have a pig pen.  And a large accumulation of windfall apples.  You get yourself a bucket…View post

Due to a previous commitment, I will not be able to attend, but if you’re anywhere near Spring Green, Wisconsin, this Saturday the 19th, I hope you’ll consider stopping by…View post

Started a saudade tag a while back, and just found this in the Sneezing Cow archives: Made it to Wichita.  That’s quite a stretch there, driving down from Lincoln.  Lots…View post