General Musings
Things that don’t fit into previously established categories
Snakes on the Trail
Late August and early September have be absolutely spectacular here. This is good because the rest of the summer was miserable – cool, wet, and climate changed. To celebrate, Maia, our friend Andy, and I biked down to Moose Lake State Park on the Willard Munger State Trail. Actually, Andy left us for another woman... more »
Sometimes they break down, and it’s not all bad
I’m talking about my children, of course. Last Saturday night Sherry and I were awakened about about 4:00 a.m. by our sobbing 19-year-old. Recently returned from a year in college in Mexico, she’s back living at home. Anyway, she collapsed on the bed with us beside herself (on top of Sherry beside me, to be more accurate), and... more »
Mexican Resolution
I’ve been a negligent blogger, and for that I’m sorry. The long and short if it is as follows. Kylie returned from Mexico May 10 in good health. Her original itinerary was for May 20. She is working bussing tables at the Duluth Grill for the summer, and plans to live at home and... more »
Update on situation H1N1: Offspring south of the border
I’m mostly impressed by my sensitivity to the pork industry. I’ve made the complete conversion to the H1N1 moniker. Regarding daughter x, though, who has been re-enacting the whole Romero cannon and its sequels with her friend cuacho at an undiscolsed location (stiff-limbed H1N1 victims roam the streets, moaning and pawing at the cuacho family... more »
Swine from a father’s point-of-flu
Aaargh! My daughter has spent the whole year studying at the UDLA in Cholula, Mexico. She’s got three weeks to go, and now this swine flu breaks out! My first reaction was that Mexico’s a big country, and she’s not in Mexico City where the epidemic is concentrated. We should just have her sit... more »
Digestive Digest
I’ve been a pretty poor poster recently, and for that I’m sorry. And what I have posted has mostly been about my digestion. For that, I’m sorry as well. It just dawned on my, faithful reader, that I’ve left you hanging in this digestive dirge without resolution. For all you know, I’m dead. I’m not. Here’s an... more »
Maia’s Duluth Central Jazz Band Wins Eau Claire Festival
My daughter Maia plays tenor sax in the Duluth Central Jazz Band. They’ve really come together this year, and for the first time since forever, have one the festival. Here’s their performance from the Saturday evening concert featuring Chris Caine on trombone. Maia is right behind him. Enjoy all 7:12. HVViw-69AjM more »
Show Couch 2009
Here’s 2 minutes of pure joy. JMdFe9s1HP8 In some parts of Canada, they’d call this a snow chesterfield. more »
On CAT scans and overheard coffee shop revolution chatter
One week into my 45th year, I was privvy to a revolution plot and had my first CAT Scan. Why did I put the scan off so long? I realize these gizzmos have been around for awhile, but this was my first opportunity to slip into the donut. Actually, the scan was a non-event except for the half gallon of... more »
On Birthdays, Busses, Imposters, Healing Touch, and Digestive Health
I celebrated my 45th birthday earlier in the week with a morning trip to my local Digestive Health Center. I was walking the four blocks to the nearest bus stop when it happened again. My friend Kevin, on his way out the door, asked, “Are you headed to work?” I decided on candor. “No. I’m catching a... more »