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The Sojourn in Pictures: Wisconsin
Part 9 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Yesterday: Minnesota One of the most elaborate state signs, replete with governor… I guess when you have governors for 4 consecutive terms (see Tommy Thompson), it feels like something…
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Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City
It’s hard to believe that Friday night marked the ninth time I’ve seen Counting Crows live. To this day, I would probably rather spend time watching them in concert than see almost anyone else I haven’t seen – actively choosing…
The Sojourn in Pictures: Minnesota
Part 8 in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Friday: South Dakota (part two) One of the cooler state-entry signs: The Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth. It’s hard to see because of the trees directly behind her,…
Duck and Cover #1132
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The Sojourn in Pictures: South Dakota (part two)
Part 7b in a 16-part stately series pictorially documenting the Sojourn. Yesterday: South Dakota (part one) Today, we finish up South Dakota, with the Badlands through Mitchell… The Badlands are a bit like a lunar landscape: Or perhaps like Mars:…
The Shorter Story
Yesterday, I completed* the first short story that I’ve written in years – possibly more than five years. Entitled Name Game, it still needs some editing before too many other people read it (hence the asterisk), but I think it…
Duck and Cover #1131
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Get Your Bubble On
Consider this a brief follow-up to last week’s examination of existing home sales figures… Good news! (Again.) New home sales are soaring, exceeding expectations, and signaling that despite people not having jobs, money, or much credit, everyone’s buying a home.…