Author Archives: canoelover

I have a deep backyard with a sort of wild ravine behind it. The city owns it, but judging from the state of repair, it’s of no worth to them and is of much worth to me. It has become … Continue reading →

Ian needed to make a art metal project for his art class. and decided to make a crab. I think it is supposed to be Gil the Crab, so we staged a few shots.Ian has become a natural metal artist. … Continue reading →

It was my first day of work at the State Department of Labor in my new position of Statistician for the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The date was December 17th, 1990. I showed up with a tie on (first mistake), … Continue reading →

A nice walk in the Arb revealed some new treats. We found not one but three wood poppy patches (Stylophorum diphyllum). They don’t last for more than a few days once they bloom, so it was nice to see them. … Continue reading →

The Pasque Flowers (Anemone pulsatilla) are late this year. They are supposed to bloom around Easter (Pasqua in Italian) but someone forgot to tell the Pasque flowers that Easter was early this year. No matter, they’re here now, and I’m … Continue reading →

Getting ReadyThe IsthmusLakeside StreetCapitol City Bike PathAround Monona BaySelf Portrait of Happy Cyclist Who Should Really Be Looking Where He Is Going Just another thing to love about Madison.

Starts May 9th. Goes for a week (hence the name). Go here to sign up: http://www.bfw.org/btww/2008btwwmadison.php Remember, one does not live by paddling alone. Paddle to work day is fun, but it’s a bit of a convoluted affair for me … Continue reading →

“People hate those who make them feel their own inferiority.” – Phillip Chesterfield (1694–1773) I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote today. A few friends of mine are being hammered by their peers for daring to challenge the status … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever driven down Monroe Street in Madison, you’ve passed Parman’s. Keith, Clayt (a.k.a. Junior), and Gary, Junior’s son, run the finest ex-gas station I’ve ever patronized. I say ex- because the DNR made them pull their tanks and … Continue reading →