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It’s impossible to take a picture of nothing.   Blackness has no photons.  Here’s a visual aid for the Concrete Operationalists reading this. Last night I needed some time on the water, as did my friend Quiet Man. I picked … Continue reading →

I’ve been gone six days. Worthy events, all.  Board meeting(s), OIA Rendezvous, interviews and conversations, hanging out with friends at the pub (where the real work happens), a visit to the skunk works at Confluence, and good barbeque. Still, being away … Continue reading →

I’ve struggled finding time (making time) to write here.  No excuses, but some possible explanations;  it has been nutso-busy with travel, busy time at the shop, and family stuff all wound up into a nice little stress bundle.  No question … Continue reading →

I usually bring three or four airplane books when I travel. This time the trip was short, I didn’t bring the noise cancelling headphones, an the iPod stayed in its case.  I was also terribly anti-social. My row-mates were probably … Continue reading →

Yep.  I know.  It has been a busy month. I’ll get it on right away.  By right away, I mean as soon as I come up for air. Respectfully submitted, Canoelover

Driving to Normal, Illinois is not one of the more exciting drives of the Midwest, unless you have a penchant for corn (or soybeans).  But when Canoelover Jr. needs a lift to Normal, you suck it up and go to … Continue reading →

Son 1.0 is working on his Environmental Science merit badge, the last one he needs before he can get his Eagle Scout. So we’re spending a good deal of time these days going over requirements, looking for areas to complete … Continue reading →

My name is Canoelover, and I’m a kayaker.  It’s been 21 hours since my last kayak. Hello, Canoelover. The P&H Delphin has been around conceptually for a while.  I think I saw a drawing of it last summer, and I … Continue reading →

Governor James Doyle The Little House on the Lake Madison, Wisconsin Dear Governor Doyle, I’m a Democrat, and I held my nose and voted for you in the last election.  I will not do that again. The primary is coming, … Continue reading →

I don’t use the word hero except in rare cases.  Kurt Mead isn’t exactly a hero, but I do admire his encyclopedic knowledge of odes. Epicordulia princeps, a Prince Baskettail I took some pictures last week.  And by some, I … Continue reading →