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ca. 1991, Curtis Companion on Lake Wingra. Still have that boat. Always will. Opening photo albums from 15 years ago is a pretty jarring experience. Things you remember as happening yesterday actually happened back when you not only had hair, … Continue reading →

As I have said before, I consider myself something of an archivist when it it comes to solo canoes. There are too many wonderful solos that are unappreciated for what they are, and I consider it a duty to preserve … Continue reading →

One of the benefits of my work is that I sometime don’t. “Why Work Wednesdays” should have been my idea, but happily someone on my staff decided it would be good to have various trips, led by different folks from … Continue reading →

While I consider myself left-of-center, I draw the line somewhere. I propose the National Leftist Cliché Elimination Act, which states: I. No person shall affix more than one bumper sticker to their aut0mobile except: in cases where the automobile is … Continue reading →

Seems fitting my 500th blog posting is about an odonate, one that I’ve never seen before even though they’re fairly common. S. vicinum, or a Yellow-Legged Meadowhawk. This particular Sympetrum likes to perch on the ground, and I just about … Continue reading →

I love late summer days, especially sunrises. The light quality this time of year is begging for photographers to get up early and stay up until sundown. The reds of the sunsets are most memorable, but as you might recall … Continue reading →

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When I was invited to paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail with a group of writers, photographers and retailers (they considered me a triple threat), I had no idea what I was in for. I had seen pictures of the … Continue reading →

…from someone who wants to help me “monetize my blog.” Apparently I have enough readers (thanks!) to warrant it. I replied that I was earning everything I expected from my blog already. I love to blacksmith. I tried a few … Continue reading →

My flight is in a few hours, but I can’t sleep because a) I’m stoked to be going paddling and b) the place where a hornet stung me on my head itches like a sonofab-tch. Oh…didn’t I mention that I … Continue reading →