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I didn’t name it. My friend Andrew Luter did. Thanks, Andrew. The back story is this. I used to work as a statistician, specifically in epidemiology for the Department of Health. Since a lot of epi involves 2×2 tables, I … Continue reading →

You be the judge. CL

Have a wonderful, wonderful day.    Canoelover

Spent a good chunk of today helping Sam Crowley teach a group of perspective instructors.  Sam’s an ACA Instructor Trainer (IT) who certifies instructors who learn the skills to model and teach proper technique.  More importantly he’s a good friend … Continue reading →

Blantant product placement. 2 c. milk.  Our family prefers Sassy Cow Creamery Skim. 3/4 c. cocoa powder.  Trust me on this. 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. Penzey’s Chili Powder 3000. Heat milk, whisk in the cocoa.  It will look more like … Continue reading →

Sunflowers, somewhere in South Dakota. I grew up in the West and spent a lot of time in California and Utah, where mountains are what it’s all about.  You climb them, look at them, and generally, everyone assumes that beauty … Continue reading →

Falconry?  No way.  I prefer snailing. Why? Snails do not have sharp talons.  No glove is needed.   Snails also leave a mucus behind that acts as a waterproof coating, saving me the trouble of using waterproofing restorer. Falconry is … Continue reading →

Thanks, veterans (and active duty folks).  It’s a tough time to be a soldier.  Hope you’ll be home with your husbands and wives, parents, sisters, brothers, girlfriends and boyfriends this time next year.  To the thousands of you in VA … Continue reading →

Took a short (2 hour) paddle this morning on the Sugar River.  Bill Kueper, VP from Wenonah Canoe, was down for an overnight visit.  We solved all the world’s problems.  But since the world won’t listen to us, we settled … Continue reading →

A lot of people tell me I have the perfect job. This could be offensive to me if I felt the person saying that had a clue as to what my job really entails.  Truth is, a lot of the … Continue reading →