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Went to the dermatologist a few days ago.  I had a manky-looking mole sort of thing that Stephanie was concerned about.  It was annoying but not that big of a deal, but it’s a quick visit and I have good … Continue reading →

See?  No odonates.  Just a beetle. Beetles are just as cool as odes.   Grasping at straws,   Canoelover

For you troglodytes who didn’t want to see the Eastern Forktail (Ischnura verticalis) here she is (she is a she). Lovely, eh? Below is a common variant. Even non-geeks can spot the reason for the Eastern Forktail’s name. Defiantly, Canoelover

As fall closes in on us, I start to feel sorta bummed because there are few odes left…just the stragglers who are too determined to procreate and are  postponing the inevitable.  But they seemed to me happy (as much as … Continue reading →

I found another odonate site. I was just minding my own business.

The Ninth Annual Order of Wisconsin River Lovers (OWL) Trip is coming soon, September 26-27, 2008. I can’t wait…it’s my favorite paddle of the year, and it’s just an overnight.  All solo canoes.  A dozen of my friends…great pot luck…it’s … Continue reading →

My sweet kids got me this cool firepit for last year’s father’s day. We haven’t used it enough, maybe a half-dozen times last summer.  But we did use it last night and it was awesome. I think we’re going to … Continue reading →

Maybe she has a tremendous capacity to concentrate on a task.  Maybe she’s just “laser focused.”  Maybe she is “mission driven.” Or maybe Gracie is a Black Lab’s Black Lab.  There are a few nouns we don’t use around her…food … Continue reading →

Ian had his second Cross Country invitational this season. It is an inspiring sight, seeing all those kids getting psyched, channeling all the hard work and training into 20-25 minutes of pure, honest effort. It is a family atmosphere, and … Continue reading →

Thought you might like a new wallpaper picture for your desktop. Costco’s meat department can be a work of art… Gustatorially submitted,    Canoelover P.S.  Rosie, they had Canadian Bacon too!  But it was not artistically arranged so I passed.