Posted On: May 20, 2022
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Sunsets always impress at Sutherland Park in Sioux City—that’s in Iowa.
How many times have I gathered with friends to throw frisbee, swill beer, play guitars, sing songs, take pics, kick off reunion opening ceremonies,…
Posted On: February 25, 2022
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That finger-pointer might be saying, “Have fun, but…beware of crowds!”
New Orleans (a.k.a. NOLA, as regulars and insiders call it) may be the most magical, entertaining city in the USA. Despite an onslaught of weather…
Posted On: December 17, 2021
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If you conquer fear, you can do dangerous things worry-free!
As I write this near St. Paul, news radio keeps telling us about yesterday’s weather records: Highest temperature; highest dewpoint; first December tornado(s); first December…
Posted On: December 6, 2021
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You’ll see it all in P-Town, even perky water-bikes at sunrise!
My daughter chose Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and has acclimated swimmingly to a life of higher learning, new friendships, and next-level…
Posted On: December 3, 2021
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The post-it says: The bigger the headache, the bigger the pill
Don’t ever travel. Or leave home. You learn about things, yes! But never forget: You must go home again. And…you will encounter things you…
Posted On: October 1, 2021
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Nut Goodies have been a coveted, regional treat forever. But as a beer? Did not see that coming!
You’d have to be living under a vineyard to not be aware of the craft beer revolution…
Posted On: September 24, 2021
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The warm daze always ends too quickly, so savor every morsel, moment, and…memory.
My favorite season always flies away too fast, like the loons on the lake that arrive with bombastic fanfare after ice-out, and…
Posted On: July 30, 2021
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Mini Donuts Smothered in Orange
That’s the sun about to set, although the full moon this month looked much the same. Dusty orange. In MN, especially when the wind is out of the north, we…
Posted On: July 9, 2021
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Mick Sterling and 12 musicians perform an outstanding Springsteen tribute show at Crooners, an innovative MN super-club.
I know. The proper photo would show off euphoric music-head crowds of fans, not the band. But when…
Posted On: June 25, 2021
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In this whirling, churlish world, the full moon remains one peaceful event the whole planet adores.
The full moon showed her lovely face last (Thursday) night—startlingly radiant in gold and hinting of many nicknames. To…
