The ancient city of Etzanoa found near Arkansas City, Kansas by Dr. Donald Blakeslee is under excavation since 2016. Last month a drone using a broad range of technologies mapped and confirmed the site of two thousand dwellings and a ceremonial center that Spanish conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado saw in 1541. Each house would […]
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The days are cooler. We decided to go to Olbrich Gardens on last Saturday and for a paddle on Lake Wingra on Sunday. The gardens were cleverly arranged with one way paths to avoid congestion and allow for social distancing. In only an hour at Olbrich, we felt we’d been away for the whole day. […]
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Our garden is not symmetrical, ordered, or precise. Kings of France would look askance. No manicured lawn, no topiaries, no annuals. We have low mow grass where kids can run and as many native wildflowers as I can take care of, and then some. Currently the bumblebees and honey bees are feeding on Culver’s root, […]
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Baseball legend Rod Carew published a new memoir, One Tough Out: Fighting Off Life’s Curveballs (2020). His life story hits it out of the park, with luck, talent and faith he went from poverty-stricken beginnings in Panama to a stellar career in the major leagues. For me growing up in Minnesota, his name was synonymous […]
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Independence and freedom are ideals worth celebrating. Liberty for all is what will make us one Humanity. We live in a friendly neighborhood in Madison. Last Saturday we donned masks and joined them for a small outdoor, social-distanced July Fourth celebration. Here’s the beautiful show our neighbors gave us. In Mexico, Central and South America, […]
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We were out for a drive, Eagle and I, three miles from our house up hill and down dale. I was focused on the road when Eagle piped up from the back seat, “Wow, look! Two cranes!” “Where?” “Right there. Right there!” they said. I imagine Eagle was pointing wildly, but I couldn’t see. I […]
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