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how many part II

I wrote a post several years ago about how many canoes I have. Some of you asked me what has changed since then, I wanted to update y’all. A lot of change, as you may imagine. Because of my profession, … Continue reading

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to build a canoe

I made the strategic error of selecting a dog breed that is hardly a logical choice for a canoe dog. That said, I’d do it all over again. Lucy is the sweetest Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland cross ever bred. She also weighs … Continue reading

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yin and yang

It’s mid-April, which in Wisconsin means it’s 36 in the morning at 70 in the later afternoon. That’s April. Oh, and two weeks ago today I was snowshoeing in ten inches of fresh, heavy snow just to tire out Dog … Continue reading

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a shot across the bow

Well, it has been a strange autumn. Firstborn was home from the Brooklyn for Thanksgiving, which is always a treat. Great food, better company. We usually paddle over the Christmas break, but it was nice out, and last year we … Continue reading

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collateral damage

My wife has a lovely little vegetable garden. I have ground squirrel traps set in the backyard around Stephanie’s garden as they like to eat her veggies, and the fencing and marigolds weren’t holding them off. Checking the traps, I … Continue reading

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the day I hugged the man in the parking lot

The white van pulled into my shop, dripping with gear, looking like someone was living in it. There were bikes strapped on the back, but the right-wing bumper stickers and giant NRA emblem were clearly visible. No big deal, it … Continue reading

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A minyan of one

Two weeks ago I was visiting my favorite special ed teacher and redhead in Brooklyn. We were driving to get dinner on the BQE, and as I was about to cross over the East River into Manhattan, I saw a large … Continue reading

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claudio

I have a receding hairline. Actually, it’s in full retreat. I’m balding, so I chose to finish the job Mother Nature and testosterone have started.  When I travel, I often use it as an excuse to get a hot shave … Continue reading

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river notes – the lower yahara

Second installment of my podcast, this time on the lower Yahara River with my sweetie.

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why I read the vulgate

I like dead languages. I like sick and almost comatose languages too (Sicilian), but let’s stick with Latin. Because Latin is awesome. Sometimes for yucks I read the Latin Vulgate. I am weird, I get it.  The reason I like it … Continue reading

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