The island of Ireland covers a bit more than one-third of the area of its neighbor to the east, Great Britain, or my native and home U.S. state of Minnesota, in the middle of North America. …
“This town is infested with squirrels, have you noticed?”
“I’d rather say it’s rich with squirrels.”
― Elizabeth McKenzie, The Portable Veblen
Idelight in the sight of gray squirrels that scamper through and around my backyard. Sometimes, four of five of the critters chase each other in circles and figure…
“Do not save what is left after spending; instead spend what is left after saving.” — Warren Buffett
In August 2021, I published the article How to Buy Series I US Savings Bonds. At that time, the US Treasury paid an interest rate of 3.54% on Series I bonds (commonly…
As I hiked into Essex Park this morning, I crossed the pedestrian bridge on the way to the park’s brush pile, frequently filled with birds as they hunt for seeds and insects. But today, it was empty of birds. So, I walked into the meadow and took a path other…
Most birds are sensitive creatures who will fly away at the sight of a human or when humans approach too closely for their comfort. …
“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.”―Albert Einstein
I enjoy listening to many styles and genres of music. But in recent years, the soundtracks of musicals…
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite — only a sense of existence.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Thanksgiving Day wherever you may be in…
“Sometimes I think life is just a rodeo. The trick is to ride and make it to the bell.” — John Fogerty
A look back to my first decade reveals a tumultuous and violent period in America. An early memory is an image on television of two-year-old John F. Kennedy…
“The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.”-Bob Dylan in “Blowin’ in the Wind”
Southeastern Minnesota, where I grew up and still live, is located in the northern reaches of the United States Midwest region, known for its violent weather and gusty winds. As an avid cyclist from a…
My wife and I do not binge-watch. We never have. But some programs, especially several from the United Kingdom, have tempted us to adopt the reportedly unhealthy practice. For instance, take Luther, Poldark, and The Crown. Their acting, production qualities, and magnetism (especially the conniving nature of George Warleggan in…
