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Savannah oak interlude On the way to Milwaukee’s Summerfest, I stopped at a farm where oak trees three times my age grow along the banks o...

I went for a run early this morning. I do that occasionally just to challenge myself, because between Mr.B and my walking partners, I have...

This morning I set out for the east side. You might think I was stalking this guy who lives out there, but no. I had another meeting at Moth...

I recently met someone who is an extreme sailing enthusiast (in addition to being an in-his-spare-time Hoofer's instructor, for those he...

Generally, I do not take over the counter supplements – of the type that are supposed to boost your everything, from the immune system to yo...

Are you one of those people that gives an honest answer when someone runs into you and says “how’s it goin’?” Because you know you shouldn’t...

I recently met someone who lives in Madison’s (one and only?) gated community and today I finally agreed to come over at lunchtime so that I...

I am so very impressed with this list of ten memorable things about Poland . You're on Oscar ! Here's my list: Off the top , ten t...

My calling voice this morning was the voice of work. But I haven’t the stamina from last winter. After two hours of pre-dawn lecture writing...

but soft, what light through yonder window breaks?

Thanks for emailing me this ! I deeply appreciate knowing that Lance and I were both at odds with the gods of cycling (within minutes of eac...

A friend sent me a song with these lyrics: I've been siftin' through the layers Of dusty books and faded papers They tell a story I ...

migrating geese love this place in the fall... 

hey, slow down, I need a photo! 

The sign out front says OPEN HOUSE. And it is. In fact, all the windows are open even though I should have the AC on. I’m no fool. I know r...

can one have crushes on rooms? I do... 

But my agent cannot get over the size of the master-bedroom: you can party in it , she writes. What kind of people have parties in their bed...

Since it’s just Mr. B and me, out and about, I have to configure time differently. Before: Borders Bookstore to the far far west side = 10...

Mediterranean shrimp on arugula 

I am not ashamed to admit it: I am eating at a place that has elicited the following comments: disgusting name! whoever grills macaroni ?? O...