A few observations from inside the polar vortex: - For what seems like the first time in days, I saw birds this morning and heard them singing. This seems like a good sign. Where do they go when it gets this cold? There are, of course, places that … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: At the Christmas Parade
December 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
This is my first Madison Monday post in a while, basically because I’ve become something of a reclusive shut-in. I’d blame it on the weather, but really, I’m just going through a phase where all in all, I’d rather be on my couch with the family than … [Read more...]
Re-Post: Madison Monday: a local holiday
November 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday here in Madison; time to think about shopping locally. If you're out and about tomorrow, be sure to stop by Village Lights Bookstore. To support Indie bookstores, young adult author Julia Karr and poet Norbert … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Thoughts while walking Hatcher Hill
October 21, 2013 By 2 Comments
- The wind in fall. I love the sense that when the wind blows in the fall, a dark cloud or rain cannot be far behind. It is a wind that is bound to bring something with it besides the mere moving around of air. - On specificity. All … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: The rain-maker
October 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
Yes, we got a lot of rain in Madison over the weekend. If you didn't see any of the videos of the falls at Clifty over the weekend, you should check them out. But that is not what this post is about. This post is about the strange phenomenon a … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: Madison Rules (Re-Post)
September 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In honor of Chautauqua weekend, a re-post of Madison rules for out-of-towners. This upcoming weekend is Chautauqua, a time when a lot of out-of-towners descend on Madison to buy some art, eat some good food, and listen to some lovely music. And … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: At a high school football game
September 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last Friday for the first time in over 20 years, I went to a high school football game. It was something of an existential crisis. My step-daughter was performing at half-time, and that was delightful. I think my husband and I were the goofiest … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: The 8 o’clock class
September 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For the first time since my very first semester at Hanover, I'm teaching an 8 o'clock class. This is as early as you can possibly take or teach a class at Hanover. The 8 o'clock class my first year at Hanover was in Hendrix, a building set off on … [Read more...]
Madison Monday: The tree next door
September 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Last Thursday, the tree service came to take down the big pine tree that stood beside the church next door. We knew it was coming. My husband was outside on the day they came to check it out–to make their final decision. “I think they’re going to cut … [Read more...]
Call me sugar
August 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Please do not actually call me sugar. I might punch you. Today's post is by my good friend, Jennie. Check out her hilarious blog, strandedinselma, and my guest post there today. When Robyn asked me to write something for her blog, I nearly peed my … [Read more...]
