Angelkeep Journals: A post-4th political pedigree puzzlement
Reflecting on July 4th celebrations never included a question of “Should we grill,” but rather, “What shall we grill?” Something on the...
Revisiting childhood memories at the Salamonie
Recently, Sarah and I took the boys (her husband, Dustin, included) to the Salamonie. I missed them dearly and needed some sister...
Enjoying the dog days of summer with two cool canines
Since we’re now in the dog days of summer — the 40-day period that lasts from July 3 to Aug. 11 —...
Notes on life from the World’s Largest Ball of Paint
For at least 12 hours last weekend, I held a world record.
The journey...
An annual effort brings annual, and timely, lessons
It was about a year ago — well, actually, it was exactly 52 weeks ago — this Saturday space was utilized to mark...
Anelkeep Journals: Lucky to have lawn clover
There are new proponents purporting the planting of lawn with only clover rather than grass. The primary advantage comes in the fact...
Distracted drivers downright distressing
Last week’s summer solstice — the longest day of the year — marked the official beginning of a new season. It’s one...
This could be the most impactful column of the 21st century
There are some news stories that get blown out of proportion or they get more attention than they deserve.
Angelkeep Journals: Thousands of antennae — zero TV viewing
Today’s first day of summer arrives with antennae pointing tens of thousands of directions. Not one single TV or radio station can...
A Father’s Day fuel-pump fiasco in Alaska
It was August 2004, and my two friends and I were camping in a gas station parking lot in the town of...