Some day, perhaps we will find that elusive balance

We all strive for balance in our lives. Or at least, I think we all do. If you do...

Angelkeep: ‘Tis Golden Tortoise Beetle b’golly

Folks doon at the pub would have a craic over hearing this story of ye ol’ beetle as a St. Patty’s Day...

A job description? Well, you gotta love it

Last week, my boss, Dave Schultz, asked me to sit down and write out a job description...

The times, and taxes — they are (forever) a’changing

A face with a name. And a voice. It’s always good to have that connection.

Reset your clocks, stink bugs are back

Yes we returned to the archaic activity of thinking we could change time by setting a clock forward one hour. It was...

My cat is trying to kill me 

It was around 4 or 5 a.m. I had just fed the cats their wet food because it’s important for cats so...

‘Wait time’ takes on a whole new meaning with a Berner

“Wait time” is a concept familiar to all teachers and one of a myriad of strategies that educators use when working with...

Lincoln might think me a fool but hey, I get paid to do this

Two topics for this Saturday morning. First, a very brief follow-up on Friday’s latest...

Angelkeep: For the love of Lunatipula submaculata

What a beautiful bug. Crane fly identification came without hesitation, but desire lingered for a more accurate name. There were so many,...

Some parenting decisions are easy

Every decision you make as a parent isn’t life or death. And the outcome of every decision may not have longterm effects...