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I’ll set the scene a little for this one. In my moms writings I found a rough draft to Womans World Magazine. Words : A hundred or less Dated February 15th, 1987. Titled : ‘Old Fashion Time Warp’ Here is what needs setting up. She…

Another thing my dad taught me… I was in the ninth grade when the fight took place. It started in math class earlier that morning. The day before, the math teacher was all mad that we had muddied up the class room, really bad, he couldn’t…

ODE TO THE WOLF RIVER RIG “Its effectiveness is in its simplicity. It is called the Wolf River Rig and presumably was first used on the Wolf River where it took its name. Certainly millions of these rigs were used over the years to catch…

I wish I could remember the tweet I read the other day. It said something along the lines of, “to know who you are you need to excavate the lives of your parents”, or something like that. I feel I’m doing that with my mom…

In Northeast Wisconsin, in the springtime, we have an occurrence that is as old as time itself. You could say, “you can set your watch by it”, but nobody says that anymore. Depending on which watch you use, Darwin’s, or Gods, both have the Wisconsin…

“Mixology is a term used to describe the art of mixing cocktail drink recipes. According to the “Free Dictionary,” the definition of mixology is the study or skill of preparing mixed drinks. A mixologist is a person who mixes and invents cocktail drinks. All mixologist…

Scene: at the restaurant. Going over breakfast, a cup of coffee and some field notes. The son asks, “Dad why did you change your name?” Dad: “Well, I didn’t really change it.” Son: “I know, but what made you want to use the English version…

If you have read my stuff lately you will remember that I mentioned I would be using Sundays writing to honor my mom.  A writer in her own write. (Sorry couldn’t help myself) I’m not sure how to introduce you to her, officially. I believe…

This Thursday marks the first of many, I hope, in my professional effort to write about a specific person, a specific topic, on a specific day, inspired by and to honor my dad. Also known as John, Johnny Walleye, Mr. B, Johnny, Juan, and…  …

I haven’t been very professional in my writing lately. I’ve been writing but not very purposefully. That bugs me. I have discovered about myself that any endeavor I may embark on has to have an end game, a purpose or otherwise my brain and body…