In Memoriam
For those of you that follow along on Facebook, this is old news. Last week when I started looking for pictures of my dad for a memorial, I was finding…
The First Week of February
It's only the first week of February and we have had an unusually mild winter, but it is even more unusual to see the daffodils and a few stray gladiolas…
Welcome to Smallville
I knew the Welcome to Smallville mural was around somewhere, but for as many times that I drive through town, I've never bothered looking for it. Didn't bother looking for…
Silver Springs Assholes
Went out to Silver Springs State Park to my usual spot far off in a field to see if the sunset would amount to anything. I first heard the buzz…
Farnsworth House
In April of 2001, when the state of Illinois was considering the purchase of the Farnsworth House and the 62 acres of land it sits on along the Fox River,…
Trout Is Good With Beer
Trout IS good with beer. I'm sure I can pick a trout species and find the perfect Sam Adams flavor to pair with it. I have no doubt there are…
Like Watching Grass Grow
I'm sure to most, standing along a creek and watching it flow is a lot like watching grass grow. For me, sight, sound and smell become engaged and the end…
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring Are you listening In the lane Snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Gone away, is the bluebird Here to…