Don’t Be So Mean

Don’t Be So Mean

This was inspired by a hilarious email I received. ...and that, gentlemen and ladies, is why the mothers who organize and bring their children to drag time story hours at…
Time To Donate!

Time To Donate!

Time for the semi-annual call to contribute! Do this The best way to ensure the continued existence of this backwater block is to pass on articles that you like, or…
Last Of The Summer Whine

Last Of The Summer Whine

Summer is over This is the end The ring-necked plover Is back in his bed The lake is still warm The water yet inviting But it's not good form And…
The Week In Good News

The Week In Good News

All Doom and no sunshine makes Jack a dull boy. Even in decline a culture has bright spots. I'll start: God willing, tomorrow I will polkaing like a madman. Your…
Restoration

Restoration

It is a slow Friday, and many of us, as we should be, are off the internets and at the lakeside or park. Yesterday we had thoughts of the country,…