Got up at 5:30AM and by 6AM I was climbing into the cab of the big blue Volvo semi. I spent the weekend with Aunt Clara and her family, honored to be included by marriage. The occasion was a celebration of her 90th birthday. A family member, David operates a trucking business and kindly…
Nothing much to say this morning. I am on the road to Eagle River Wisconsin. Stayed in Baraboo last night. Baraboo is one of our favorite little Wisconsin towns. Outside of the big cities such as Madison and Milwaukee the economy is closely related to Nature. The quality of travel experience is much enhanced…
Why do I keep attending car shows? Another one was held in Mundelein late in the day yesterday, Park on Park. This time my wife agreed to go with me. I always enjoy her company. Usually I go alone with camera in hand. I am drawn to a car show for the same reason…
Another day of fiery destruction in California. When Nature is shoved off balance by the heat sink of increased atmospheric carbon loading, the surface of the land warms without recovery from regular and gentle rains,–then the dry vegetation burns. How many days have the weary fire fighters manned their fire lines while airborne tankers…
Another early morning at Starbucks, Mundelein. By habit I begin my day here to read and to write. The atmosphere is congenial for focus upon the state of my mind and of the world. Contemporary music in the background, plaintive, a male voice celebrating/mourning the state of our lives as mortal. A friendly barista…
I am a native born North Carolinian. I’ve lived in Illinois for over forty years. When asked by anyone if I miss my home state, my answer usually is, “Its a good place to be from.” I grew up in North Carolina, and have fond memories of my teachers, of the pine tree forests…
Visited Kraklauer Creek Park again a few days ago. In fact my first visit on July 28th was followed by another on August 5th. There was much to take in along this waterway that is the centerpiece for Kraklauer Park. Wildflowers are featured in a colorful spectacle on the banks of this little creek….
I want to say more about the principle/law of special relativity. Special Relativity is analogous to gravity. For every living being on the earth, the pull toward the center always must be figured into one’s day to day living. When hiking in the Cascades in an Oregon forest, do not venture too close to…
Sunday was a day of adventure. An adventure happens when one’s plans, actions and experiences which you counted on are thwarted by circumstances. We planned to visit the Morton Arboretum to take in the troll display. The Arboretum has a number of giant trolls constructed of wood placed throughout the grounds. The entrance to…
I remember a visit to a county fair. It happened when I was fourteen or fifteen. The occasion was memorable because I was not accompanied by my parents. I recall the glitter of the midway lights in the dark night, the aroma of cotton candy, and candied apples. Also the smell of sawdust, and…
