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Danbury Cares

These days we spend a lot of time at our lake place near Danbury, WI. This is a pretty remote area. I must drive nearly 13 miles to visit a coffee shop. I prefer a shop within walking distance. Danbury … Continue reading

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Finally – A Winner

I have this game I play. It is a simple game, but deceptively challenging. I frequently make the drive from Danbury, WI to Webster, WI to have coffee at my favorite north woods shop. I have been doing this for … Continue reading

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Big City Ways

We have actually lived in the Twin Cities for only a few weeks. However, we have had some unique first experiences. A couple of days ago someone spray painted graffiti on our garage. This was a first for us. This … Continue reading

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Why does this thing make me self conscious

We can’t resist cool technology. If we can think of nothing else, we explain our purchases by claiming we must investigate the educational potential of what we now own. Here is the newest gadget. This is the Echo from Amazon. … Continue reading

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Curmudgeon’s cut and paste inspirational quote page

I have this love/hate thing with Twitter. I check Twitter nearly as often as I check my email, but I constantly lament the inane content I find there. I am pleased we have moved past the point of explaining what … Continue reading

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I could have been fined, jailed, or both.

I could have been fined, jailed, or both. I got off with a “stern” warning. I must admit that the 40ish officer and his twenty-something partner using their best professional demeanor required that I exercise great care in not giggling. … Continue reading

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Finally, a positive way to understand Twitter chats

When a husband asks his wife “how was your day”, the question and the response are usually trivial. What is important is the unstated message that “I care about you”. Perhaps this is the way it is with Twitter chats. … Continue reading

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Hangin with the hippie dippies

We are spending some time in Sedona, Arizona. We have visited this location a couple of times because Sedona is warmer than North Dakota at this time of year and also a very beautiful place. The unique beauty of the … Continue reading

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When my feet hurt I have walked enough

I am a data guy. I made my living, back when I had job, as a researcher and I analyzed data using fancy computer software. I made charts, tables and I wrote scientific papers. Data are truth. Most people do … Continue reading

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Tips for old guys

Florida seems a great place to pick up tips on being a cool old guy. No matter your actual age, there seem to be experienced mentors everywhere. Here is what I have learned so far. The hat – Do not … Continue reading

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