Category Archives: Blog

Anthony Bourdain

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Les

I was having coffee at my favorite place, Patisserie 46, accompanied by a few friends and sitting in my favorite spot, when my friend Virgil comes to the table. He says, “Anthony Bourdain is dead.” “No.” says I. “Killed himself.” … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2018

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Les

Memorial Day comes in Spring, the season of resurrection. We remember those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We also remember those that returned from war, wounded in body and mind.  We remember all that have served. … Continue reading →

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Crocus 1914

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Les

Crocus are blooming in my yard. It is a spring day to remember.  Translucent, electric green life explodes through the mulch of last year’s abundance. Lilacs add a faint little old lady scent to the breezes. Sunlight dances, as the … Continue reading →

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Partisan

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Les

While doing a deep dive into my archives I came upon this interior shot of a barracks room in El Moro Fortress. I think it is a metaphor for partisanship and what happens in the partisan’s mind. I’ll let you … Continue reading →

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Round Barn

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Les

Round Barn, 1902, Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin             photo 1988 The History of Trempealeau County, has an entry about this land and barn, recorded for all posterity: Ludwig O. Goplin. Among the farmers of Gale Township who are recognized as … Continue reading →

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Political Dehumanization – Creating the Other

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Les

Derek, volunteer first responder, showing a Jaws of Life device. As 2017 comes to a close, we find America dangerously divided. There are powerful currents at work, trying to deepen the fissures that threaten to fragment our nation. I have … Continue reading →

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