Monthly Archives: July 2009
Slogging, not blogging
If you’re wondering why you haven’t seen or heard much here lately, here’s the latest evidence: Your correspondent is typing with only his left hand. He is not left-handed. Nor is there a good story to go with it. Unless … Continue reading
Why I smell like fried cheese
It’s been a dry summer in our corner of Wisconsin, and not only for the crops. There haven’t been many must-see shows. However, you see the Grass Roots listed as the headlining act at the Kewaunee County Fair — barely … Continue reading
Two for the blues
That was the name of a show I used to listen to on WORT, the fine indie radio station in Madison, Wisconsin, back in the ’80s. (It’s still on the air, by the way, at 8 p.m. Saturdays. Listen live … Continue reading
Blues for T
Working in the newspaper business is a bit like riding a rocket right into the ground. Today was another of those sad, surreal days that are becoming all too commonplace. We’ve known for some time that another round of layoffs … Continue reading
Anywhere but Margaritaville
One night last week, I spent a couple of hours ripping some old Jimmy Buffett tunes. I mentioned it, and a friend sent a good-natured little rip of his own. “I’ll let you slide on this,” he said. I know … Continue reading
