Monthly Archives: June 2015

Only in the Pacific Northwest

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Jon

This is a photo of the intersection where I pick up the bus every morning. I get there about 5:30 every morning, when this was taken. Those cars there to the right? That’s about as heavy as the traffic gets … Continue reading →

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Let the animals hunt

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Jon

It’s fairly easy to (rightly) conclude that if you take care of an animal – feed it, give it shelter, etc. – that it will lose it’s desire and ability to fend for itself. So it goes with children, as … Continue reading →

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The trouble with fingernail polish

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Jon

When you’re fingernails are painted, how do you know when they need to be clipped?

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Monty Python begat Bruce Jenner

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Jon

I can’t say that Bruce Jenner’s life has risen to any level of interest for me. But when reminded of this conversation from “Life of Brian,” I thought it was a somewhat excellent summary of this whole chapter of life … Continue reading →

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“Our national game,” by George “Pop” Friesch

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Jon

A long time ago, my Dad gave me a scrapbook that was assembled by my late Grandfather, George Friesch. Or, “Pop,” as he was known by our family. Among other things in it, there were clippings of players stats from … Continue reading →

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