Madness

Madness

One hundred and seven days ago, on March 25th, the governor of Wisconsin issued stay-home orders. Those of us who could stay home did. For seven weeks. Some states did similar. Other states did pretty much nothing. The point of staying home and isolating ourselves was...
The Most Palatable Candidate?

The Most Palatable Candidate?

Way back on February 8th (remember February? Good times!) I made the case for a progressive Democratic candidate. I had the humility to admit that I did not know for sure what kind of candidate was most likely to win in November, but I made the case for what I...
What I’m Mad About

What I’m Mad About

The governor’s stay-home order has been struck down by the state supreme court. I don’t know if that was rightly decided or not and I guess I don’t much care. I’m only sorry that the decision to “open up” happened in such a...
May 13th Walk

May 13th Walk

I went for a walk after work this evening. After exiting my building I turned left so as to avoid the people who would be standing around outside Sal’s waiting for pizzas. So I walked south down Main Street, thinking I’d cut over on Water street, cross the...
Pandemic Thoughts

Pandemic Thoughts

It’s day 43 since I began observing Governor Evers’ “safer-at-home” order (although technically he only issued it 42 days ago). Things change quickly and events that happened just a few weeks ago seem like another life. So I thought I would memorialize where I think...
Grocery Shopping

Grocery Shopping

You know what I miss? Grocery shopping. You know, finding a parking spot in your usual location. Grabbing a cart. Meandering through every aisle. Getting the things on your list. Getting some things that aren’t on your list. And maybe even picking up things to make a...