Westward, ho!

Today's youngsters weren't around for America's Bicentennial, but to those of us who were, it was a big deal. Along with the countless parades, concerts and festivals, people were painting patriotic murals on garage doors, re-enacting the signing of the Declaration of Independence and wearing red, white and blue for any and all occasions. Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Remembering the Howes

It was in 1974 that I moved into St. Francis House, the Episcopalian church on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. I was one of seven men and women - and the only Congregationalist - living there, doing cleaning, coffee hour set-up and other assorted chores in exchange for rent. Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Pardon our dust ...

"Pardon our dust." That's the usual apology offered when businesses or public buildings are under construction. If you read between the lines, it's actually saying, "This place is a mess, nothing is where it ought to be and it probably will take us longer than usual to serve you. Thanks for your patience." Sunday, June 20, 2010