A week spent on the Mississippi. Ospreys, eagles, tugboats and trains all finding their way along the edges of the river. It’s a gift to read during these days. Between distractions of screens and to do lists and the challenge of too much material available, it seems like a luxury to focus on books or …
When most people think of the Civil Rights Movement, they think of the South: Selma, Birmingham, Memphis, etc. But Wisconsin had civil rights issues of its own to deal with, despite having been a “free state” in the Civil War. Discrimination, segregation, and prejudice reared their ugly heads most prominently in Milwaukee, where the divisions …
I’ve always had a soft spot for libraries. Ever since we’d go to the Chicago Public Library branch around the corner from our house, I’ve felt comfortable and inspired by what I find there. When I’m traveling, I know that a library is always a good place to spend some time. There’s also the little …