Stuck In Traffic

I always love being stuck in stop and go (mostly stop) traffic in the Twin Cities.  It just makes me oh so happy.  Not! High winds made my trip through La Crosse WI to Mankato MN most enjoyable.  The road surface wasn’t bad on I-90.  It was just a nasty cross wind.  Hwy14 was another … Read more

Sadie The Guard Dog

Our youngest wanted to go play in the snow so she got all bundled up and went out back.  A little while later I looked out to check on her and found her well protected by Sadie.

Site Reconstruction

The site is under a complete reconstruction. Hopefully this won’t take long. I’ve made a bunch of progress today and look forward to adding some finishing touches in the days to come. I am not completely satisfied with the mobile version in its current condition. Hopefully I will be able to get it setup to … Read more

What Android Applications Do I Use?

The following is a list of Android applications that I use and would not hesitate to recommend to a new user. Some of them are free, some are not. Those that are not free I’ve found jto be worthy of spending my hard earned money on. This list is in no particular order of preference. … Read more

Apple Crisp – Betty Crocker Style

INGREDIENTS 4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/3cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Ice Cream Heat oven to 375ºF. Grease bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with shortening. Spread apples … Read more

A Black Reporter Summarizes Barack

The following was copied from a post on my Facebook news feed as I happen to agree with the reporter.  – @QBall45 A Black Reporter Summarizes Barack The below summarization of Barack and Michelle Obama’s 5 year reign in the White House is by far the best I’ve ever read as it squarely hits the … Read more