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It’s like living in a cave, minus the bats.
Tara and I got home from work at the same exact time on Thursday. That almost never happens. When we entered the basement through the garage, it was warm down there. That never, ever happens. Cue the sinking feeling… Our Nest thermostat showed the A/C running. But it was 80 degrees in the house and…
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Zucchini can survive the apocalypse, so what’s a little hail?
I had a woman travel all the way from Nevada just to meet me this morning. The funny thing is, this isn’t the first time in my life that has happened. Hello, wife o’ mine! But it is the first time somebody has done so for professional reasons. And I may be playing fast and…
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Wisconsin or Bust, Part III: Dairyland to Derecho
Few things are as depressing as waking up at 4:50 a.m., knowing your vacation is over and all you have left is a long day of driving. We planned to hit the road at 6 a.m. for the roughly 11-hour trek home. Factoring in an hour for stops—and given the hour we’d gain crossing back…
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Wisconsin or Bust, Part II: Sunday, Monday, Happy Days
When we were planning our trip to Wisconsin, we jumped at the opportunity to go during a holiday. With Independence Day landing on a Monday, both Tara and I had a paid holiday, which meant we wouldn’t have to use a precious vacation day. Great idea in theory, but because of that holiday, a bunch…
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Wisconsin or Bust, Part I: Cheese Curds, Raging Grannies, & Make Mine a Sour!
Friday afternoon, we were headed southeast on I-90, midway between La Crosse and Madison, when we passed a tractor trailer parked in a field. “TRUMP” was painted on the side in big, bold letters. But somebody had taken spray paint and covered that up with bigger, bolder letters that spelled “LOSER.” That was the moment…
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Too many balls, not enough hands.
I was in my supervisor’s office yesterday, spouting off circus analogies. As one does. “I’m juggling an awful lot these days!” I said. “I’ve got too many balls and not enough hands.” Only later did I realize a comment like that could have earned me a visit with HR. Work is super busy right now.…
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