2016

Solar Fun

As you may be aware, it is not dark out 24 hours a day.  At least not on our planet.  Unfortunately for you astronomy lovers and romantics, the Sun does […]

Getting Started

Started in what, you ask? Astronomy.  The study of the night skies, and the objects that inhabit it. Welcome to the refined, refocused and reenergized Sommer Nights.  I am a […]

The Old Giant

I don’t usually get overly emotional about trees. At least not individual trees. Their collective importance to the world is without doubt vital; they are part of the breathing world, […]

Iowa.  Corn belt.  Hawkeyes.  Butt of frequent jokes made my Minnesotans.  One of the most boring states in the Union.  And, tomorrow, the most important place in the country.  Iowa […]

Watching the State of The Union.  POTUS just called us the most powerful country in the world. Period. This is of true of course. The last two books I have […]