For My Past Readers

I made this website to be able to write for the readers who I have left behind at the News-Sun and for the new readers from the Daily Herald to get to know me better. Hopefully, I will be able to cover topics that I may not be able to in my weekly column that pertains to us all, not just in Lake County, Illinois.

Since I could not continue to write for the News-Sun in its present format, I wanted another avenue for the readers who are not able to get the Herald delivered at this time, east of Gurnee. Also, just maybe to have a more open dialogue on local happenings not possible at either paper.

Eventually, I would like to provide a venue that will be pertinent for anyone who stops by. Hearing from others on topics locally or faraway, can only keep communication going in a positive direction. There is power in the Written Word. Intelligent debate may now begin!

Alaska 2006-Would you believe a rainforest in Alaska?

This was a temperate rainforest in Ketchikan, the first stop on our adventure. It only rains 13 feet of rain each year. That's right 13 feet! The local school is built on poles to allow the students to have recess under the school or they would never get to play outside. No running water from wells or public water systems, the residents collect rainwater in big barrels. The water is filtered as it enters the house. While on the walk at Orca Beach, I saw the biggest slugs I have ever seen in my life. Let me just say they were creepy. Mosquitoes were like small birds when they were out. Ain't nature grand?!

Maneuvering the internet

This is a big step for me. I have created my own blog. I am learning as I go. Bear with me as I learn the ropes. I have created this spot to share with whoever is interested in commentary, debate, and if nothing else intelligent dialogue. Local issues, personal annoyances, national concerns, or across the globe problems- nothing is verboten. Let's chat.