The Unread
I don’t know how long it had been since these books had been touched, but I would guess at least 20 years. The shelf bowed under their weight, and a tangle of cobwebs seemed to hold the books in place, … Continue reading
I don’t know how long it had been since these books had been touched, but I would guess at least 20 years. The shelf bowed under their weight, and a tangle of cobwebs seemed to hold the books in place, … Continue reading
In 1978, United Artists released Kenny Roger’s album “The Gambler.” It went on to sell millions of copies, and solidified the country singer’s position as a major artist of the late ’70s and early ’80s. This copy rested on a … Continue reading
It’s easy to lose sight of the human factor in foreclosures. When it comes to our job at DuAll, we clean out homes that people have already left. The vestiges of their existence remain, of course, and part of our … Continue reading
The pinnacle of American sporting – and advertising – is scheduled for this weekend. Here’s what you need to know: Game time: Sunday, February 3rd, at 7:30pm (CT) Channel: CBS Teams: Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers Venue: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, … Continue reading
On Monday, I posted about an abandoned rifle that I found in a foreclosed home. Yesterday, a friend commented to me that the post seemed inappropriate in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. “You could have, at least, provided … Continue reading
Fishing and hunting are two of Minnesotan’s favorite pastimes. We find plenty of evidence of previous occupants’ hobbies, and fishing gear is often part of the trashout equation. Ammunition and weapons are much less common, but as you see in … Continue reading
“But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, Is their monument to-day, and for aye.” — Thomas Dunn English “On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us … Continue reading
I’ve been to Cuba, where the “president” hasn’t changed in over 50 years. I’ve spent quite a bit of time in Nicaragua, where elections are wrought with fraud and manipulation. I live in America, and today I voted, because after … Continue reading
One of my favorite songs on Bob Dylan’s album Desire is “One More Cup of Coffee.” The song tells of a gypsy family in which the father figure must leave. He speaks of unrequited love, and that he must move … Continue reading
The fields have been plowed and the crops harvested. That means that we’re winterizing all of our properties in order to prevent damage like this or this. I’m not a plumber, though, so I don’t spend my time pressure testing … Continue reading
