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         Whenever a body, such as the Moon, revolves around another larger body, such as the Earth, strong gravitational forces cause tides. Those tides slow down the rotation of the Moon, so after eons of time, the Moon keeps the … Continue reading →

There are quite a few. Penicillin, X rays, Teflon, the Rosetta Stone, vulcanized rubber, nylon, the laws of gravity, quinine, the electric battery, dynamite, the Dead Sea Scrolls, vaccination, the Big Bang, radioactivity, saccharin, the microwave, Play-doh, Corn Flakes, Super … Continue reading →

This question was asked by Tom, one of my six faithful readers. And it’s a good question. Whenever a body, such as the Moon, revolves around another larger body, such as the Earth, strong gravitational forces cause tides. Those tides … Continue reading →

A Mourning Dove has been trying to build a nest in our garage, atop the mechanism that opens the garage door. There’s a motor in that housing, as well as a radio receiver, and two light bulbs that come on … Continue reading →

It’s been a good week here in Tomah, Wisconsin. The tulips around our yard lamp are just gorgeous. The 50 bulbs were a gift from a family friend, Lynette, presented to us some four years ago at our 55+1 wedding … Continue reading →

Not all roosters are created equal. Once every few years a regal bird, so much bigger and haughtier than any other rooster, came on the farm.  I was twelve years old when one such specimen developed out of our 300-rooster … Continue reading →

A farm kid asked his mother, “Where is Dad?” The mother replied, “He’s plowing over at Jensen’s.”  The farm kid inquired further, “Why is he doing that?” To which the mother responded, “It’s the right thing to do.”             It’s … Continue reading →

We were in the woods every winter cutting down trees when I was a young lad in the 1940s and 1950s on the 238-acre farm outside of Seneca in the heart of Crawford County. After morning chores and breakfast, Dolly … Continue reading →

What happens when an airplane gets struck by lightning? Lightning strikes on aircraft are quite common, but also quite harmless. According to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), on average, every airliner gets hit once a year. Of course, some planes … Continue reading →

The summer season is stunning here in Monroe County in southwest Wisconsin. Timely and plentiful rains along with sunny and hot days have insured a corn, soybean, oats, and hay crop that is more than promising.              A bicycle ride … Continue reading →