http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSYZJGAGvww (Timeless Trailer from Television Promo) Molly and I were really excited for fall television programming to begin again. The days are short, the nights are cool, and there is nothing better than curling up on the couch for some TV after a hard day at work. Besides Survivor on CBS, we now have another… Continue reading TIMELESS
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Sunday Evening Reflections
Fall is here again, and soon winter will bring snow. Colder weather means more time to sit down and write--or at least that is my plan. It has been a busy but short summer here at the Frederick house. Molly and I have had quite a few weddings to go to this year, and Molly even stood up… Continue reading Sunday Evening Reflections
Winnebago County Courthouse Preservation: Part I
I've been keeping myself busy these past few months with all sorts of historical projects and am finally getting a chance to blog again. I would say a lot of people out there go to work, put in their time, and punch out at the end of the day. Lately, my line of work has… Continue reading Winnebago County Courthouse Preservation: Part I
History Gallery Wall
My wife, Molly, and I have been living in our home for one-and-a-half years now, and we have been making some improvements along the way. We have put in central air, a fence, new steps, and even remodeled a whole room! We have a small wall between our living room and kitchen that was bare… Continue reading History Gallery Wall
A Cold November Evening
Hello to all of my blog readers. It seems I have taken another hiatus from writing. It has been such a busy year here at the Frederick home. Molly and I have been working on our house, traveling for weddings, and spending time with family. It's also hard to find the time since I have… Continue reading A Cold November Evening
Great War to Great Gatsby
Molly and I had a great Labor Day weekend. We did some of the usual summer rituals. We had friends over for a brat fry, beer, and a campfire to roast s'mores and visit. It was a great way to celebrate the unofficial end of summer. But a holiday weekend is not complete without learning… Continue reading Great War to Great Gatsby
Better By Design: A Century of Allis-Chalmers Tractors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HlYucCMCQw Wow, what a fun experience speaking at the West Allis Historical Society fall banquet about Allis-Chalmers tractors. I met a few people with some great stories about the company. I had a great time preparing my presentation and sharing it. So, I thought ahead and recorded the event for you, my follower, to hear. I also linked… Continue reading Better By Design: A Century of Allis-Chalmers Tractors
A Look Back : Postcards of Oshkosh | OSHKOSH PUBLIC LIBRARY
For those of you interested in Oshkosh history, here is a cool talk coming up this Wednesday at the library! A Look Back : Postcards of OshkoshA Look Back : Postcards of Oshkosh presented by Ron MetzWednesday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Lower level meeting room.Ron Metz of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club shares a slice… Continue reading A Look Back : Postcards of Oshkosh | OSHKOSH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Book Review
I know it's been a while since my last post, but I am going to try to pick up the pace as fall sets in. I thought I would write a short review on a book I just finished. John Gurda is one of my favorite historians. He has some spectacular history books about Milwaukee.… Continue reading Book Review
Camp 5 and the Lumberjack Steam Train
This past weekend our families got together in northern Wisconsin. It was a weekend of relaxation and fun at the lake. We spent some time out on the lake boating and swimming. My father-in-law, Dan, was the cook, and my father, Mitch, was the entertainment! It seems like whenever we visit the cottage we do… Continue reading Camp 5 and the Lumberjack Steam Train
