Examining Musk’s Influence on American Elections

Yes, in politics, both sides engage on unscrupulous tactics.  There is a bias as well.  For example, Susan Crawford, who is on the ballot for Wisconsin’s supreme court, has donors from all 50 states.  She has some bigger donors. And yet Musk is getting flack and protests for infusing his money into the election. While … Continue reading Examining Musk’s Influence on American Elections

Lakefly Literary Conference: Join the Writing Community

In 2013, a group of writers got together and held a writers conference in downtown Oshkosh. We called it the Lakefly Literary Conference because it would be held each May and we wanted attendees to return every year. Our goal was to hold a reasonably priced conference that would have quality speakers and events. I … Continue reading Lakefly Literary Conference: Join the Writing Community

The Subtle Mastery of Deer Hunting: Embracing Nature’s Wisdom

The Fox, a short story by D. H. Lawrence, discusses the art of hunting. The author challenges the perception of hunting as a battle of strength, highlighting the need for skill and understanding of the deer's behavior. Hunters show reverence for nature and the spirit of the deer, emphasizing adaptability over brute strength.

Its Lakefly (Writers) Season

The Lakefly Writers Conference is my favorite weekend of the year. A few years ago, members of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club (which includes me) was given the challenge of creating a conference for writers.  With the support of the Oshkosh Public Library and the partnership with the Wisconsin Writers Association, we were able to … Continue reading Its Lakefly (Writers) Season