Monthly Archives: August 2008

This fine morning I’m blogging from the front patio area of our greystone flat on Chicago’s north side. It’s a small patio, right off of the sidewalk, gated by a small iron fence. Next to me is a wooden bench, … Continue reading →

Next week the Minnesota State Fair will commence in St. Paul. The largest state fair in the United States (as measured by daily attendance), this twelve day event brings in over 1.6 million persons. The Minnesota State Fair is known … Continue reading →

When Brett Favre was acquired from Atlanta by Packers General Manager Ron Wolfe in 1992, no one could have guessed how much benefit that trade would bring to the entire Packers franchise and its fans. Thus began the “Favre Era” … Continue reading →