August 16, 2023 Moor or Less: This bike story probably best left un’spoke’en Over the years, I’ve gotten off on the wrong foot several times … occasionally put my foot down … and, every once in a…
August 13, 2023 We need that human touch alongside computers “Everybody’s talking to computers, they’re all dancing to a drum machine.” It was true when Rick Springfield wrote and performed this phrase in 1983…
August 11, 2023 Mark and Wendy’s Excellent Adventure: Corky the Dog not so happy with sojourners Editor’s note: Mark Bradford is contributing occasional posts from his diary on traveling the country with his wife Wendy while they rent out their…
August 8, 2023 Maybe I should be the new Earl of Sandwich I was a Journalism Major………..but I did take some math classes along the way. And, I have always prided myself on being a logical…
August 8, 2023 Mark and Wendy’s Excellent Adventure: Back ‘home’ for a little while Editor’s note: Mark Bradford is contributing occasional posts from his diary on traveling the country with his wife Wendy while they rent out their…
August 7, 2023 Moor or Less: Throw-back mower reels in young fans One of the advantages of living in our neighborhood is that Talboom Lawncare mows our grass — or at least a majority of mine….
August 7, 2023 Wayne’s World: Pigeons and ‘Goon Squads’ Lately, I’ve been thinking about pigeons. Thinking about them a lot. My current obsession with pigeons came out of the blue. Heretofore, I had…
August 6, 2023 Mulligan Stew: Their friendship has gone ‘Down’ an amazing path When my daughter Kelli was born with Down syndrome in 1988, the little girl next door, Kristi, fell completely in love with her. Kristi…
August 6, 2023 Choosing the right words wasn’t easy, Mom I know that I talk too much. I spew out 140 words per minute, often for long stretches, and most of them are unnecessary….
August 4, 2023 Mark and Wendy’s Excellent Adventure: Miss J taught me to say “Merci” Editor’s note: Mark Bradford is contributing occasional posts from his diary on traveling the country with his wife Wendy while they rent out their…
August 2, 2023 Gullible’s Travels For years we’ve been hearing about the dangers of disinformation and “fake news.” To be sure, it is dangerous when tens of thousands of…
August 1, 2023 Been there. Came home. My parents trained me to dread travel. I was the youngest of four sons. We were frugal, and we made long car trips only…
August 1, 2023 Mark and Wendy’s Excellent Adventure: A tale of two streams Editor’s note: Mark Bradford is contributing occasional posts from his diary on traveling the country with his wife Wendy while they rent out their…
July 31, 2023 For the (very) rich Irish fans, these accommodations are for you Yikes I’m doing some Craigslist math……..hmmmmm. Weekend, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights, all inclusive Basic : 2BR, 2BA condo, secure, quiet, cul-de-sac with authentic…
July 30, 2023 Lots of additions to Battell Park, but historic rock garden hard to top The City of Mishawaka has a new rock star at Its oldest park. Battell Park, dedicated in 1881, has a newly opened playground and…
July 29, 2023 Why not a coast-to-coast football conference? (This is a letter from University of Notre Dame alumnus Cappy Cagnon to fellow alum Bubba Cunningham, the University of North Carolina athletics director.)…
July 29, 2023 Mark and Wendy’s Excellent Adventure: A time of reflection Editor’s note: Mark Bradford is contributing occasional posts from his diary on traveling the country with his wife Wendy while they rent out their…
July 26, 2023 Mark and Wendy’s Excellent Adventure: Checking out Halifax’s museums Editor’s note: Mark Bradford is contributing occasional posts from his diary on traveling the country with his wife Wendy while they rent out their…
July 26, 2023 Moor or Less: Uninvited guest is growing on me I’m not sure when it first showed up, but it certainly has made itself at home in my wife’s garden. Sort of like how…
July 25, 2023 Oh for those black-and-white days of TV As you know, I’m a big fan of old TV shows. Oftentimes when watching these old black and white shows, I see an actor…