Our last daily newspaper
I’m in mourning today. No, it’s not our cat. Even with a recent disappointing medical diagnosis, El Gato Frankie is … Continue reading Our last daily newspaper
My family’s St. Olaf story
This academic year is the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Olaf College. The college has invited anyone who … Continue reading My family’s St. Olaf story
Michael Oates and The Erie Canal
I recently saw a statistic about the intensive migratory period of the 19th century. The countries that sent the most … Continue reading Michael Oates and The Erie Canal
Mni Sota Makoce Honor Tax
Mni Sota Makoce-the land where the water reflects the clouds. Minnesota. I’ve previously written that I didn’t think my Norwegian … Continue reading Mni Sota Makoce Honor Tax
. . . And then I found this picture
I’ve written several times about my family’s long-standing tradition of hiking and camping in the woods and the mountains. We’ve … Continue reading . . . And then I found this picture
Ivar and Haakon Duesund, Norwegian resisters
I’ve written a couple of posts about my Norwegian relatives who joined the resistance movement against the German occupation of … Continue reading Ivar and Haakon Duesund, Norwegian resisters
My blogging life
This blog of mine on family history and stories from the past is just the latest chapter in my episodic … Continue reading My blogging life
A political manuever in the family
Well, sort of in the family. More accurately, the following bit of political history occurred to someone in the family … Continue reading A political manuever in the family
My uncle’s ship was sunk by a U-boat
As some of you know, I’ve been a sailor most of my life. I learned to sail in Newport Beach … Continue reading My uncle’s ship was sunk by a U-boat
The voyage of the TradeWind
Last October Tripp and I made a pilgrimage to Decorah, Iowa so that we could explore the trails and bluffs … Continue reading The voyage of the TradeWind