It Was 40 Years Ago Today
When Brent joined the band to play, with his bluesy Hammond sound, he really made the crowd go wild! April 22, 1979. Spartan Stadium, San Jose. A Sunday. Early afternoon outdoor concert with … Read more
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On This Day
45 years ago, a journey began. Two (very) young people, against all odds, began a life together. Our marriage was predicted not to last even a year … And today, 45 years later, … Read more
August 9th
There were days And there were days And there were days between Some dates resonate over and over in folks lives, almost serving as a portent of momentous things to come. August 9th … Read more
Seven Years Cycling
I took up cycling 7 years ago today when I got a new bike for Father’s Day. I had ridden a handful of times in the previous decade, but since that Father’s Day … Read more
Goodbye to Mugs
Bad news, bad news Come to me where I sleep Turn, turn, turn again Sayin’ one of your friends Is in trouble deep RIP Mugs. Our 4 year old rescue cat had to … Read more
Can’t Go Back Home
We didn’t mean to. Try to go home that is. What we were going to do was go see the Grateful Dead cover band Dark Star Orchestra. While it’s true we’d never heard … Read more
3 Sisters: an 80 Year Bond
Ida Laurina (Lindberg-Anderson) Cipra was born on this day 100 years ago! She was raised in the Rose Hill farming neighborhood northeast of Lindsborg and is buried in the Rose Hill cemetery. All … Read more