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Walleye Waltzing

Old adventurer here recently finished this year’s on-water on Big Bass Lake a little North of Highway #2, far from past trout and steelhead adventures… Login to continue reading Login…

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Tool Tossing

Old adventurer here recently took long hard look into rear of current downsized pickup truck, remembering equipment routinely carried for possible help if mountain adventures… Login to continue reading Login…

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River-Town Ramble

Brother Doug very recently published a fine memoir-history book titled “River-Town Remnants—On Baseball, Culture, and Character.” This work follows his earlier 2016 publication, “The Best… Login to continue reading Login…

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Phone Fun

Recent incoming Northland phone call, with “hands free” capability on the road, led this old adventurer now tracking 80 trips around Boss Star to recall… Login to continue reading Login…

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Copter Connections

Fine comprehensive senior camp Majestic Pines, at once-grand rapids of dandy river Mississippi, is located just about 400 yards from Grand Itasca’s medical campus. This… Login to continue reading Login…

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Burns Baseball

Ken Burns, premier Americana cinematographer, originally delivered TV documentary “Baseball” in 1994. Recent weeks brought its PBS return for enjoyment and reflection; memorable quote —… Login to continue reading Login…

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Jingo Journalism

Retired, late-in-life, old adventurer-journalist here has had time to reflect upon evolution of “Jingo Journalism” delivered by much of our modern media. Impressions suggest significant… Login to continue reading Login…

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Spectator Sport

Nearing mid-summer, following this year’s successful first and then second walleye hunt at Big Bass Lake with friend-neighbor-guide, this old adventurer reflects herein on adventuring… Login to continue reading Login…

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Son’s Sojourn

First-born only son made quick, long-distance visit here at once-grand rapids of dandy Mississippi for Independence Day holiday weekend. Temporary two-day visit was bracketed with… Login to continue reading Login…

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Music-Maker Memories

Recent weeks delivered several “Music-Maker Memories” for senior residents of Majestic Pines at once-grand rapids of our dandy Mississippi, at Edge of the Wilderness. Local… Login to continue reading Login…

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