Lindsborg

Weird Weather

It’s 5pm. It’s 80 degrees with thin, hazy clouds. There are 3 weeks left to go this winter, and I live in Lindsborg, Kansas, where it’s not unusal to have blizzards at this … Read more

Kiwanis Presentation

Last week I had the honor and privilege of giving a presentation to our local Kiwanis club on the topic of collecting fluorescent minerals. The person who takes minutes takes very detailed minutes, … Read more

My First Podcast!

I’ve joined the ranks of the podcasters, those who create multi-media content, typically voice, but more frequently including video, that is differentiated by its distribution method; podcasts are distributed via RSS. The podcast … Read more

Cardinals in the Snow

  We’ve been graced by the presence of a pair of cardinals the past couple days. They live in our yard, but are usually very shy; I think the presence of easily accessible … Read more

More on Gorbachev’s Visit

From what I’ve heard, Mikhail Gorbachev really enjoyed his visit to Lindsborg last week. I have to smile when I consider the fact that he apparently drove his security folks crazy by insisting … Read more

Susan Polgar Blogs Lindsborg

With the continuing popularity of blogs and blogging, it should come as no surprise that world-class chess player Susan Polgar has a blog. What’s exciting is that she has made many postings about … Read more

Svensk Hyllningsfest 2005

The 2005 Svensk Hyllningsfest, Lindsborg’s biennial celebration to honor the Swedish pioneers who settled the Smoky Valley, has come and gone. I had the distinct honor and pleasure of attending my first Hyllningsfest … Read more