The Rear End

The Rear EndOctober 25, 2013

Just Local Halloween

a whole bunch of really well-thought-out costume ideas

The Rear EndOctober 10, 2013

Bear Bashing & Pumpkin Smashing

this autumn season, allow me to suggest a few additions and subtractions to your kid lit reading list

The Rear EndSeptember 27, 2013

How I Do This

what I’ve learned from filling this page with words for nine years

The Rear EndSeptember 13, 2013

How Not to Wear a Scarf

if there’s one thing I can’t stand it’s unnecessary neckwear

The Rear EndAugust 29, 2013

Game of Phones

summertime family reunions are not what they used to be

The Rear EndAugust 14, 2013

The Power of Showing Up

take a chance – the Chippewa Valley is ready to listen

The Rear EndJuly 31, 2013

Prolonged for the Ride

your awesome bikes don’t learn to ride themselves, kids

The Rear EndJuly 17, 2013

There’s Always a Bigger Town

why are so many people always picking on Altoona?

The Rear EndJuly 3, 2013

Built to Spill

I’m not terribly gifted in the coordination department

The Rear EndJune 19, 2013

Farewell, Barstow

downtown’s South Barstow is gone, long live South Barstow

The Rear EndJune 4, 2013

Feets of Strength

summer’s pretty much here and it’s time to lose the shoes

The Rear EndMay 23, 2013

The Darnedest Things

seeing the world through the words of my kids

The Rear EndMay 8, 2013

The Prodigal Sun

it’s nice to see the sun finally doing its job

The Rear EndApril 23, 2013

Nest In Peace

my cohabitation with some feathered friends

The Rear EndApril 10, 2013

The Hole Shebang

golly, have you noticed how many potholes we’ve got?

The Rear EndMarch 26, 2013

Snow to Anger

fostering a true appreciation for the noble snow day

The Rear EndMarch 12, 2013

Let the Chips Fall

the annual battle has commenced and it’s time to break some ice

The Rear EndFebruary 26, 2013

The Day Boynton Called

a random phone call from a kind-of-famous writer

The Rear EndFebruary 13, 2013

You're All Invited to the Nerd Party!

people need to share, not hoard their nerdy, nerdy love

The Rear EndFebruary 1, 2013

Steak and Fake Lobster

breaking bread with mom and dad, supper club style

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