The Rear End

The Rear EndAugust 12, 2010

Fighting for the Right to Be Right

even as a young lad, I knew beyond all reason how right I am

The Rear EndJuly 29, 2010

A Tale of Lost Lunch

a shining moment for my wife in an otherwise not-so-shiny situation

The Rear EndJuly 15, 2010

Can't Happen Here

three little words we all need to get over

The Rear EndJuly 1, 2010

Back Attack

something strange is happening at the base of my spine

The Rear EndJune 17, 2010

Unrolling Summer

everything I know about summer in Wisconsin I learned from laying sod

The Rear EndJune 3, 2010

Topping It Off

will my search for a bike helmet take me to Awesome Town or Dorkville?

The Rear EndMay 20, 2010

Why Doesn't the Kid Cross the Street?

the fear and loathing involved with letting our kids roam beyond the backyard

The Rear EndMay 6, 2010

A Mighty Wind

strong gusts of anxiety push me through life

The Rear EndApril 8, 2010

Life Somewhat on the Farm

a chance to grow after a childhood filled with farm indifference

The Rear EndMarch 25, 2010

Bang the Drum

my adventures in the crazy world of band class

The Rear EndMarch 11, 2010

Jacket Required

when spring appears, so does a trusty old metaphor for change

The Rear EndFebruary 25, 2010

One Car All Stars

living the one-car family lifestyle is easy ... if you’re me

The Rear EndJanuary 28, 2010

Composting Boasting

winter time is no time to stop biodegrading stuff

The Rear EndJanuary 14, 2010

Hand to Hand

I guess raising kids means getting your hands dirty

The Rear EndDecember 24, 2009

What Lies Beneath

I live my life directly above the object of my dread

The Rear EndNovember 26, 2009

Fighting the First Wave of Christmas

I’ve seen decorations up before Halloween. Why, dear god, why?

The Rear EndNovember 12, 2009

Swamp Things!

when I go hunting, I find a lot more than deer

The Rear EndOctober 29, 2009

Halloween!

the defining holiday in a young boy’s dorky life

The Rear EndOctober 15, 2009

A Bat Story

it’s a good time of year to talk about bats. so let’s do that

The Rear EndOctober 1, 2009

Ooh, It's So Good

the humble church cookbook contains many hidden pleasures

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