It's only 10:30 AM and this day has already destroyed me two or three times.
Published writer, compulsive reader, Old School Whovian, Match Game enthusiast, NKOTB fan, data hoarder, and - surprisingly, given that list - married with four kids. Welcome to my take on life, fatherhood, entertainment, and whatever strikes my fancy. Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Monday, February 8, 2021
Note that the lawyer was the hero
From the Forest Home Cemetery Facebook page:
In 1842, Clarissa and Samuel Brown became a part of the story of the Underground Railroad in Milwaukee. In July, Caroline Quarlls (in photo), a 16-year-old slave from Missouri, escaped from her mistress and made her way to Milwaukee. Upon arriving in the city, she gave a barber named Robert Titball $85 to hide her.
Secretly, Mr. Titball met with Attorney Horatio Wells in order to claim reward money. Instead of helping Titball, Wells contacted Attorney Asahel Finch Jr. who recognized that Caroline was in grave danger. He found Caroline and hid her along the banks of the Milwaukee River. After making some arrangements, Asahel Finch Jr. took Caroline to the farm of Samuel and Clarissa Brown, located between 17th and 20th and Fond du Lac Avenue.
It was Samuel Brown who took Caroline to Prairieville (Waukesha) hidden in the back of his wagon and to the home of abolitionist Lyman Goodnow. Caroline continued her journey with Goodnow through the Underground Railroad to Detroit and into Canada.
A historical marker is located on the corner of 17th and Fond du Lac Avenue that recognizes the involvement of Samuel and Clarissa Brown, the Underground Railroad, and the help given to Caroline Quarlls.
Samuel and Clarissa Hoyt Brown (Section 14), Horatio Wells (Section 27) and Asahel Finch Jr. (Section 19), are all buried at Forest Home Cemetery. Their simple markers do not reveal their wonderful story.
No Bill, We Aren't
No. And I can’t stop thinking about people stuck outside or the few unwilling to come in. Please God keep them safe. - Lisa
Sunday, February 7, 2021
George Schultz
I'm very sad to hear of the passing of former Sec'y of State George Schultz. RIP sir.
Friday, February 5, 2021
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Monday, February 1, 2021
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Happy Birthday Milwaukee!
Today (Jan 31st) is the 175th anniversary of my great hometown! Happy Birthday Milwaukee! #mke #milwaukee
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Friday, January 29, 2021
Dinner with Mom
When your mom is too tired and sore for your dinner date you bring the date to her. - Lisa
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Yummy
For lunch I raided the fridge for some cold cuts we bought yesterday. As I was making my sandwich I thought, " hmm, I don't remember buying sliced ham." Then it was "wonder why the ham feels slimy," followed by "Dear Gawd this tastes like unwashed Illinois ass ." Using my expansive edumacation, I then checked the label - it was purchased from the deli NOVEMBER 21st and was somehow lost in our refrigerator until it reappeared at my fingertips today. I look forward to hours of the 'rhea this evening.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Yeah. About this . . .
46 years old. Asthmatic. Morbidly obese. A hip in more pieces than the space shuttle Challenger (RIP). Why *wouldn't* I have to shovel 7 inches of snow off our property - oh, you mean because I have 3 healthy teenagers living at home? Pshaw. One was asleep, one was making brownies, and one was watching TV. Priorities people, priorities.
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