Deep history of a place in the Eastern Great Plains where the tall grass prairie carved by deep river valleys intersects with the area that has wooded lakes left by the last glacier.
Retired geologist and recovering academic who is a husband, father, and grandfather. My essays aim to make technical science accessible to "real" people. I'm also writing portal fantasy set in the Land at the Edge of the Sky.
Join me for a weekly glimpse into researching why the great-grandchildren of Kakaygeesick, were dispossessed of their ancestral homeland and what that has to do with me, a white woman whose great-grandparents homesteaded on Lake of the Woods.
Writing about confluence of agriculture and environment from the heart of the big ag beast here in Iowa
Exploring Iowa, the "Land Between Two Rivers," through history, road trips, and more. Posts appear about every 10 days.
I like to write about current affairs in politics and religion and how they affect our lives. It can be controversial, but always enjoyable, and sometimes humorous. Join me!
The politics and culture of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.