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Both Sides of the Fence

A Tosa resident since 1991, Christine walks the dog, cooks but avoids housework, writes and reads, and enjoys the company of friends and strangers. Her job takes her around the state, learning about people's health. A Quaker (no, they don't wear blue hats or sell oatmeal or motor oil), she has been known to stand on both sides of the political and philosophic fence at the same time, which is very uncomfortable when you think about it. She writes about pretty much whatever stops in to visit her busy mind at the moment. One reader described her as "incredibly opinionated but not judgmental." That sounds like a good thing to strive for!

Throwing stones at Goliath, not each other

Transmission lines, Wauwatosa Community Development Committee, Walnut Road, Preserve our Parkway, ATC, David and Goliath

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Car guys

Landry's, car repair, people I like in Wauwatosa, technology and individualism at odds

I have always depended on the kindness of car guys. For years, it's been Ed at Landry's on Bluemound. He's kept my various cars running, often on life support, ever since someone here recommended him to me.

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Zombie apocalypse in Wauwatosa!?

Zombies, Wauwatosa, County Grounds, Eschweiler buildings, development, Historic Milwaukee, historic preservation, Northridge Mall, Sydney Hih

Vampires and monsters and  zombies, oh my!

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Father's Day is never over

Fathers, Fathers Day, William Stafford, Bill Abts

Yesterday, my youngest child's Facebook status was "Every time I wish my dad a happy Father's Day he laughs and reminds me that every day is Father's Day. Lucky to have a pops who embraces his role full time :) LOVE YOU."

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The long death rattle of the Eschweiler buildings

Eschweiler buildings, TIF, Milwaukee County Grounds, Innovation Park

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