Treading Not-So-Lightly Regarding Immigration in Whitewater

2024 is here. I am sure this will be a great year. Probably fairly uneventful.  I was fairly quiet in the last part of 2023. I always have a ton of thoughts; mostly due to time constraints I have kept them to myself.  Figured I would chime in here on this whole immigration thing…  I … More Treading Not-So-Lightly Regarding Immigration in Whitewater

UFC 296 Review

2023 has been a pretty wild year for Dana White and the UFC. O’Malley beating Sterling, Justin Gaethje knocking out Dustin Pourier, Volk getting head kicked by Islam… just to name a few. With that written, UFC 296 was the most eventful night of the year in my humble opinion. My thoughts: I took my … More UFC 296 Review

Parents With Kids in WUSD Need More Representation

I have received a letter to the editor from school district resident Jim Zimmerman. Posted below. Dear Editor, Whitewater faces a powerful decision for who will run its school board on Tuesday. On one hand there are three candidates who have no children enrolled in the Whitewater Unified School District and on the other hand … More Parents With Kids in WUSD Need More Representation

Whitewater Library Hosts Controversial Content For Whitewater Youth

Update: I put a lengthy piece together why the passion regarding identity. (Link here) Stacey Lunsford is the Whitewater Library Director and organizer of the upcoming LGBTQ+ movie night for middle school and high school students. I asked Stacey why she thinks this movie is appropriate for thirteen year old students, particularly those without parental … More Whitewater Library Hosts Controversial Content For Whitewater Youth

Thoughts on the School Board Candidate Forum – Defining the Issues

I attended the WUSD School Board Candidate Forum Saturday morning. I took my son let him chill with a tablet and headphones while I listened to a fairly interesting discussion. The forum is here (below). Note I may have to reload this as I do not believe it is getting sound: LWV School Board Candidates … More Thoughts on the School Board Candidate Forum – Defining the Issues

Long Hiatus – Thoughts on Two Years of Discerning Whitewater

This has been fairly long in the making. I took a fairly long hiatus here for a number of reasons; primarily to gain my bearings after being involved in the spring elections. Therefore after this primary election seems to be a good time to end my hiatus.  I promise you that I have no shortage … More Long Hiatus – Thoughts on Two Years of Discerning Whitewater

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Back to the Basics on the Topic of Abortion

Three months have come and gone since my last post on this blog. There are a number of reasons for this. The spring election took some emotional energy from me. As I told former Police Chief Raap, politics takes away my peace (Mind you, that does not mean my goal is to avoid politics). Also, … More Back to the Basics on the Topic of Abortion

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How did WUSD School Board Candidates Answer My Questions Regarding Restrictions and CRT?

How do Whitewater School Board Candidates feel about discussions of LGBTQ+ by school staff? How do the candidates feel about restrictions such as masks or lockdowns? Watching the candidate forum and reading their literature, I did not get a strong feel for their thoughts regarding these issues. After two years of lockdowns and masks (stopped … More How did WUSD School Board Candidates Answer My Questions Regarding Restrictions and CRT?

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I Believe That Field is Full of Treasure

Growing my faith has been one the greatest joy of my life. I write this, over my children, because growing my faith has had such a fantastic influence on my kids. Jesus’ parables are among my favorite. Many times the parables describe Heaven. 10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to … More I Believe That Field is Full of Treasure

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Why I Am Voting For Andrea Svec for WUSD School Board

I recently shared my thoughts on Jen Kienbaum as a stalwart for WUSD School Board (link here). My thoughts regarding Andrea Svec are very similar. I have met and talked with Andrea Svec a number of times. She is smart, candid, and has a genuine and mature sense of leadership that she brings to our … More Why I Am Voting For Andrea Svec for WUSD School Board

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This is an Invite

Just under two years ago I started this blog. It was a relatively impulsive move. The abusive mask mandates were starting (Walworth County Board was considering) and the Whitewater Common Council had aligned themselves with the #DefundThePolice movement. (You are welcome to check my archives for these details). Somewhere along that timeline, I was invited … More This is an Invite

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Not Planning on Forgetting – Jen Kienbaum

Spring Election 2022 for the Whitewater School Board has four candidates for two spots. Two common sense conservatives are on the ballot, Andrea Svec and Jen Kienbaum. Two progressives are also on the ballot, Miguel Aranda and Joseph Kromholz. I am excited about several candidates on the ballot for multiple positions this spring. I plan … More Not Planning on Forgetting – Jen Kienbaum

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Where is Jesus in All This?

Cruising through social media, I found a post by a local gentleman: Can anyone find in the Bible (New Testament please) find anything that supports the “Herd Immunity” (survival of the fittest) thinking that tries to justify ignoring attempts to control the spread of this virus? Prompted by his statement/question, my best answer. But first, … More Where is Jesus in All This?

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Thoughts on the Scott Johnson – Brienne Brown Assembly Race

I believe that political involvement is a necessary task in order to be a responsible community leader. I also believe that our level of involvement is unique to each individual. Christ teaches us to go out into the world and be apostles, prophets, evangelists, teachers and shepherds. … More Thoughts on the Scott Johnson – Brienne Brown Assembly Race

Again Treading Not-So-Lightly on Immigration in Whitewater

October is officially half-over. Crazy. This is, by far, my favorite time of the year. The hunting, the football, the change in weather can all be enjoyed. I had another birthday last week; survived another trip around the sun. I have felt my life gain momentum in very positive ways since turning fifty a couple … More Again Treading Not-So-Lightly on Immigration in Whitewater

9.6.24 Discerning Whitewater – Fix the Lakes First (Friday Edition)

Football Weekend I am so unbelievably glad it is Friday, with a great football weekend forthcoming. Tomorrow’s Texas-Michigan game is the highlight of college football and might be the best football game of the weekend. I mentioned yesterday that my puppy, Scooby, ate a jar of mayonnaise. Today he got to a small bottle of … More 9.6.24 Discerning Whitewater – Fix the Lakes First (Friday Edition)