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About MilwaukeeSnow

Dr. Jeffrey Filipiak, Milwaukee's Ambassador of Snow, loves winter, Milwaukee, and environmental history! He has taught college courses on topics including history, writing, environmental ethics, food studies, the Great Lakes, and sustainability. You can contact him at ambassadorofsnow@gmail.com.

Why write about winter in the city?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

You might be wondering why a blog about winter is based in a major city, rather than in a rural area – or in someplace further north. Well, that is a topic that I hope my reflections throughout this winter … Continue reading →

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What should I blog about?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

Hey, since I’m just getting started on this blog, I thought I might put a call out – for now, and for later – for suggestions. What would be good ways to get people excited about winter? What will help … Continue reading →

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Images on snow…

Posted on December 9, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

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Keep an eye on the branches against the skies, and pay note to the leaves and grass for now… we’ll have interesting play of shadows on snow when it comes, later!

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My flickr page

Posted on December 9, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

My flickr page

Well, its a little tricky to get motivated to write about snow… when we don’t have any snow yet, and not clear if we will have any soon! But I will get into the winter spirit by looking over some of my old photos of winter around town, and you can too!

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Observing tree branches

Posted on December 7, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

We can find things to appreciate in all kinds of weather, and I can keep my attention occupied studying what I can find here in the Milwaukee area, in our parks and on our streets! When I went out for … Continue reading →

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Activities this weekend!

Posted on December 2, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

Ready to get the winter and holiday spirit? Check this link from Milwaukee Downtown for a list of events going on this weekend! Its Christmas in the 3rd Ward, as well as at other locations – and its Festivus on … Continue reading →

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A recollection – looking at Milwaukee during winter…

Posted on December 2, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow
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Getting excited….

Posted on December 2, 2011 by MilwaukeeSnow

Time to get this page going! Watch here for more long-form thoughts on winter in Milwaukee, activities, pictures, and things to get excited about!

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