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Loving my place, and the Wildness that comes to it

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

In his influential essay “The Trouble with Wilderness,” historian William Cronon worried that environmentalists thought too much about the idea of wilderness – which he felt directed their attention away from other places, and made it difficult for them to … Continue reading →

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Winter Activities in Milwaukee: Reflections and Recapping

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

As Ambassador of Snow, I have been visiting a range of winter activities around the area. So I wanted to share some snapshots of some of the memorable moments and insights which I took away from these events. Public events … Continue reading →

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Why write about winter in the city?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

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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