BurningbirdI added Google Ads into the sidebar towards the top on individual archive pages. We’ll see how they go, but it was fun last night opening up different pages and seeing how the ads change based on the content. The most interesting result so far was with the Elk entry. I also finished up the book […]
When the balance sheet for 1839 was struck it showed, to the great surprise of Mr. Shaw, a net gain for the year of $25,000. He could not believe his own figures, and so went over them again and again until he could no longer doubt the fact. Telling the story many years afterward he […]
I have come to love this state: the beautiful scenery on my walks, the state’s role in so many important historical events, and the people who will chat with you at a hot air balloon show or on the trail. But this state has a darker side, the beast if you will, and I’ve been […]
I managed to get LID installed, and you can see it in operation here. I’m in the middle of another one of my multi-page essays on digital ID generally and LID specifically, and hopefully will be finished tonight, or tomorrow. I bet you’re sitting there just holding your breath, excited down to your privates at the thought of […]
Christmas Eve I spent in Lone Elk park, just outside of St. Louis. It’s a large animal preserve and outdoor facility with a 3.2 mile hike around the perimeter. My hiking book described the hike as ‘easy’ but the park labeled it difficult. I side with the park–though the trail was very well marked and […]