Long ago I named this blog FREEGNV: An Independent City because, in so many ways, GNV has been forced to … More
Month: October 2025
What a chintzy tribute
Rep. Kevin Steele, R-Hudson, has filed a bill to name a bunch of roads at state universities after Charlie Kirk. … More
Dusting off a GNV bicentennial treasure just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday
This bicentennial project is cause for celebration in itself. Not because it took so long to complete. Not because it … More
Still more fun with Jack and Jill
Editor’s note: This blog has been updated to reflect ticket prices. Original blog erroneously indicated that admission was free. Jack … More
Reflections on Burlington
Or a couple a days in another college town. I love college towns. So being in the neighborhood I couldn’t … More
Reflections on the Tay
In which I explore an enchanting little river far north of my beloved Santa Fe. Rivers run through my life. … More
A celebration of light and shadow
I never go to Ottawa without visiting Canada’s National Gallery. It is a feast for the eyes. And not just … More
Signs of intelligent life in Ottawa
Ottawa is one of my favorite cities. Not least because signs of intelligent life are everywhere. Listen, you can’t throw … More
Looking for Waldo in all the wrong places
Listen, it’s like Minnie Driver said in Grosse Pointe Blank: Sometimes you just gotta get the hell out of town. … More
Just a few things GNV
How to spend your next Saturday Listen, I know that GOPsters are calling it a ”Hate America” rally. But let’s … More
