Author Archives: Verla Viera

The most recent police blotter from our little hometown paper says that some Asian shop owners about 5 blocks from our house reported finding the following graffiti sprayed on their business one morning. Forners Learn to Speak English our go … Continue reading →

RANT I have mild arthritis in my hands. Not enough to be a major problem; just enough to cause a little pain when I’m opening jars and such. On my doctor’s recommendation, I take glucosamine. The liquid is easier than … Continue reading →

I’ve been enchanted by FOUND magazine (and now website) ever since I knew it existed. It’s just what it sounds like—pictures of notes and photos and other found objects. Some are funny, some sad, some mystifying; but all are compelling. … Continue reading →

How shall the heart be reconciledTo its feast of losses?        –from “The Layers,” Stanley Kunitz “Forgiveness has nothing to do with the perpetrator, has nothing to do with any religion. It has only everything to do with the way the victim … Continue reading →

In honor of Barbara Crabb, I present my favorite University of Wisconsin site, found at the entrance to Bascom Hall. “Whatever may be the limitations which trammel inquiry elsewhere, we believe that the great State University of Wisconsin should ever … Continue reading →