tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post4231279257263272644..comments2024-03-29T10:40:20.361-05:00Comments on Althouse: Last night, after brats and conversation on The Terrace, we walked home along the lake path.Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-68209659905248540812016-06-21T15:20:24.229-05:002016-06-21T15:20:24.229-05:00Precisely ONE person retired from my institution t...Precisely ONE person retired from my institution this year - and it was for health reasons. TIAA/CREF is not giving professors the feeling that retirement is necessarily a good thing.<br /><br />(oh - and *I* took BRATS to have something to do with Madison Leftists, given that earlier post about crying children in restaurants)CrankyProfessorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586787351738086368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-19017507456962783582016-06-20T14:52:10.603-05:002016-06-20T14:52:10.603-05:00Look everybody, I found shiloh!Look everybody, <a href="http://madtv.wikia.com/wiki/Stuart_Larkin" rel="nofollow">I found shiloh!</a>Bad Lieutenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091901464339059169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-2420562945868777172016-06-20T14:49:33.359-05:002016-06-20T14:49:33.359-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bad Lieutenanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091901464339059169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-84200015469952569762016-06-19T22:16:35.246-05:002016-06-19T22:16:35.246-05:00"and then she changed her mind."
It was..."and then she changed her mind."<br /><br />It was not me changing my mind, it was a technical problem that couldn't be solved to my liking.Ann Althousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-76489736769705613462016-06-19T21:32:49.865-05:002016-06-19T21:32:49.865-05:00Too hot tonight. I'll be sleeping in the base...Too hot tonight. I'll be sleeping in the basement.<br />Original Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714345479248980398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-39565785818030754282016-06-19T21:24:29.883-05:002016-06-19T21:24:29.883-05:00In 10 years or so, when I retire, I'll stay in...In 10 years or so, when I retire, I'll stay in Madison but try to leave as much as I can in between January and March. That's what my neighbors do -- they've both retired now. It is a lifestyle to envy at my age.<br /><br />But you have to stay in Madison in the Summer. It's just beautiful here then.MadisonManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212179466758420208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-24874065274874868542016-06-19T13:49:24.819-05:002016-06-19T13:49:24.819-05:00"I took a 3 year 3 mo. vacation from not just..."I took a 3 year 3 mo. vacation from not just this blog but all political blogs before returning a couple months ago."<br /><br />Sorry, I hadn't noticed.<br /><br />Your superior intellect must add something but, for the life of me, I hadn't found it.Michael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127450762129879267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-71473562995032949542016-06-19T13:16:01.257-05:002016-06-19T13:16:01.257-05:00These new pics are really, really good. Did you sa...These new pics are really, really good. Did you say you have a new camera? If so, what is it and how is it helping you get these shots?Lyle Sanford, RMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312150272934828223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-8663494562429903092016-06-19T12:59:01.590-05:002016-06-19T12:59:01.590-05:00"I need to retire so that my time off isn'..."I need to retire so that my time off isn't just summer, because it's so terribly hard to leave Madison in the summer."<br /><br />It is 19 years since I retired. Another 19 is unlikely (and likely to be unpleasant as it unfolds if I beat the odds) so I am glad I did it.<br /><br />There is no problem keeping busy, for sure.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424384180201600935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-4821514227747840322016-06-19T12:39:36.231-05:002016-06-19T12:39:36.231-05:00RE: off in summer.
I always thought that was ass-...RE: off in summer.<br /><br />I always thought that was ass-backwards in our modern times - do your students need summers off to help with the harvest?<br /><br />I'd rather have WINTER off. The long days of summer bring maximum energy - its much easier to handle work/school and what else have you. Long days = maximum productivity. The winter is when I want to curl under a blanket and sleep for 10 hours. Shitty rainy weather (Pacific NW) making the roads a mess, short days that mean dark when you get up and dark when you get home. The various holidays already cut into work/school time - can we just all hole up and hibernate for a season?<br /><br />I think citizens of Sweden, Norway, Finland are into such a thing - don't they hole up in cabins in the woods and drink for a month every winter? ALPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17902185031359525209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-30325217879146905762016-06-19T12:08:55.240-05:002016-06-19T12:08:55.240-05:00On the contrary exile, Althouse and her con majori...On the contrary exile, Althouse and her con majority's daily nonsense always brings a smile to my face. Quite enjoyable!<br /><br />But everything in moderation as I took a 3 year 3 mo. vacation from not just this blog but all political blogs before returning a couple months ago.<br /><br />Indeed, three constants: death, taxes, Althouse kowtowing to her con majority.<br /><br />ok, ok, a minor 4th constant ie exile not liking Hillary and anyone who mentions her name.shilohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490952508600134457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-60797027244594296102016-06-19T12:02:51.908-05:002016-06-19T12:02:51.908-05:00Shillo that is not a political discussion and has ...Shillo that is not a political discussion and has nothing to do with Hillary There is nothing in your life except politics, I take it? Well, that's sad.exiledonmainstreet, green-eyed devilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996979470278945904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-73994727366257556052016-06-19T11:58:40.991-05:002016-06-19T11:58:40.991-05:00exile, Althouse and her minions, like yourself, st...exile, Althouse and her minions, like yourself, started the blog discussion and whether she might retire the blog.<br /><br />As always, reading comprehension is the key!shilohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490952508600134457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-12107408219135253512016-06-19T11:47:25.787-05:002016-06-19T11:47:25.787-05:00Shill -o,
Are you capable of enjoying a lovely ph...Shill -o,<br /><br />Are you capable of enjoying a lovely photo and light banter about summer weather or do you have to inject politics into everything?<br /><br />If you do, what a joyless and narrow existence.exiledonmainstreet, green-eyed devilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996979470278945904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-21574572654354524512016-06-19T11:39:42.241-05:002016-06-19T11:39:42.241-05:00Althouse, change we can believe in!
Remember the ...Althouse, change we can believe in!<br /><br />Remember the faux "excitement" when she was gonna change the blog's platform from blogger ...<br /><br />and then<br /><br />and then<br /><br />and then she changed her mind.<br /><br />><br /><br />As mentioned shortly after arriving here in 2010 ~ Althouse will still be blogging on her death bed!<br /><br />Of course Hillary winning is the best scenario ie (4) more years of her 95/5 con majority being pissed.<br /><br />Continuity trumps change.shilohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490952508600134457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-69800892081304265392016-06-19T11:21:21.290-05:002016-06-19T11:21:21.290-05:00Following the GOP Nat'l Convention in Clevelan...Following the GOP Nat'l Convention in Cleveland, hubby and I are visiting our nephew and wife in Madison. Due to the Professor's frequent photos and description of the Terrace and Lake, they are on our Must Do list. Was planning on the ice cream, but the brats sure sound tasty. Kathryn51https://www.blogger.com/profile/15849194297198613426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-27299749596855850192016-06-19T11:08:07.914-05:002016-06-19T11:08:07.914-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Etiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463542962653770911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-61262281487416402022016-06-19T11:00:30.159-05:002016-06-19T11:00:30.159-05:00"The hottest time of day is around 4 or 5 in ..."The hottest time of day is around 4 or 5 in the afternoon. Even when it gets to 107, it is the mid-60s in the morning. "<br /><br />That's true of southern California, as well. I am now in Chicago where we have to run the A/C at night. At home it is over 100 but I'm sure it is cooler at night, not a given here.<br /><br />"Best summers in the world happen in Alaska. Of course winter is a different story.<br /><br />I've heard they are beautiful but that the deer flies can be very bad."<br /><br />You have a bottle of "Skin so soft" lotion and it keeps them away. I think they are worse up by Fairbanks but I like Homer.Michael Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127450762129879267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-56819366179319172762016-06-19T10:41:01.374-05:002016-06-19T10:41:01.374-05:00Blogger David53 said...
Best summers in the world ...Blogger David53 said...<br />Best summers in the world happen in Alaska. Of course winter is a different story.<br /><br />I've heard they are beautiful but that the deer flies can be very bad.exiledonmainstreet, green-eyed devilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996979470278945904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-6646846637380098122016-06-19T10:38:38.396-05:002016-06-19T10:38:38.396-05:00"I'm guessing your idea of summer is heat..."I'm guessing your idea of summer is heat and you want a lot of heat for some reason."<br /><br />Not really. I was referring to the fact that you can still be wearing sweaters well into May. By the time May rolls around, I want to burn all of my winter clothes, I am so tired of them.<br /><br />Actually, I think we are of one mind regarding the sort of summer temps we prefer. I suffered through many sweltering East Coast summers also and don't miss weeks of 95 degree temps with 100 percent humidity. I hated not being able to sit outside and I prefer to keep my windows open rather than cranking up the AC. I live very close to Lake Michigan so I get the benefit of the "Lake Effect." I just wish we got more of a spring. exiledonmainstreet, green-eyed devilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03996979470278945904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-65204666366745339522016-06-19T10:23:55.757-05:002016-06-19T10:23:55.757-05:00"Made up the aphorism Nothing is a high stand..."Made up the aphorism Nothing is a high standard."<br /><br />Whoa! I misstated my own aphorism!<br /><br />Should be:<br /><br />Better than nothing is a high standard.Ann Althousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-83164995372137459462016-06-19T10:07:56.818-05:002016-06-19T10:07:56.818-05:00Best summers in the world happen in Alaska. Of co...Best summers in the world happen in Alaska. Of course winter is a different story.David53https://www.blogger.com/profile/12583911948694096916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-65067489678158601932016-06-19T09:59:22.046-05:002016-06-19T09:59:22.046-05:00"Even on the hottest days, there are likely t..."Even on the hottest days, there are likely to be a couple cool hours in the morning -- below 70°, which is what we like."<br /><br />I hate hot weather. Which is odd since I've mostly lived in the valleys of SoCal, where it's hot and rarely cool.<br /><br />So, when we moved to Sacramento last August I was bracing myself for yet another always hot place to live. But like you note about Madison, Sacramento has cool mornings. It gets quite hot here during the summer, but we have very refreshing mornings. The hottest time of day is around 4 or 5 in the afternoon. Even when it gets to 107, it is the mid-60s in the morning. Can have a very pleasant time outdoors before noon. In SoCal valleys, it's hot in the morning, in the afternoon, at night. Near the coast the weather is idyllic, but the coasts are now far too crowded and expensive.Paddy Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442537362540160512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-57505198631606589082016-06-19T09:55:56.020-05:002016-06-19T09:55:56.020-05:00When I saw the post title, I thought "brats&q...When I saw the post title, I thought "brats" referred to unruly children. I was startled and concerned because that seemed so un-Althousian. <br /><br />Then I realized this was Midwesternese. MaxedOutMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011469804162511617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-16305404088572614472016-06-19T09:55:21.915-05:002016-06-19T09:55:21.915-05:00With respect to retirement, I'm loving it. I&...With respect to retirement, I'm loving it. I'm traveling (I know, I know), building the garden, and reading the stuff <i><b>I</b></i> want to read. I miss the intellectual stimulation of solving difficult problems and I do miss some aspects of teaching, but the cost of that was that my time was not my own. Given that I don't have all that much time left (none of us do), I have no desire to go back.Original Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714345479248980398noreply@blogger.com