Detritus of Empire

Wandering unsupervised in various real and imaginary places. Detritus reflects my interests in robotics, travel, history and the odder aspects of the world around me.

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Friday, August 31, 2018

Sturgeon Rodeo!

Behold the noble sturgeon, largest fish to be found in the waters of Wisconsin. This picture is of a gigantic specimen. But recently...

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

A Cave at Cave Lake?

I am a fan of frivolous side trips. You just never know what you'll find. When planning a Boundary Waters trip I scrutinize the map. ...

Monday, August 27, 2018

Forty Seven Years in the Boundary Waters

When I got an invite to tag along on a Boundary Waters Canoe Area trip recently they did have the common sense to ask if I had ever been the...

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Pregnant Trees?

While tramping about looking for the CCC camp at Gooseberry Falls I was distracted by several odd looking trees.. Weird, no? Of course...

Friday, August 24, 2018

CCC Camp Gooseberry Falls Minnesota

On any trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area the classic stopping off point is Gooseberry Falls State Park. Rustic paths, a nice visitor c...

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Boundless Ambitions

I'm just back from a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, that vast wilderness along the Minnesota-Canada border. No motor craft, no...

Monday, August 20, 2018

Shuffling Through the Halls of Academe

On retirement I had plans of going back to school on a part time basis. And I have, albeit a bit more part time than I'd imagined. Eac...

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Tacitus: Having over the many years of my medical career seen too many hard working folks post pone retirement and tip over shortly after their farewell party I have adopted a Carpe Diem policy. Retire at 60. And don't let 'em throw you a party. Its working so far.

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