This time of year here on the Sangamon River, we reflect on a major milestone passed by our planet during its annual trek around our star. A milestone for which it’s been destined all year long. Most of us know that our Earth tilts on it’s rotational axis. And this slight tilt gives us all of our seasons and brings […]

A funny thing happened on the Sangamon in the last few weeks: It cleared up. There’s something about clear water. Clear water is clean water and muddy water is dirty water. Period. There’s no way to know what’s under the surface of muddy water. But clear water shows all. And its cool to see what’s down there. My morning coffee […]