Minds Over Mountains

09/04/2026

Broken and starved Bill, Sheila and Glenn staggered in to The Last Steep in 2017. The waitress took one look and returned with the jalapeño, pineapple and cream cheese burger. Chef Simba at Fharmacy Public House in Lake Mills has Made it his Own!

08/27/2026

Seventy-percent of our impression of a restaurant or doctor visit is formed before we take a bite or shake the docs hand…be a part of that awesome first impression. LMVC is looking for reception (and technician) help [email protected]

08/27/2026

Please let us not overgeneralize while this is an unspeakable tragedy. I’ve been cycle commuting for three years reliably the vehicles that give me the whole lane take the shoulder oncoming and don’t pass me on top of the hill are 1 ton work trucks with welding, rigs fuel tank tanks and ladder racks. In exchange I’m well lit. I’m on the shoulder and I thank them with a wave. (and, a beutiful manifestation of human nature, the trucks that give me a half-lane...I wave and thank 'em, next time, they give me the whole lane)

Two college cyclists killed, seven injured after driver strikes team in Tennessee.

Driver facing multiple charges of homicide and assault after riders from Milligan University cycling team struck by vehicle on Wednesday.

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08/19/2026

08/16/2026

It’s wisdom as old as the stoics, there’s a reason for that…it holds up. Build something, fix something, read something, write something, or help someone…now that’s a mental health day.

08/05/2026

Thanks to every single donor at every level. We're well-over $100K since our inception a year ago. And stay tuned for some amazing developments from the badd- # docs at The Initiative!

08/04/2026

The cosmos guided me to take the long way to work. I found myself in Korth Park marveling at the wildflowers and filled with gratitude…not knowing farmer Dave had just passed away.

08/04/2026

Especially if you’re my wife. Re-examine every old assumption.