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It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since we lost Bernie. In many ways, it still feels like yesterday. I’m trying not to be sad today, but haven’t been …

Joseph Wharton strikes again! This time, he gives us the Liberty Head Nickel!

“The photograph reflects. Every streetlight a reminder.” — “Nightswimming,” R.E.M. “These wheels keep turning but they’re running out of steam. Keep me in your heart for a while.” — “Keep …

What will you do when the finger of Destiny points at you?

One of my favorite pictures of Bernie. My wife took this one a year ago — right before things really started to go downhill for him. Life really is fragile …

There are times where I think I miss having a dog and wonder what it would be like with a new one. But then I realize I just miss my …

I’m very proud to see “State of the Profession,” an annual feature I’m in charge of, win the National and Upper Midwest Regional Azbee Awards for Excellence for Data Journalism from the …

“Oh honey, look at this one!” my wife gesticulated to me one night, holding out her phone with glee. It was a picture of a small, tan-and-white dog named “Axel.” …