The Thoughts of a Frumpy Professor. A blog devoted to the ramblings of a small town, middle aged college professor as he experiences life and all its strange variances. Wednesday, March 28, 2018. In my dream, I was the same person who I am currently. age, appearance, general demeanor, etc. Monday, March 26, 2018. I wish I knew, but I do not.

My name is Joe and I am a boxcar art fan. I no longer live about 200 feet from the Iowa Interstate railyard in Iowa City, but I bike there now as often as I can. I am documenting those that partake in the dubious act of affixing their names and likenesses to the sides of the cars that roll through town. Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Friday, November 4, 2011. I see these guys a lot, the 2 Dead Crew. Certain Fate and Virginia Zeke, DIF.

Reverse-engineering capitalism one mile at a time. Tuesday, July 04, 2006. I guess there is a heat wave happening, it got up to 88ºF here today. Portland is about the same as ever. The same interesting people on the streets and the same do it yourself attitudes to go along with it. Later on we went over to the Rose and Raindrop for a beer and oysters. That place has not changed one bit either.

Wednesday, October 03, 2007. New place, new website. Friday, July 06, 2007. How am I ever going to remember to update while in Sydney? 3 weeks til the wedding.