Author Archives: Katherine Wikoff

About Katherine Wikoff

I am a college professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering, where I teach literature, film studies, political science, and communication. My blog is a space for playing with ideas about creativity, innovation, lifelong learning, and the nature of "insight."

Visiting with Sonia

Posted on July 21, 2017

What a nice surprise this afternoon to discover that my old friend Sonia was broadcasting her WMSE (91.7FM) “Blues Drive” radio show from the Grohmann Museum to promote Gallery Night. I was working late this afternoon when I saw her … Continue reading →

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Remo’s Footlong Hotdogs

Posted on July 18, 2017

A visit home is not complete without a stop in town (because my parents live somewhat “out”) at Remo’s for a footlong hotdog with sauce. They keep frozen pint containers in back, so it’s easy to take some home to … Continue reading →

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The Unfamiliar Familiar

Posted on July 16, 2017

Lots of memories stirring, first yesterday at a flea market with my mom and then again today at the grocery store. Like these guys, which I never see in my daily life. It wouldn’t shock me to discover that some … Continue reading →

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Southeastern Ohio, Saturday Morning Panorama

Posted on July 15, 2017

My sister’s land again. So peaceful here.

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Clouds over the Countryside

Posted on July 14, 2017

One thing I don’t like about living in a city is that in the ordinary course of a day you don’t see much of the sky. Buildings and trees block out most of what’s not directly overhead. In the country … Continue reading →

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Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco

Posted on July 12, 2017

I’m visiting family this week in southeastern Ohio. This is Appalachian coal and tobacco country, known physiographically as the Allegheny Plateau. I was so happy to see this familiar advertisement on the side of the road this morning that I … Continue reading →

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The sky is bigger than it needs to be

Posted on July 11, 2017

Partly sunny? Partly cloudy? Or . . . ?

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