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. I also volunteer with a Milwaukee homeless sanctuary, Repairers of the Breach, as chair of the Communications and Fund Development Committee.

For want of a nail . . .

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

I was doing research on something else (always the way it works for me 🙂 ) when I came across this October 2020 Hollywood Reporter article on Shonda Rhimes and got sucked in by the title (Shonda Rhimes Is Ready … Continue reading →

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Some Fiserv Forum photos (under construction and beyond) from my daily commute

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

In honor of the Milwaukee Bucks game tonight at Fiserv Forum, I thought I’d do a post with some photos of the arena that I’ve taken taken over the past several years. My drive to work at Milwaukee School of … Continue reading →

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“Mod Geometric Flower” (and the end of my pandemic lifestyle)

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

Just a quick roundup of my life lately here in Milwaukee. Topics for today: a parking lot photo my car troubles the Milwaukee Bucks and clean streets ending my pandemic lifestyle So first, the photo. I’m calling this “Mod Geometric … Continue reading →

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How I write blog posts in “Classic Editor”

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

It has been about a year now since WordPress introduced the new Gutenberg “block editor.” Although my impression is that the block editor is nice for building websites, it is not very user friendly for someone who just wants to … Continue reading →

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Chasing Light II – MSOE’s Campus Center “Bridge”

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

Leaving work last night after teaching my summer class, I noticed how striking the sunlight was on the pillar and doorway of the “bridge” over the “tree lounge” to the backstage area of the Todd Wehr Theater in Milwaukee School … Continue reading →

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My favorite Chicago song

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

I was actually singing an Eagles song the other night as I carried laundry up from the basement, but my daughter thought it sounded like a Chicago song. Really? I couldn’t imagine a Chicago song sounding like “Take It to … Continue reading →

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Must We Bare a Burden of Guilt for the Sins of Our Fathers?

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

Must We Bare a Burden of Guilt for the Sins of Our Fathers? http://paulrwaibel.com/2021/05/20/must-we-bare-a-burden-of-guilt-for-the-sins-of-our-fathers/ — Read on paulrwaibel.com/2021/05/20/must-we-bare-a-burden-of-guilt-for-the-sins-of-our-fathers/ I just read this very thoughtful reflection essay/review about how descendants of evil people, especially WWII Nazi war criminals, have personally dealt … Continue reading →

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When you’re a Jet!

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

One of the many things I love about my husband is that he gets my jokes and thinks they’re funny. So recently I started folding my car key closed before putting it in my coat pocket because the pointy metal … Continue reading →

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The Tosa Turkeys

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

I took this photo a few days ago in my local grocery store’s parking lot, where three wild turkeys stood guard near the entrance. For a couple years now, a flock of wild turkeys has been strutting around the city … Continue reading →

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Why I love my Starbucks

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Katherine Wikoff

Before the pandemic hit, I would walk to the Red Arrow Starbucks down the hill from my office at least once a day. I’ve only been there a handful of times since. For a long time after my college moved … Continue reading →

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