Wednesday November 24, 2010 – A weather advisory has been issued for DeKalb County. Chance of light freezing rain and light sleet late in the morning and in the afternoon. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the late morning and afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. Rain and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening…then patchy light freezing drizzle after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Read More...

Gracie and I took a short drive through the southern parts of DeKalb County. We were looking for fall colors. It was a bit early but the trip was enjoyable — especially with those apple cider cinnamon donuts. (more…) Read More...

It’s official. It’s autumn. My favorite season. The weather is comfortable. The colors are gorgeous.

Somonauk Road from Somonauk to Sycamore. Suydam and Chicago Roads. Route 72, Baseline, Scout Roads and the back roads to Cherry Valley. NIU campus, Ellwood House and the bike trails of DeKalb. Read More...

Taking orders now: Be among the first to have one! I “love” DeKalb license plate holders – available for $15 through the Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. Order yours today by emailing the Glidden Homestead (gliddenhomestead@juno.com) – then send a check for the appropriate amount to the Glidden Homestead, 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115. They make great gifts!  Read More...

Gracie and I went for our evening walk through Downtown DeKalb. We walked up to O’Leary’s and had dinner. Walked over to the House and said hey to Clifton Roy who was performing later. Read More...

How would these wind powered vehicles look on the DeKalb County landscape? Pretty cool, we thinks. Read More...