Blog Title

I chose this title for my blog for a couple of reasons. In literal terms, the prairie and the city have been where I have lived. In metaphorical terms, it indicates the span and nature of my interests.

I grew up on a farm in the Great Plains, went to three universities and got two degrees: history and theater. I have lived for greater or briefer times in five cities of various sizes from Manhattan, Kansas to Manhattan, New York. My wife and I lived in the Twin Cities for 28 years and that is where our son was born and raised.

But you can't take the country out of the boy, and that is where my heart is.