Do you go the 'the cross' church?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on May 22, 2013 - 6:57 a.m.
I was stopped by a co-worker a few days ago and they asked if I still went to 'the cross' church. A year ago this same person asked if I ...
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This thing is still active!
Posted by STEVE KNOX on March 27, 2013 - 6:51 a.m.
I stopped writing in January and thanked those for reading. I just happened to log on this morning and - it's still active! Hmmm...I may ask for a trade to ...
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The end of Gen-X in J-Ville
Posted by STEVE KNOX on January 6, 2013 - 7:31 a.m.
I've written several times about setting goals so I would be accountable. Well, my 2013 goals are finalized and I'm starting with the first one on the list: de-clutter. I'm ...
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So you want to be a community blogger?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 28, 2012 - 8:14 a.m.
Community blogging on Gazettexta.com has been an interesting experience over the last three years. Some of my favorite posts were ones about the old neighborhood that I grew up in. ...
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Lost a fountain pen nib, shared some Janesville stories
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 22, 2012 - 8:42 a.m.
I was looking for a medium nib for my Parker Centennial Duofold this morning and I stumbled upon a Duofold set that my Great Aunt and Uncle gave me for ...
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Did you get your flu shot?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 14, 2012 - 6:26 a.m.
The last time I received a flu shot I got the flu. Since then, I've steered away from the shot and have dodged the flu bug to boot. This year ...
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Where are you shopping this Christmas season?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 11, 2012 - 6:33 a.m.
Christmas is two weeks away and the small Christmas list that I've accumulated is almost complete. Unlike previous years, I've done most of my shopping online. Come to think of ...
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Help for 'Surviving the Holidays'
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 10, 2012 - 6:24 a.m.
Depending on the statistics you read, half or more of Americans are divorced. Lawyers are quick to help take care of the initial 'fire' but the aftermath can sometimes be ...
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The loss of a friend
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 6, 2012 - 6:55 a.m.
Facebook is littered with goofy photos, proud parents and a ton of trivial, but fun 'stuff'. Occasionally I'll come across a note that stops me in my tracks and that ...
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2012 Goals and resolutions - revisited
Posted by STEVE KNOX on December 4, 2012 - 6:41 a.m.
Blink! Wow, it certainly doesn't feel like December but the calendar isn't lying - the year is almost over. It seems like only a few weeks ago I wrote my ...
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Balancing your books
Posted by STEVE KNOX on November 28, 2012 - 6:50 a.m.
I was stumped. While I realized my online balance and my 'real balance' would never be 100 percent in sync the distance in quantity was too great. It was close ...
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Roper the snowblower - year 41
Posted by STEVE KNOX on November 18, 2012 - 6:13 p.m.
The 7-day forecast looks pretty quiet but I took the time to prepare this afternoon. After mowing for what I think will be the last time I decided to place ...
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Will extending domestic partner benefits attract top-notch city employees?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on November 13, 2012 - 5:24 a.m.
I'll admit it - I had and still have heartburn over the domestic partner health benefit piece that was added to the city council agenda last night by Russ Steeber ...
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Prayer brings neighbors closer
Posted by STEVE KNOX on November 7, 2012 - 4:38 a.m.
There's a special neighborhood in Janesville. Oh sure, it's just a street lined with modest homes...sort of like any other neighborhood in Janesville, or the country for that matter. The ...
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Full service, great service - in Edgerton
Posted by STEVE KNOX on November 3, 2012 - 4:38 p.m.
I've been in the market for tires for a few weeks and I've scoured every ad, every website and asked a ton of people for advice. I thought I came ...
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How many miles are on your vehicle?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on October 22, 2012 - 6:37 a.m.
I had a 7 mile round trip commute for over 14 years and if the weather was nice I'd park my car and take the bike or the Spree. There ...
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A 'different' Janesville
Posted by STEVE KNOX on October 10, 2012 - 7:23 a.m.
I sat down and watched 'As Goes Janesville' on Monday night. Afterwards, I wished I'd watched 'Castle' instead of turning on PBS. Maybe I expected more or maybe I expected ...
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What's worse, the procedure or payment?
Posted by STEVE KNOX on October 1, 2012 - 6:38 a.m.
Medical science leaps and bounds have been staggering and thanks to the leaps and bounds our life span and quality of life have increased. The stress of medical billing has ...
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Local Spring elections
Posted by STEVE KNOX on September 26, 2012 - 10:05 a.m.
I'm not trying to get too far ahead in the election process but if you wander over to the City of Janesville website and take a glance at city council ...
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No need to turn on SportsCenter
Posted by STEVE KNOX on September 25, 2012 - 6:06 a.m.
I'll admit it, I fell asleep right after halftime. Yes, it was the Packers on Monday Night but I still have a sleep schedule to stick too. My morning schedule ...
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