A fragment from an early Chrestiene document; commonly referred to as The Axe of the Apostles. Certain people came from…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellMarch 8, 2016
It’s fun to live in Iowa! Who knew? But every four years, we are the center of the political universe.…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellJanuary 26, 2016
• Clannish, insular immigrants who refuse to assimilate • Large families and achieving kids that quickly overshadow other residents •…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellJanuary 12, 2016
Christmas—so much to mock, so little time. For most of December, I carry that outlook. Now, in these quiet, unhurried…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellDecember 29, 2015
Yes, I know. I’m two weeks late. Two weeks ago, December 1, was Giving Tuesday—joining the ranks of Black Friday,…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellDecember 15, 2015
I remember as a child, my desire to keep my new toys and games in perfect condition. Those first few…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellDecember 1, 2015
Here it is, the Tuesday after the Paris attacks and I almost feel obligated to say something about it. To…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellNovember 17, 2015
The web is a rough and tumble place. That’s an understatement. It is often vicious and dangerous. Last month, Jessica…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellNovember 3, 2015
Pious little towns often have such a character, maybe even three—the irreverent skeptic, the loudmouth agnostic, more well-read and agile…
Steve Mathonnet-VanderWellOctober 20, 2015
