Author Archives: vanbraman

A Shaky Day

Posted on July 8, 2021 by vanbraman

Today was a shaky day in Northern California because of a big earthquake near the Nevada border. I had a busy morning, including attending a meeting during my lunch hour. This afternoon I decided to take a quick nap. I … Continue reading →

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Ottumwa on Jeopardy!

Posted on July 6, 2021 by vanbraman

Last Wednesday Ottumwa, Iowa was mentioned in a clue on Jeopardy! I did not watch the show as I teach a class on the Divided Kingdom on Wednesday Nights, but I did hear about it on Facebook. Since the mention … Continue reading →

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