Sorry to hear about Craig's 5-3 loss in state baseball quarterfinals, but based on our advance stories, Burlington sounded like worthy foe.

Today's blog: Fly the flag proudly, but make sure you also do it correctly. A few Flag Day sentiments. ow.ly/XBPn301gcof

Today's blog: Walking tour provides close-up glimpses of and fun facts on historic Evansville. ow.ly/G1EC301inYq

Mike McCabe of Blue Jean Nation on why Average Joe won't be running for governor or Congress. ow.ly/1jpY301iMFj

Had fun time again Wednesday at Rock County Pork Fest, despite hot weather. Great chops. Even got to drive '66 Plymouth Satellite back home.

Friday's Gazette editorial: Secrecy behind UW System's budget approval lacks educated view. ow.ly/mxwd301limg

Sure was too hot for comfortable sleeping last night, and wouldn't you know it, today is the first day of summer. The heat is on!

Today's blog: Janesville native tapping surprisingly rich story of his hometown's brewing history. ow.ly/d1Pg301syQL

Wednesday's Gazette editorial: Why Wisconsin's city of Janesville is relatively safe and getting safer. ow.ly/oBqZ301uHZe

Today's blog: Writing that final chapter on a 37-year journalism career spanning 3 Wisconsin newspapers. ow.ly/d35Q301wRNZ

Thursday's Gazette editorial: Four finalists boosting hopes for redevelopment of Janesville's former GM plant. ow.ly/ioKI301xdOa

Gambled, got damp but otherwise enjoyed Velo Club go-slow ride Wednesday--and got Cold Stone Creamery treat to boot. ow.ly/O4wT301zaJz

I'm stating this with fingers/toes crossed, but kudos to our IT guys for again reviving Gazette computer corpse after 4 days of rigormortis.

Friday's Gazette editorial: Give 'em a break, folks; do your part to reduce errant, unnecessary 911 calls. ow.ly/guDp301zLfG

Today's blog: The first of five memorable editorials I've written as I begin my final workweek. ow.ly/Waqt301GY9z

Walker should have been handing out water bottles/rethinking funding on I-90/39 snarl south of Stoughton on Sunday after camper rollover.

Wednesday's Gazette editorial: Why all the hoopla about two races in Rock County primary elections.ow.ly/r3xL301J6so

Today's blog: Remembering that wild animal that once passed through "cougar country." ow.ly/Ioz9301Jils

Today's blog: In my week-long look back at 13 years of editorials, recalling a sad chapter in Janesville's history. ow.ly/14hP301M4Ot

Thursday's Gazette editorial: Town of La Prairie residents right to value farmland over developer dollars. ow.ly/IHLF301M4Xp