“I don’t want to go to school with no niggers.” October 18, 2014 That was what my new neighbor, little preschool Donna Beth Wylie, told the slightly older, about-to-be-in second grade me back in 1958 when I… Continue Reading
History restored October 17, 2014 I headed home after singing to my Mom for a few minutes before rushing off to serve lunch at the Damiano Soup Kitchen. While… Continue Reading
Chimps in the news – a little self criticism October 17, 2014 Can Harry intimidate people into being nice? That is the question I’m faced with as I contemplate the Bullying and BFFing post. Intimidation. That’s… Continue Reading
From Bullies to BFFs October 15, 2014 Four and a half hours of sleep. For me, these days, not bad. At 4:30AM I decided to walk half mile down hill to… Continue Reading
Spare yourself again October 14, 2014 “Spare yourself” is probably the operative phrase while I’m suffering from restless mind syndrome. That’s a syndrome of my own naming if you had… Continue Reading
Remember Harry. You are not the little Dutch boy… October 13, 2014 …and your blog is not a Holy Dam. [pun intended] Blog posts born of an overactive mind are a pain. I got Rosebud started… Continue Reading
The BWCA, a reminiscence October 12, 2014 Here’s the email I’ve been chewing on: Harry: At least Forum Communications is instilling some common sense to an otherwise ding-dong DNT staff. Nolan… Continue Reading
There, I feel so much better. October 12, 2014 An apology can purge the soul even when the recipient of it says it wasn’t necessary. Continue Reading
I strip the silver lining off of every cloud October 12, 2014 I’m going to hop back in my car after this post and apologize to the guy at McDonalds. Woke up at 3:30 with an… Continue Reading
Favoritism October 11, 2014 My reply to a letter to the Duluth School Board suggesting that Denfeld is being shortchanged as a result of “favoritism” at Duluth East… Continue Reading
Ignore my criticism October 10, 2014 “About this endorsement This endorsement was determined by Forum Communications management” Stewart kind of reminds me of Dan Quayle with more hair. I know,… Continue Reading
Another instance of the Duluth School Board being unnecessary October 10, 2014 This happy story in today’s sport’s sections gives me a reason to josh about the impotence of the current Duluth School Board. One of… Continue Reading
in Brief – 2 Meeting Mike Simonson October 10, 2014 I was startled four days ago to read that Mike Simonson died. Last week I met Mike Simonson while appearing on Henry Bank’s Radio… Continue Reading
in Brief 1 – Turn, Turn, Turn (not so brief) October 10, 2014 As I put on Pandora I once again had to switch it from the kid’s rock station to one of my presets. This time… Continue Reading
Election Ennui October 9, 2014 I must admit I am right where the majority of Americans seem to be regarding our elected government. I’m bummed out. I’ll also confess… Continue Reading
West Duluth Business mtg. October 8, 2014 Art Johnston called me up last week and asked a favor of me. He told me that the West Duluth Business Club would be… Continue Reading
The Presidential role call October 8, 2014 I’m about to tread on familiar territory. I surprised myself by finding this old post in a search. It only goes back to last… Continue Reading
Moves like Jagger October 8, 2014 Quarter to four AM and I’m listening the “Kids Rock” on Pandora. A bit of a surprise but I share Pandora with my daughter… Continue Reading
The Narrow Road October 7, 2014 I finished reading the Narrow Road to the Deep North to Claudia last night. Like a movie trailer that gives too much away this… Continue Reading