Dear Republican Party. Look who thought being liberal was virtuous. November 1, 2018 At tonight’s touching remembrance for the recent victims of White nationalism which was held at Duluth’s Temple Israel our pastor gave a compelling description… Continue Reading
Politics at the DNT October 9, 2018 The new more fair and balanced Duluth Trib that has apparently been endorsing a bunch of Republicans did them all a big favor a… Continue Reading
One more reason why my loyal readers will remain reduced to 7 April 25, 2018 Yes, I lost a reader due to too much emphasis on the state of black America. My departed reader assured me that I had… Continue Reading
Heavenly Coincidence November 20, 2017 What will our next life teach us? That was the subject of two unrelated side by side cartoons last Saturday. I hope the copyright… Continue Reading
On Being August 6, 2017 I caught the end of a BBC broadcast early this morning which I found engrossing and then tuned into On Being while I ironed… Continue Reading
Raising my flag to America’s judiciary February 10, 2017 There were two clarifying interviews on NPR this morning which I thought were helpful in making sense of the Federal Court’s decision which President… Continue Reading
Happy # 1 (In no particular order – except this one) February 9, 2017 I will be raising our family’s American flag on our front porch tomorrow. How come? I’m thrilled that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals… Continue Reading
Kapos and Trump’s new “Ambassador” December 16, 2016 Another charming appointment that President Trump plans to make is an Israel-loving hard liner who wants to give Israel carte blanche. His name is… Continue Reading
Lamentations December 1, 2016 Last night I read the third book of the prophets found in the Protestant Old Testament – Lamentations. In the fat little Bible dictionary… Continue Reading
More competition for 709? August 17, 2016 I was about to link this post to the DNT story of how Duluth’s Catholic Arch Diocese is investigating the start up of a… Continue Reading
Bathroom Privileges September 28, 2015 Folks in Columbia Heights are demanding the resignation of school board member Grant Nichols. I sympathize with their irritation but disagree that having the… Continue Reading
2nd Day of Christmas C December 16, 2014 Thanks Mom. I sent out a request for graphic ideas that suggested miracles. Maybe it was my Mom who sent it to me from… Continue Reading
A sermon on bullying November 24, 2014 This takes 63 minutes to watch in full. This is why all 50 states will likely soon accept gay marriage. Its the argument that… Continue Reading
My weekend Questionnaire September 9, 2013 On Friday or Saturday I got a curious request from an unidentified person. It asked me to answer an attached questionairre and return it…. Continue Reading
Email glitches – Dammit – and pedophile priests July 3, 2013 Before sneaking back to the room I decided, on a whim, to see if the Reader Weekly had acknowledged the receipt of my column…. Continue Reading
Because God will soon destroy the world… July 1, 2013 …we will keep voting for Republicans who will do nothing to stop him. That’s my shorthand take of the unsurprising poll of Americans by… Continue Reading
Spitting on the Stripper April 16, 2013 I haven’t written anything on the blog for ten days. Its not for want of subject matter. The depredations of Boston certainly call for… Continue Reading
North Dakota’s blankety blank Republicans March 26, 2013 North Dakota’s GOP has taken the lead on fighting abortion having made it illegal from six weeks after conception. That’s one part of their… Continue Reading
Ingersoll March 1, 2013 I’ve been watching Bill Moyer’s PBS program tonight. First he interviewd a bad Texas boy who is fighting the Creationists. Second he interviewed Susan… Continue Reading