Spelling Bee January 31, 2011 I was the pronouncer for the City Spelling Bee this morning. I’ve done it most years since 1997 and have done all the larger… Continue Reading
Writer’s Shock May 20, 2019 The only writer’s block I ever suffered from was when I was afraid to write. My guide for this was the old maxim: “Better… Continue Reading
Your word is /ôr?THä?r?f?/ January 5, 2017 For better than ten, perhaps fifteen years I was the pronouncer at our regional Scripps Howard Spelling Bee. I have mentioned spelling bees and… Continue Reading
Its all Greek to Me, or Latin April 28, 2016 Just typed that phrase in my search function and as I suspected discovered I’d used it in one title previously…..so I added “or Latin.”… Continue Reading
Its Sandstad not Samstad July 28, 2015 I think I had Nora’s name right originally then corrected when I got the idea she was a Samstad and not a Sandstad. I’ve… Continue Reading
My little potatos November 8, 2014 All the posts that have been lining up like planes to land over the past week while the airport is down for repairs have… Continue Reading
Mr. U’s Worm Juice October 29, 2014 Somehow my early morning pre-standing thoughts jumped from William Styron’s suicide to the miracle of putting the first Chester Park Elementary School Carnival together…. Continue Reading
Word Search of the Day February 4, 2012 I knew this would happen. I’m a little casual about proofing my blog posts and I just knew I’d find some word of the… Continue Reading
going cold turkey on political commentary February 19, 2011 Its been a busy couple of weeks news-wise just as I’ve been preoccupied with packing up for a month long trip to Australia. I’ve… Continue Reading
Another record month June 30, 2009 To read this blog one has to be very interested in the Red Plan because for the past two years I’ve excluded commenting on… Continue Reading
The legal advisory committee’s mtg February 27, 2009 The Spelling Bee lasted until 4:30. After handshakes with the top spellers I slogged off through the snow and slid down Mesabi Ave past… Continue Reading
Your word is, EE leo moss in ary February 26, 2009 This afternoon I’ll be the pronouncer at the regional spelling bee up at Marshall School. There should be about 42 contestants. I hope the… Continue Reading
Today’s thank you note January 27, 2009 I spent the morning as the pronouncer at the Duluth City Spelling Bee. I think its the twelfth year I’ve done it. Went home… Continue Reading
Issues Issues Issues July 30, 2006 While I’m playing host I’ve been forced to try and write before my Father-in-law wakes up and after he goes to bed. My first… Continue Reading
Environ Mental July 14, 2006 Another milestone – sort of. I found my first email in the box for online contributions. Sorry to say the subject line said “website… Continue Reading
McCain and Revelations April 8, 2006 This is very interesting video interview of John McCain by Tim Russert who challenges the “maverick” Senator on his recent raprochment with Jerry Falwell. (My blog software… Continue Reading
