Proud of my family marching against the Apocalypse June 20, 2020 I just woke up a little after midnight. Indigestion like Scrooge’s bit of undigested potato afflicted me as did an image I’ll mention in… Continue Reading
Keen on Kuehn June 19, 2017 Photo by: Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com I was pleased to see this picture on the anniversary of Duluth’s infamous lynching because one of the… Continue Reading
Yesterday in threadbare detail March 26, 2017 Yesterday I finished a couple more chapters in my 1920 book, did my Sing thing and then attended the Clayton Jackson McGhie Dinner at… Continue Reading
Campaign Countdown – 49 Days to Equity for all Duluth schools September 16, 2015 I’m pleased with the outcome of the school board primary. Alanna Oswald, whose chief blemish is that she successfully got the school district to… Continue Reading
Piano Quintet in A major, B.155 (Op. 81)(once listed as 77) October 5, 2014 It took me quite a while to type up that title. The last notes of the piece are fading away as I type this…. Continue Reading
Civil Rights and Equitable Education in Duluth September 16, 2013 I was recently sent a request for information regarding my attitude about some ticklish issues facing the Duluth Schools. I relished a chance to… Continue Reading
One of dozens of stories told at lunch yesterday October 17, 2018 Here is the Statue of Albert Woolson the last living soldier to survive the Civil War parked in Gettysburg National Park. Its likely I… Continue Reading
“How many Trumps does it take to change a light bulb?” January 19, 2018 “We’ll never know, because after he screws something he gives it $130,000 not to tell anybody.” As someone long scornful of Donald Trump I… Continue Reading
I got waxed – I like my chances June 3, 2017 Of four candidates for the two at-large positions I came in fourth. I got 34 votes the two winners got 234 and 244 votes…. Continue Reading
2016 Aug Blog 2- Oscar the Slouch August 9, 2016 Start here at Aug Blog 1 Three board members were not in attendance at the start of yesterday’s meetings. Alanna and Rosie were at… Continue Reading
Civil Rights and the nuisance of journalistic fairness September 14, 2013 I’ll have a busy day tomorrow with over 100 addresses to stick lawnsigns up in. Maybe that’s why I tossed and turned in bed… Continue Reading
A meditation Pt 13 December 13, 2012 And if threat was a last resort the first resort was equally manipulative. Dr. Dixon is a master at emoting and shedding tears on… Continue Reading
The lies of Keith Dixon #4 and 5 May 18, 2009 Dr. Dixon told his first recorded lie in Duluth just three days into the job. His arrival in Duluth coincided with the completion of… Continue Reading