Je ne suis si desole pas January 27, 2019 If my French is correct the title says I’m not so sorry. That makes this a non apology for leading my eight loyal readers… Continue Reading
Boys will be jerks October 10, 2018 Thirty days in France was a welcome relief from the continuing Trump news sepsis in the United States. Oh, I did peek at the… Continue Reading
Throw away people October 11, 2017 I tried to link to today’s Trib story from Lisa Kaczke on candidates addressing poverty. I don’t think it made it to the Trib’s… Continue Reading
A little “flight” reading “Minnesota Rag” May 1, 2017 On the Flight back I finished up William Allen White’s book and then began the book “Minnesota Rag” by Fred Friendly I bought the… Continue Reading
Ripped (off) from the headlines April 20, 2017 I twitted Wrenshall a couple posts ago so this post might be viewed as excessive harassment which I don’t mean to inflict. However, that… Continue Reading
Indian ghosts April 17, 2017 I just keep adding more books to my reading list. The lastest is Killers of the Flower Moon. I’ve been catching reports on Public… Continue Reading
“The divorcingest President” February 2, 2017 I got an email from “my Buddy” this morning. It contained a fair question and I tried to treat it with a rational analysis:… Continue Reading
Thank you Dr. Conniff… November 21, 2016 …for reading my blog. Thank you also for taking part in an important public conversation…….. I have submitted this piece in its entirety to… Continue Reading
Fear and silencing in 2016? November 17, 2016 The initial reactions of many in the wake of Donald Trump’s election have been fearful, ugly, gloating and generally panicky. There is an abundance… Continue Reading
My agnostic heart cries out: September 3, 2016 Thank God! that the truth, however horrible, is being revealed – finally. Continue Reading
A little of the Much More to Come July 31, 2016 Here’s some of the “much more to come” suggested at the end of the previous post. As I type my printer is cranking out… Continue Reading
On the subject of prohibition of drugs August 29, 2015 I admire powerfully argued propositions. My Buddy sent me this and frankly my blog could use a short break from the Duluth Schools. I’ll… Continue Reading
Thoughts on the RFRA law April 2, 2015 I don’t always know why my Buddy sends me links to stories but this link to a Jonah Goldberg column could have been prompted… Continue Reading
Bully October 31, 2014 Last night I attended the big City sponsored meeting at Clyde Iron in Bullying. I was late but got there in a fierce snow… Continue Reading
The condition of African Americans in Duluth September 8, 2014 Its not great. First there is this in the Trib today. On the reading test, black students, who make up 8.5 percent of the… Continue Reading
Pulling our trousers down August 14, 2014 Prepare yourself for a little TMI. Not up on your acronyms? TMI = “too much information.” And to start this post at 2AM here’s… Continue Reading
Reality August 13, 2013 The Republican Party today is the John Wilkes Booth Party. It really frosts my eye glasses. My oft mentioned “Buddy” used to email me… 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
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
Boston April 15, 2013 One of the top women finishers at Boston today used to run by my house every day in high school as she practiced for… Continue Reading