Can Duluth voters take an endorsement seriously from editors who did not notice that Donald Trump was an ignorant demagogue,… October 18, 2017 …a liar and a seven-year-old sexoholic? Well maybe, but I’m still profoundly disappointed in their at-large school board endorsements. They only grudgingly endorsed me… Continue Reading
Lawnsign Maintenance October 14, 2017 One of my least favorite political chores is picking up and replacing damaged and lost lawn signs. But at five bucks a pop and… Continue Reading
I just can’t help myself May 31, 2017 This was intended as a “confidential” email but I am quite content to let the general public see it: To me from Chuck Frederick,… Continue Reading
Patience and Impatience May 1, 2017 I have yet to go through the four paper copies of the Tribunes that were delivered to my door while I was away in… Continue Reading
Keeping one’s perspective while confronting local and national crisis March 23, 2017 Tonight I plan to attend a fun event at Denfeld, its annual Speech “Concert.” This will be easier for me because Claudia will be… Continue Reading
Americapocalypse February 16, 2017 I love my blog’s search function. It always surprises me what it can reveal in and about my ten years of blogging. Apparently, not… Continue Reading
Cyrillic messaging February 2, 2017 I just found a reminder email to myself as I cleaned old emails out to unfreeze my mailing system. It reminded me to tell… 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
A nasty woman let me put this sign up in my front yard October 21, 2016 And I’ll sleep better knowing its there. Continue Reading
PIG’S BLOOD May 28, 2016 My Buddy sent me Andrew Sullivan’s long piece in the New York Magazine which mentioned this fascist libel on General Pershing which I found… Continue Reading
Zero Hour’s beginnings twelve years ago May 13, 2016 Tonight I decided to look through old scribblings of mine thinking that I might be able to cobble a book together for use in… Continue Reading
Misc thoughts about political manipulation August 20, 2015 A. I just read a worrisome story on my cell phone from Politico about Google’s potential to determine the winners of elections. Reassuringly I… Continue Reading
MSBA Notes 3 – The right to remain stupid January 20, 2015 I had a good long drive down to the MSBA convention on Wednesday and plenty of time to catch up after my week out… Continue Reading
Nightmare economics October 28, 2014 Chocolate is good for the brain and memory. I don’t know how much that is hype but I welcomed hearing that on last night’s… 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
“Gangrene” spreads to social media November 5, 2013 I got a call just now 45 minutes into today’s election. Apparently my comments about gangrene spreading from western Duluth to eastern Duluth is… Continue Reading
Hermantown’s Referendum October 21, 2013 I have a couple posts worth of thoughts about yesterday’s longish DNT story on the Hermantown building levy. I’m not inclined to start typing… Continue Reading
Howie October 4, 2013 I went to some song and dance meeting at 8AM this morning to talk about healthy schools. I probably scared the bejesus out of… Continue Reading
Candidate’s view: Vote for Martell and for the levy referendums in Duluth August 29, 2013 Today, Thursday, the DNT published my opinion piece. I’m quite pleased with it: On Aug. 19 I read the two most intelligent things about… Continue Reading
TMI from HRW #1 July 26, 2013 What follows is an email I’m composing in the blog to be sent to a potential campaign volunteer for the Welty for School board… Continue Reading