Selling Nettleton Elementary January 27, 2017 The Trib has caught on to and reported the several offers for the empty Nettleton school which the school board has received. Although the… Continue Reading
Shall We Dance? January 26, 2017 I figure that I have several audiences of this blog. The one that is preeminent to me is – me. It’s not just the… Continue Reading
Trump says up to 5 million voted illegally… January 24, 2017 …so I call for a do over election pronto. I am willing to vote again. Continue Reading
US Education Amway style January 24, 2017 AFT President Randi Weingarten visited Lincoln Middle School yesterday. I would have been tempted to stop by had I been paying attention. I’m not… Continue Reading
Snow Sculpting was about my sixth priority this week January 23, 2017 I moved it to number 4 because I’m leaving town tomorrow. I wanted to finish one while the balmy sculpting weather continues. It will… Continue Reading
God Bless America January 20, 2017 I just witnessed the storied peaceful transfer of power in our nation’s capitol. There were several thoughtful speeches and a recitation of the Beatitudes… Continue Reading
Taking a drink under Niagara Falls January 19, 2017 Every now and then I’ll write a post with references to the multiple issues and activities that consume me often to the point of… Continue Reading
I didn’t sleep late and the paper came on time January 18, 2017 For ISD 709 wonks I’ll have some things to say about this news today. But not quite yet. OK I’m ready…. Deadlines Getting Credit… Continue Reading
Priorities January 17, 2017 The Trib has covered one of what should be two of my top priorities today. That would be playground mulch. I’ve gotten a couple… Continue Reading
My first march since 1973 January 17, 2017 I don’t do marches. My last two were during Vietnam. As a Freshman in 1969 I was one of many students who blocked the… Continue Reading
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery January 17, 2017 or is it? I stopped reading my email a couple days ago when I got this subject heading: “YOU ARE A RACIST, HARRY” It… Continue Reading
A change of subject- January 14, 2017 If I was going to squander my Saturday afternoon blogging it was to be on the MSBA conference but that may end up being… Continue Reading
The “counter puncher” January 14, 2017 More chitter chatter on that “N” word between me and another friend. This one includes a link to a Fred Barne’s rationalization for Trump’s… Continue Reading
MY most enjoyable MSBA convention ends January 14, 2017 The image below helps cleanse Lincolndemocrat after the previous post. I jotted down titles for about ten posts I wanted to write through the… Continue Reading
About the “N” word. I mean it! January 14, 2017 My reply to a friend who ignored my request not to use of the “N word in the emails sent to me: ***********, I… Continue Reading
duluth east’s acapella choir wows the School Board Convention January 12, 2017 I slipped into the Minneapolis Convention Hall early and saw the Duluth East Acappela Choir at the ready before a thousand plus Minnesota School… Continue Reading
ART JOHNSTON AND I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET OUR FAVORITE VENDOR… January 11, 2017 …at the Minnesota School Board Association Conference. They will probably be passing out chocolates to school board members at the exhibition hall tomorrow. My… Continue Reading
Three cheers for the Jay January 11, 2017 It is with much satisfaction that I can report that the Timberjay has sluffed off the lawsuit from its competitors and the sour attorney… Continue Reading
More on Mulch to “M” January 11, 2017 Over the past few weeks I’ve received dozens of letters imploring me to proceed with the replacement of the tire mulch. One of those… Continue Reading
A day late? January 11, 2017 After several years of heating and maintenance costs the Nettleton School suddenly has a couple of interested buyers. At our recent closed meeting to… Continue Reading