Half read books February 26, 2018 I have finished reading two books so far this year but have been unable to upload them to my lifetime reading list for technical… Continue Reading
“Yep” October 25, 2017 I wrote about the poltergeists bedeviling my campaign who pulled my campaign lit out of doors and stuffed it in mail boxes. At least… Continue Reading
9 weeks down 2 to go – Poltergeist watch October 25, 2017 After laying off my feet for a couple of days my gimp has gotten better. Maybe its numbness that keeps me going door to… Continue Reading
The PBS Vietnam Series gets me thinking September 18, 2017 I watched all the Stanley Karnow episodes in the 1990’s about Vietnam but I think Kevin Burns will bring a little more nuance at… Continue Reading
a Twin Cities journalist friend comments on the DNT School Board endorsements September 5, 2017 he writes: Unbelievable “editorial board” decision by the DNT They just have no shame at all. Inconsistent too Never have liked newspapers making endorsements… Continue Reading
China journey – last Facebook “slideshow” August 10, 2017 Here’s how I captioned my final Facebook slideshow on our China trip: “A Ming Garden that survived the Cultural Revolution. Ancient crafts that survived…. Continue Reading
How is a diaper like a politician? July 29, 2017 That was the question posed by Ben tonight at our cruise ship’s hokey talent night program. Ben is painfully earnest and his jokes are… Continue Reading
Stuff on my busy mind, written early in the day, so that I can stop thinking about it all July 7, 2017 News Comment: While our President snorts about Fake News this ISIS opponent shows how honest and brave journalism is critical to the health of… 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
Blessed is Donald Trump May 29, 2017 From Andrew Sullivan on our Presidents visit to Rome: He loves the exercise of domination, where Christianity practices subservience. He thrills to the use… Continue Reading
A little “flight” reading – The Sage of Emporia May 1, 2017 For years I’ve wondered if William Allen White “the Sage of Emporia” ever wrote anything about his fellow Kansan, my Grandfather George Robb. Although… 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
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
A new Era of paranoia? December 16, 2016 This mornings anonymous emailer sent me a gracious if paranoid message to my reply about the District’s Building sales. Let me first mention that… Continue Reading
My reply to an anonymous email December 16, 2016 From: “Minkdevil” To: “Harry Welty” Cc: Sent: 16-Dec-2016 02:37:28 +0000 Subject: School Sales At least someone can sell a damn school! http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/business/4174343-two-sherman-properties-sold Sent from… Continue Reading
Lamentations December 1, 2016 Last night I read the third book of the prophets found in the Protestant Old Testament – Lamentations. In the fat little Bible dictionary… 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
PIDDLINGS 10-19-2016 October 19, 2016 Sometimes I get traditional good night sleeps despite the horror of this dyspeptic election year. Not so yesterday. I crawled back into bed about… Continue Reading
Sex Education September 12, 2016 One of the most engaging articles in the Sunday paper was written by an intern for the Duluth Budgeteer, Ryley Graham. It was about… Continue Reading
