The “Rich men north of Richmond” Debate September 3, 2023 Five months ago stymied by my inability to concentrate on finishing a column by a pushed up deadline of Friday I cranked out my… Continue Reading
Cleaning up my campaign August 12, 2022 Above is a small act of vanity I allowed myself at the tail end of my campaign. I blew past the original $2,000 I… Continue Reading
Impeachment, war, cinema and other flotsom January 15, 2020 Trump Impeached. After watching part to of Frontlines how we got here, last night I’m OK with that. I was surprised to come to… Continue Reading
A pause to reflect while drinking uninspiring coffee from a drive in October 19, 2017 The last two days were gorgeous for passing out campaign lit door to door. I only got about an hour in total because I… Continue Reading
That Editorial Part 3 – Why did “The Thumb” return with such a vengeance? August 28, 2015 Why did the Tribune’s editors give the superlative Alanna Oswald such short shrift? Three answers come readily to mind. 1. To teach me a… Continue Reading
Meanwhile back in education land May 5, 2015 What we should be talking about instead of the egos and vanity of seven Duluth School Board members got a mention in today’s Trib…. Continue Reading
Background, First endorsements made, First comments on my campaign July 17, 2013 I’m busy with company, my Father-in-law is in town for the week. I’ll not campaign other than to blog a bit but I don’t… Continue Reading
Word Search of the Day March 13, 2012 Its close enough to ten I’ll post a little. In honor of Mitt Romney I thought “mire” would be a good word search. Then… Continue Reading
Another sign that the Duluth School District is on the right path July 3, 2006 I recently heard a story which confirmed a long held belief. People who are being watched are more likely to behave. This has also… Continue Reading
Back to Blogging in DC June 20, 2006 Yesterday all my efforts to connect to a wireless network were stymied. I spent the morning trying to find the townhouse where I spent… Continue Reading