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Trump’s Job

Trump makes the argument that a President needs total immunity to do his or her job. He uses this same phrase over and over. It is important to consider this claim carefully. Just what behaviors are covered by the phrase … Continue reading

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Big Wave Day

Curmudgeon Speaks has received little of my attention lately. We have been spending time in Kauai and my personal blogging has been focused on my travel blog. Feel free to take a look if you miss the type of thing … Continue reading

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Do we have a crisis in higher education?

I have recently encountered several articles in prominent sources explaining that many have begun to question the value of a college education. While the data continue to show a significant financial advantage – the average college grad will earn 2.3 … Continue reading

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Vacation Blog

We have left the snow and cold of Minnesota to spend some time in Kauai. As always I share some image and impressions on my travel blog. I try to make the posts informative and we have been lucky enough … Continue reading

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Harvard Plagiarism Scandal

I want to offer some observations on the plagiarism charges brought against Harvard President Claudine Gay that resulted in her resignation. Obviously, this resignation was part of a broader political context related to statements made by Gay and two other … Continue reading

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Looking to 2024

The end of any year seems a time to focus on the past year and to set an agenda for the year to come. I have this feeling that 2024 will be pivotal. My feeling is one of foreboding. It … Continue reading

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Holiday greetings

We have been receiving cards from a few holiday diehards still committed to the use of the mail. It makes me feel guilty. I write enough stuff I should generate something to celebrate the season and share a little news. … Continue reading

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Being 75

Today is my birthday. I am 75. I seldom use a blog post to recognize my birthday, but 75 seems different. It is not a nice round number, but I would guess you know what I mean. It seems a … Continue reading

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Minnesota Apples

It is Fall in Minnesota and time for the Apple harvest. As a recent Minnesota transplant, I am enjoying the season. It is interesting to me that my first job was in Cortland, New York, home of the Cortland apple … Continue reading

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Politicalization of Climate Crisis

I listened to the Republican debate last night. This morning I read this article from Scientific American. I would describe this accidental combination as jarring. I don’t remember a comment about climate change in last night’s debate, but lots of … Continue reading

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