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I am not certain how I feel about TikTok, but I find it frustrating that legislation to ban the site is confounded with support for Ukraine. I would prefer that decisions by informed legislators be clearly communicated and not clouded … Continue reading →

 This is a situation I did not anticipate. We have been spending the winter in Kauai. A few days ago I started getting notifications from our security camera. The notifications were frequent. My first thought was that there had been … Continue reading →

I have titled this post a complaint and it is. The Curmuedgeonspeaks seems the appropriate location for complaints. The problem with this complaint is that it is difficult to identify a specific target. It seems more like a situation in … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →