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I had this view while sitting on the lanai a few days ago. Cindy brought her iphone and captured the image. The normal bunch of nenes and a snow goose. This seems the type of photo that might be the … Continue reading →

As I understand the problem of identity politics, people are willing to ignore facts that contradict what they see as a party linked position because party affiliation is part of their personal identity. Like religious affiliation, gender identity, and perhaps … Continue reading →

The label of “socialist” is being deployed as a political weapon despite the lack of sophistication in having an understanding as to the meaning of the word. Fighting a pandemic must be a “socialistic” effort. It is essential to protect … Continue reading →

I read in the Tribune that the Minneapolis area housing market is the fourth hottest in the country. I can believe it. For the past several months we have been constantly bombarded by offers to purchase our home. The requests … Continue reading →

A recent study suggests these classes could be increasingly important. Researchers at Princeton and New York universities found that Facebook users 65 and over posted seven times as many articles from fake news websites, compared with adults under 29. Fellow … Continue reading →

I wrote this three years ago. Facebook recommends you of past posts and this is what came up today. I continue to hold this position and may be even more concerned that others see the country and world in a … Continue reading →

So much regarding the future of this country seems to come down to who it is we are willing to trust. The execution of many government functions depends on employees who work across different administrations and are there to do … Continue reading →

When you spend two months away from what you describe as your home base, it is a little different than taking what most would describe as a trip. You have decided to live somewhere else for a while. You do … Continue reading →

Once in a while, I decide to repost something I wrote previously. Some content does not seem to become dated and this is a way of brining this material to what may be a new audience. This one is from … Continue reading →

So much of what I read lately concerns trying to understand the spread of disinformation and possibly what educators can do about it. I thought a recent Wired article on the topic could be helpful to members of the general … Continue reading →