Category Archives: Uncategorized

The proof of influence argument drives me crazy. How, looking back on an historical event, do you proof influence? Given the very strange nature of this past election, the popular vote going to the losing candidate, and the narrow margin … Continue reading →

I was thinking about the latest Buzzfeed and CNN news regarding soon to be President Trump. I can understand why Mr. Trump and Republicans are quick to challenge these descriptions as unsubstantiated. The situation sounds very much like the trick … Continue reading →

We have spent time in Russia (my wife has been there several times) and we have Russian friends who now live here and some who still live in Russia. This was posted to Facebook by one of our friends. I … Continue reading →

Here is the government report on Russian hacking. I encourage you to take the time to read the summary and contrast your understanding with what we have been told by Mr Trump. The key judgments section is pretty clear as … Continue reading →

I obviously struggle with my reactions to the things Mr. Trump says on Twitter. In an effort to explain my reaction to myself, I have spent some time thinking about just what it is that annoys me. Here is what … Continue reading →

There are certain issues in this past election I refuse to get over. I am not one of those who thinks focusing on the positive is the remedy to a bad situation. Ignoring things that are truly wrong is being … Continue reading →

Mr Zuckerberg, this is the other Mark. What did you think you were creating when you first developed Facebook? I saw the “Social Network”, but I was told it was not true. I am glad you did not steal the … Continue reading →

It snowed last night, but the wind was light. Now comes the cold with a prediction of -20 within the next day. The morning news carried the story of this businessman complaining that Minnesotans delight in accounts of the snow … Continue reading →

President-elect Trump claims to be open-minded when it comes to the scientific evidence on climate change. Just what can that mean? When the scientific community claims that they have come to an agreement on a phenomenon and a nonscientist decides … Continue reading →

I have this gift or curse that brings to my attention the inconsistencies in the world.  I was confused by these instructions when trying to pay for gas. Take a look at two visual representations of how to insert your credit … Continue reading →