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I spent a lot of time in North Dakota. A university in a small state and a small community was probably great for me. I could concentrate on what I valued without the overhead required by a more complicated environment. … Continue reading →

I would not call it a smirk. It is that little smile you get when observing the cute reaction of youngsters in the discovery of something new to them. It is their delight and satisfaction in the experience and recognizing … Continue reading →

I debated how to title this post and finally decided to make it about taking responsibility. I really liked “Keep your home page current”, but decided that would make less sense to those who are not active on social media. … Continue reading →

We are slowly going through the boxes we packed for our move to Minnesota. You find interesting things you have not seen in years. This is not because of our opening the boxes from the move, but because you just … Continue reading →

I have serious concerns for the present political climate in the U.S. and the damage being done by the politicians manipulating the public as they compete for votes. While there are clearly people hurting and frustrated in this country, the … Continue reading →

One of the best feelings in being retired is knowing I am free to voice my opinions on issues important to me. You might assume that this was always the case given the constitution that governs our behavior – free … Continue reading →

This is “super Tuesday” or “terrible Tuesday” or some such thing indicating the significance of the date in determining the 2016 Presidential candidates. This will be the first time I have participated in a political process in Minnesota. Politics in … Continue reading →

Politicians take credit, but usually not blame for things that happen during their administrations. North Dakota had a great run when many other states were struggling because it was able to frack and retrieve oil. What annoyed me at the … Continue reading →

While on the road, I ended up in an outlet mall and had the time to pass on the following wisdom. I have some unique skills that have allowed me to survive and sometimes flourish in this complex world in … Continue reading →

This one is for my old colleagues back at the University of North Dakota. For no fault of their own, they are going through some frustrating times. Yes, this is a picture of a common southern beer (Lone Star) and … Continue reading →