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The recent vote in Great Britain and the primary successes of Mr Trump have been attributed to the rise of populism and a rejection of “the elite”. I understand populism – I can Google it. I am unclear what the … Continue reading →

My current read is “The War on Science” (Otto). I have found it therapeutic and recommend the book to anyone trying to understand what seem illogical and misguided decisions in the world. There may be reasons other than ignorance or … Continue reading →

Another mass murder committed by someone with an assault weapon. I think it unlikely there will be an end to mental illness, terrorism, or hatred, but there some things we can control. There is no defensible reason I can think … Continue reading →

It is true that I am getting old. The truth is that this reality includes a growing list of limitations. There are however also some nice benefits. I have freedom, time and resources that were simply not available to me … Continue reading →

Highly educated adults – particularly those who have attended graduate school – are far more likely than those with less education to take predominantly liberal positions across a range of political values. So says PEW after surveying individuals of different … Continue reading →

This comment concerns the situation with Detroit schools and their strike (I mean sick out). I write this mostly because of a comment Joe made on the program Morning Joe. He was quite critical of the teacher action and suggested … Continue reading →

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 →