POSTNOTE July 7: Previous directly related posts June 27, 28, July 1, 4, 6. The U.S. road ahead is politics, and I am going to try to restrain myself. Absent some legitimate ‘crisis’, my next politics centered post will be the day before the ‘Republican’ convention (July 14); the next the day before the […]
POSTNOTE July 8: see postnote July 7. Today is Independence Day. Here’s the Library of Congress history about July 4. I have an affinity for history, and over the years, in travels here and there, it’s always been my inclination to stop and look at placards and stop in at museums of one sort or […]
Thanks for stopping by. This message is for you from me. IMPORTANT NOTE: Between now and the next post on this topic, probably shortly after the Democratic Convention in August, I will continue blogging on miscellaneous topics. Any random comments from readers on politics in the upcoming two months will be appended to this post, […]
POSTNOTE June 29: I plan to do a specific post, probably simply titled “Joe”, probably within the next week or two. Check back if interested. June 28, 2024: I did watch the entire debate last night, and my comments are at the end of this post, preceded by other comments about last night that I’ve […]
Tuesday I had the real privilege of being able to listen in on a zoom cast for a group of retired Kiwanis members in Roseville MN. I know one of the retired Kiwanians there, and he told me about the program featuring Dr. Michael Osterholm, a long time Minnesota PhD specializing in infectious diseases. Tuesday, […]
Tonights debate? See “Politics” at the end of this post. 9:56 p.m. Thursday June 27 – I watched the entire debate as an 84 year old man, 2 1/2 years older than President Biden…. Followup Post :He showed up”, here * Monday I saw the film “Treasure” (released June 2024) at a theater in Inver […]
Sometimes truth actually bests fiction. I’m an ordinary fan of classical music. “Ordinary” to me means attending maybe 5 or so concerts at Orchestra Hall each year, more or less potluck. When we go, I don’t know what the program is till we’re there; sometimes, there is a conflict and we need to reschedule. […]
The focus of this post is Maryam’s commentary following the map. Maryam is a long time good friend who grew up in the Middle East, and is long time American, and shares her important insights. She expands on a brief passionate commentary she made at a meeting I attended on June 4. Please take the […]
Occasionally in life there are memorable events. Sunday morning at Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis was one of these, for me, and probably for many. Today’s newsletter at Basilica of St. Mary had an attention grabbing headline “The Idolatry of Guns and the Scourge of Gun Violence in America” by Pastor Fr. Daniel Griffith. […]
Have a great Father’s Day, whatever your personal role and experience might be. I ask you also to check out my post for June 12. It includes some learning recommendations on a critical issue facing all of us. Onward: A short while ago my friend, Kathy, shared a small box of memorabilia kept by her […]