Today is Memorial Day. My family, like many ordinary families, has a long history of service to the nation, and I remember everyone who is or has served our nation, not only in the military. Today I recognize this Memorial Day in two ways, both somewhat ‘spur of the moment’, and perhaps a bit different […]
PRENOTE: need something really positive to add to your day? This, about teacher and students in Red Wing MN on CBS evening news last night: here. * Heather Cox Richardson’s column overnight was specifically and totally devoted to the Commencement Address by President Lyndon Johnson at the University of Michigan, May 22, 1964. The link […]
April 18 post was a preemptive one about administration pretensions towards Cuba. Recent days activities are something like storm clouds gathering – you don’t know what will happen, but good to be forewarned. In the earlier post I suggested reading a chapter from a early 1960s college textbook, particularly the last sentence of the chapter […]
In this mornings mailbox were four columns from experts I trust. I would recommend reading all of them, and subscribing to them. We are at a critical time in our history as a country, and best to be well informed. Subscribing is a thank you. The four (click on name to access the link): Joyce […]
I have a simple ask, only for your own reflection, about yourself: In 2024 who did you vote for (including all offices, or not voting at all, and why); what have been your feelings since? How are you going to engage in this conversation in the months preceding the Nov 3 election? Below are three […]
Friday we attended the internment at Ft. Snelling cemetery of a man who recently died at the VA Hospital in Minneapolis. It was a short service, few of us in attendance, officiated by VA personnel, the traditional honor guard, and rifle salute. It was impressive and indeed moving. We didn’t know the man, but we […]
PRENOTE: This post is strictly to encourage personal reflection. I recommend also the commentaries of SAK and Jeff, which I’ve included together in a May 3 post here. Both are long-time participants on this list, and their comments came on May 1 and 2. I encourage other reflections to be included as posts particularly […]
SAK and Jeff are long-time friends of mine who have never met each other. In fact, I have never personally met SAK, who lives in England. Both recently filed opinions, and I asked and received permission to share their thoughts. Their thoughts are well worth your time. from SAK, May 1, 2026: Congratulations on the […]
Today is Law Day in the United States. For a lot of years after I retired, I was active in an organization who was very active advocate for the rule of law. Before that, though not a lawyer, most of my work time was spent dealing in one way or another with legal matters such […]
In about two months our country has its 250th birthday. What is your role in the future or our nation and our world? I’ve been reflecting on how I, as an individual, fit into the 250 years of the United States of America. I am, as we all are, individual members of this union. Everyone […]