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This is Really Weird
This is Really Weird For most people, Minnesota is simply a fly-over state that’s bitter cold in the winter. But now, with Governor Walz as a VP candidate, we’re getting …
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What’s the Real Scoop?
What’s the Real Scoop? I’ll never forget meeting with an editor at a local newspaper to propose writing a column for the business section.
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I Have a Confession to Make
I Have a Confession to Make Years ago, I was a high school teacher for four years. I was miserable. It was clearly a bad fit for me. When I tried finding another job, it was …
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What I’m Curious About Today
What I’m Curious About Today I must admit, I’m a “questionable” character. But that doesn’t mean I’m dishonorable, untrustworthy or morally weak.
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Whaaat? How Appalling!
Whaaat? How Appalling! I don’t get upset too often. Usually, I’m pretty calm about things. But when I heard the news about CEO Elon Musk’s compensation package, I lost my …
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What Jack Taught Jill
What Jack Taught Jill At the end of his senior year in high school, Jack joined the Navy and was shipped out to the Pacific. It was near the end of WWII, but he felt it …
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Prince, Paisley Park & Me
Prince, Paisley Park & Me I was in shock last week when I walked out of Paisley Park—Prince’s recording studio, home and now, museum. People had come from all over the world …
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Do You Dare to Have Courageous Conversations?
Do You Dare to Have Courageous Conversations? “I can’t believe what he just said,” I muttered to myself as I walked away from the offending person. “He’s either an idiot or he’s been drinking the …
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Momisms You’ll Never Forget
Momisms You’ll Never Forget Recently, I attended a talk by a man who is looking to unseat my Congresswoman—who’s a bit of a firebrand. After a brief intro, he said,
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