I Used to Believe…
Several years ago, I was talking with my 91-year-old father about some of the big issues facing the US.
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The Mini-Skirt Protest
It’s bitterly cold here in Minneapolis. This week, the temperature has dropped to -17 degrees, not counting the wind-chill. Going outside is out of …
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Complacency is a Downhill Slide
Ever wondered how you got yourself into a bad situation? Perhaps you ignored the warning signs. Maybe you didn’t comprehend the ramifications of …
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Back in the Saddle Again
After a busy holiday season, followed by an extended vacation in Chile, I’m back!
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A Real Wake-Up Call
I was lying on a floor mat, flat on my stomach, trying not to make a single move. My eyes were closed tightly as I waited with trepidation, wondering …
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Silence is Complicity: Why I’m Compelled to Speak Out
“It’s not often I get upset, but there are some things that are just plain wrong. And, to sit silently by is, in essence, to be morally complicit in …
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The Deceit of Distraction
When my kids were growing up, I discovered a highly useful strategy for averting potentially undesirable situations. In fact, it totally altered …
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I Question that Assumption
All my life, I’ve questioned a lot of things. Whether I was at home, at work or in social situations, I was always asking questions or questioning …
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I Slugged My Great Aunt
It was a beautiful fall Sunday. My extended family was gathered for a nice dinner. The big news of the day was the upcoming election—and, of course, …
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