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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The Voice … Got Me Thinking
At a recent visit to our State Fair, I popped into the booth of our local news channel and quickly became entranced by a big chair in the back of the …
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Don’t Vote for Jill
I’ve fallen far short of my lifetime goals. In 6th grade, I wrote a paper about what I wanted to be when I grew up. Unable to decide on one …
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A Moral Compass
Recently, my friend Sam Richter suggested I check out WWJD, an AI-powered service that enables you to “interact with a kind, compassionate, …
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Taking the Uphill Hike
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my exhausting hike down Mammoth Mountain. Shortly after, a reader (Joe) challenged me, saying that it would have been …
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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?
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
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
I must admit, I’m a “questionable” character. But that doesn’t mean I’m dishonorable, untrustworthy or morally weak.
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