PinnedDo I dare wish for grandchildren?I have a legitimate question that begs for a reasonable, well thought out answer, rumination, explanation, or analysis……“Is it foolhardy to…Apr 27, 20221Apr 27, 20221
Don’t stop believin’Nothing spells springtime awe in Minnesota like stepping out on my backyard deck and inhaling the fresh air and looking up towards powdery…May 31May 31
I’m no Beethoven, but I like it! (published April 7, 2024 Mpls Star Tribune) Letter of the dayIt was disheartening to read Richard Chin’s article in last Sunday’s paper, “Requiem for the piano”, March 31. I grew up playing the piano…Apr 10Apr 10
Hyperloop!Regarding the editorial, “Let’s mull a ‘hyperloop’ future”, Feb. 9, it all sounds so exciting, practical in many ways, and adventurous…Feb 29Feb 29
THE REPLACEMENTS: My storyTalk about six degrees of separation, it’s a small world and so on, I’ve held onto a bizarre happening that ties me to a famous Minnesota…Feb 2Feb 2
Saving our children (Published Mpls. Star Tribune 12–7–23)Regarding “Chance missed to save kids”, December 3, these are preventable tragedies that typically begin way before the abused or neglected…Dec 19, 2023Dec 19, 2023
Population loss (Unpublished “Letter to editor”, Mpls. Star Tribune 12–5–23)The commentary “Is S. Korea’s shrinking population our future?”, December 5, begs the question, “why aren’t people in the United States…Dec 19, 2023Dec 19, 2023
Elders stay in your single family home!How considerate of Ross Levin (Business section, “Exploring next steps”, December 10), to advise seniors to move out of their single family…Dec 19, 2023Dec 19, 2023
“How Tucker Carlson inspired a change of heart” Minneapolis Star Tribune 5–14–23The author of “How Tucker Carlson inspired a change of heart” encourages us to have grace before we chastise this entertainer for his…Jul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
Living lives of quiet desperationSometimes the fragility of our ego is so fraught with angst that our perspective gets knocked into the ozone. I was reminded of this fact…Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023