Author Archives: Les

No Kings

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Les

He’s Not My King. UPDATED 10/19/2025: 5:00pm Yesterday’s No King Day filled me with hope. I spent the day bouncing between coverage from across the U.S. and the World. For the first time in months, I was proud of our … Continue reading →

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08/27/2025 Minneapolis School Shooting

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Les

Today, a Catholic school was attacked by a 23 year old ex-student, dressed in black, and carrying 3 weapons. The children and their teachers were gathered for weekly mass in the church next door. They were celebrating the start of … Continue reading →

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Mother Earth Meets MAGA

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Les

The World is always changing, and we are helpless to stop it. There are only two ways we can deal with it. We can be aware, observe, think and act. By applying our collective minds, we can wisely solve the … Continue reading →

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Death of the Innocents

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Les

July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I look forward to the patriotic music and dazzling fireworks with their chest thumping concussions. I tuned in to the Washington D.C. celebrations, settled into my Lazy Boy and prepared to be … Continue reading →

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Differences Are Why There Is Beauty

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Les

Today is Gay Pride Day. I have been celebrating Gay Pride Month, as I’ve celebrated the many holidays that highlight the diversity of our nation. If there weren’t differences between ourselves as well as all other living things there would … Continue reading →

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Thank You Melissa Hortman

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Les

The assassination of Representative Melissa Hortman, DFL, 34B, is a senseless tragedy. Because the investigation is ongoing and details are sparse, it would be a disservice to Melissa’s memory and legacy to speculate on her death. I only want to … Continue reading →

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