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Moonlight

Today is Election Day and I’m full of dread. I want to say that I’m optimistic and trust in the innate wisdom of the American People. I don’t. There is a line from Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel Dune. … Continue reading

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Christmas Cactus

Last night Christmas came early with about 10 inches of snow. I still get excited when we get a decent snow storm. Then I come to my senses. However, earlier, my good friend Penny, who lives up in the mountains … Continue reading

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Remembering

On November 17th Becky would have been 72. But breast cancer claimed her on June 9th, 2012, less than a week before our 36th anniversary. The significance of that fact was lost on me for years. June 9th left me … Continue reading

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An Ancient Pedigree Threatened

I started this blog out with a long-winded, James Micheneresque, ramble through the mists of history, tracing how our awareness of the fundamental truth that all things are intimately interconnected has waxed and waned over time. Enough said.  Here is … Continue reading

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Cancer and a Positive Spirit

My neighbor and friend, Pete, with his radiology team at the University of Minnesota. He’s giving a thumbs-up which reflects his positive spirit. Over the last few weeks I’ve been privileged to accompany my friend Pete, a couple of times, … Continue reading

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Modern: What’s In A Word

Modern Times Cafe, Minneapolis, MN   12/12/2013 Built in 1909, the Modern has had an interesting past. Most recently as a restaurant in an ethnic neighborhood. But before there was the Modern Times Cafe there had been: Meat Market Dry … Continue reading

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