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Presidents Shouldn’t Get to Undo Progress With a Pen Stroke
The United States has a problem. A structural one. A whiplash problem. This past week made it impossible to ignore. First, reports surfaced about a potential rollback of the EPA’s Endangerment Finding. Then came news that the U.S. had pulled… Read more →
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Lost in Translation on the Bus
The other night, I was waiting for the Minnesota United vs. Portland Timbers match to start on Apple TV. The screen hadn’t gone live yet, so there was the usual pregame placeholder: “The game will begin shortly.” Nothing revolutionary—except it wasn’t just… Read more →
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When the Seats Are Gone Before We Even Have a Chance: The Quiet Battle for ADA Accessibility at Concerts
An article in the Star Tribune debated whether the 2025 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand lineup is “subpar” or just misunderstood. It had me thinking, but probably not in the way the author intended. The article focused on whether the lineup… Read more →
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Writing What Moves Me
This was supposed to be just a Facebook post… I didn’t plan on writing this post. It started as a quiet, reflective moment. You realize just how much you’ve been writing lately. You start wondering why. Not just why you write, but… Read more →
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A Quiet Reminder: When the Universe Nudges You with Kindness
Funny how the world works. Just the other day, I found myself thinking about my neighbor John. He’s in his 90s, and I hadn’t seen him in a while. You know how it is when someone elderly hasn’t been around… Read more →
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The Speed of Time
There’s been so much happening this week that I didn’t even realize tomorrow is Friday. Wasn’t it just Tuesday? Next thing I know, summer will be over. The sun will dip behind the trees a little earlier each night. The… Read more →
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Trapped Without a Voice: Elevator Safety for DeafBlind Residents
Surley and I had quite the eventful morning. We started off with our usual walk through downtown Minneapolis and along the Loring Greenway. It was a beautiful day. We stretched our legs a little further and wandered through Loring Park.… Read more →
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Flying Forward: Let’s Talk About the Flag Controversy
A few days ago, the Star Tribune published an article titled “Not a ‘Greater Minnesota’ flag? Detroit Lakes latest city to refuse flying state flag.” It covered the growing number of cities. These cities—including Hastings and Detroit Lakes—are opting not… Read more →
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Not a Fan of the Man But Like the Plan
Why Elon Musk’s “America Party” Could Shake Up U.S. Politics I am a big fan of Elon Musk. Let’s just get that out of the way up front. His contributions and support in the past of President Trump have been… Read more →
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Independence for Whom? Reflecting on the Fourth of July in 2025
It’s the Fourth of July, 2025. Across the country, grills are sizzling, boats are cruising, and coolers are cracking open. The night skies will soon erupt in fireworks. For most Americans, this holiday means freedom, family, and summer fun. But… Read more →
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