Author Archives: admin

I have recently encountered several articles in prominent sources explaining that many have begun to question the value of a college education. While the data continue to show a significant financial advantage – the average college grad will earn 2.3 … Continue reading →

We have left the snow and cold of Minnesota to spend some time in Kauai. As always I share some image and impressions on my travel blog. I try to make the posts informative and we have been lucky enough … Continue reading →

I want to offer some observations on the plagiarism charges brought against Harvard President Claudine Gay that resulted in her resignation. Obviously, this resignation was part of a broader political context related to statements made by Gay and two other … Continue reading →

The end of any year seems a time to focus on the past year and to set an agenda for the year to come. I have this feeling that 2024 will be pivotal. My feeling is one of foreboding. It … Continue reading →

We have been receiving cards from a few holiday diehards still committed to the use of the mail. It makes me feel guilty. I write enough stuff I should generate something to celebrate the season and share a little news. … Continue reading →

Today is my birthday. I am 75. I seldom use a blog post to recognize my birthday, but 75 seems different. It is not a nice round number, but I would guess you know what I mean. It seems a … Continue reading →

It is Fall in Minnesota and time for the Apple harvest. As a recent Minnesota transplant, I am enjoying the season. It is interesting to me that my first job was in Cortland, New York, home of the Cortland apple … Continue reading →

I read an opinion piece in Medium that lamented the domination of technology tools and services by fewer and fewer companies. Too many get sucked in by the free or ad-supported services which many companies share and subsidize by other … Continue reading →

I have not posted in some time. We have been traveling and I focus on my travel blog when I take a trip. I welcome people to read the stories from my trips, but I write about the places we … Continue reading →