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I have purchased and am listening to Walter Isaacson’s book about Elon Musk. The book traces Musk’s journey from his childhood in South Africa to his emergence as a Silicon Valley innovator. Podcasts I listen to have criticized the book … Continue reading →

Freedom is one of those positive ambiguous words political parties attempt to appropriate as a descriptor for their particular parties. This seems an impossibility as an outsider looking at such claims when applied to some situations. The book club I … Continue reading →

I have participated in an online book study group led by Dr. Dan Allosso for a year or so. Dan is a history prof at Bemidji State University located in Northern Minnesota. He is a second-career academic coming to the … Continue reading →

Everyone needs to consider what this defense implies. It proposes that if you are convinced what you speak as lies and related actions you take are believed to be true and justified, your actions reflect free speech and acceptable behavior. … Continue reading →

I learned a new word for a concept that had occurred to me, but I did not know had a formal label. The word is “greedflation” and it describes circumstances under which companies raise prices beyond what would be necessary … Continue reading →

I bought a new iMac when I retired. That was eight years ago. It was finally time to retire that machine and invest in something new. I bought a Mac mini and a 30-inch Samsung monitor and now am trying … Continue reading →

I met John this morning at Starbucks. I was surprised to see him at a table with all of his equipment playing during the hour+ I was there. I spent some time talking with him after I asked to take … Continue reading →

I find it difficult to ignore the issue of climate change. I believe the scientist who claim the climate of the earth hospitable to humans is on a downward trajectory and we are approaching a point at which without some … Continue reading →

It is strawberry season in the upper midwest and our go-to location is Lindy’s Berries. We pick our own and also purchase when the farm sells in communities near where we live. If you pick your own, there is a … Continue reading →