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COVID got me

Cindy and I have been able to avoid COVID until this morning. I have had a deep cough. I used a self test kit two days ago and generated a negative reading. Symptoms (the cough) have grown a little worse. … Continue reading

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Stranded

We have been stranded. We were returning from watching one of our grandkid’s games when the engine began cutting out and the check engine light came on. This is not a pleasant situation when trying to get through Minneapolis traffic … Continue reading

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Strikes and fair salaries

Strikes seem to be everywhere and the influence for me is close to home. First, it was the Teacher’s strike in Minneapolis. Now, it is the Nurse’s Strike. Soon it is predicted to be BNSF (railroad). Two teachers are married … Continue reading

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Complications in understanding college tuition

The Biden commitment to forgive part of college student loans has generated a mixed reaction. Republican critics see it as unfair to those who have repaid their loans and those not attending colleges. This is a complicated issue and not … Continue reading

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Culture wars add to teacher frustrations

The next school year approaches and the big news is that many districts are still searching for teachers. Solutions range from increasing salaries to retain more existing teachers to allowing first responders to teach. As a retired educator, some of … Continue reading

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Road to Winnemucca

We took the road from southern Oregon to Winnemucca, Nevada, today. It is an interesting trip for several reasons – i.e., the isolation with no gas stations for at least 100 miles, roads with great views and drop offs into … Continue reading

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Road Trip

We have not been able to a long road trip for several years, but we are now driving from Minnesota to the west coast. So far things have been going well and we have had a great time watching the … Continue reading

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Investigating Misinformation

I have joined Truth Social. I think of it as watching a bit of Tucker Carlson on Fox News. I did this as a type of experiment. Could I engage with the Trump supporters who are offering comments I know … Continue reading

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Berry Season

Strawberries grow well in Northern Wisconsin and we spend time near a great berry farm. You can purchase for $20 a bucket or pick your own for $12. We took the gang at the cabin and made short work of … Continue reading

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Solar Power

We have installed solar panels on our home and I thought others might be interested in the economic impact. We were able to able to add 13 panels which is determined by the orientation of our house. Our system allows … Continue reading

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