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The Desert Island discs

Several months ago, I first posted my list of “Desert Island Discs.” Most people are generally familiar with the concept — what discs would you want if stranded on a desert island. I first encountered the concept in another lifetime in which I was actually a published music critic. The managing editor suggested it as […]

Happy happy joy joy

This phrase (from the old Ren & Stimpy show) best describes today’s fortune. While I was sitting in a meeting in Omaha, an acquaintance was kind enough to try to get me tickets for Bruce Springsteen’s May 10 solo show in St. Paul. And even though Xcel Energy Center is being reconfigured to a roughly […]

Grand slam

Catching up from a trip to Seattle. The best way to describe the trip is as a grand slam. In alphabetical order:

It was my first time at Elliott Bay Book Co., which now ranks very high on my list of favorite bookstores. From the worn, creaky wooden floors to the multi-level nooks and crannies […]

Reinforcing my conclusions about politics

Because my professional and personal life requires the devotion of time, thought and effort to clients, family and others, my blogging and reading of other blogs is sporadic at best. Catching up on the SD blogosphere brought to a head something that has been simmering for a while — renewed belief in the validity of […]

Happy Festivus!

Today is the day! Happy Festivus!

Given the fact retailers start the Christmas season around Halloween and all the related bs that comes with it any more, I would prefer gathering around the pole for the airing of grievances and feats of strength. As Frank Costanza said, “There must be a better way.”

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