My Columns From the Republican Eagle

The Road to Christmas is Full of Potholes

December 14, 2024
This holiday season started without me. Thanksgiving was...

How Much Has Red Wing Changed Over Time?

November 30, 2024
Is Red Wing changing or mostly staying the...

Despite Everything, Life in Minnesota Goes On

November 16, 2024
The leaves are raked, the deck furniture is...

Voting in a Democracy is a Learned Experience

November 2, 2024
With just days to go before what might...

America Needs to Catch Up with the World

October 19, 2024
We’re falling behind the rest of the world....

The Buckets and Barrels of Retirement

October 5, 2024
Retirement is full of new expectations and experiences....

The Story Behind the Forgotten Stapler

September 21, 2024
I had just printed a stack of pages...

Get Ready for Tourists, Minnesota

September 7, 2024
Here they come. The curious tourists and journalists,...

The Things We See If We Just Slow Down

August 25, 2024
There’s a lot to see in this world...

Our Complex Computer World Is Warning Us

August 10, 2024
Let’s get technical for a moment, shall we?...

Change Helps Us Cherish the Things That Don’t

July 27, 2024
Remember shag carpeting? It was all the rage....

It’s Not Your Grandma’s Shopping Experience Anymore

July 13, 2024
I needed an anniversary card pronto. I didn’t...

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