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An Anger That Won’t Subside
I started to write a post on Sunday after Alex Pretti was killed. I wanted to write about my anger, but I just kept going on about the outrageous injustices perpetrated by the current administration. I realized that what I was feeling was not merely anger. Sure, I was angry, but I’ve been angry for…
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Accountability for Lethal Force
Before my retirement in 2021, I was an ATM technician. I repaired ATMs throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding communities in Minnesota. Rarely did I have any kind of protection. Only in the most crime-ridden locations was I required to have a security guard present during my work. It was also very rare for me…
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The Hero Of Your Story
Every life is a story, and we take for granted that each of us is the hero of our own story. But what does that mean? And what might it mean for someone else to be the hero of our story? We all know who the hero (or heroine) is. That’s the person who gets…
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Best Ever
I had to change my mind recently. It was not a novel experience, but it is fairly uncommon. I’d like to explain it. After I retired, I took on more of the cooking and household chores to relieve my wife who is still employed. She is very appreciative, and often when we sit down to…
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Teachers vs. Students
Back in the seventies when I was in high school, the faculty decided to put on an exhibition basketball game, faculty against students. Only students who were not on any of the athletic teams were allowed to participate, so the student team was made up of guys who thought they were too cool for team…
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