It must be done. For the greater good. For the future of American democracy!
“a million miles…”
Short walk. Softly snow falls, quiet, seeing. A flake floats, hovering moment. Changes the way back, continues to descend. Surfer skimming crystal. Tender power, creation, cutback along the crest. Then […]
Child’s Religion
This early morning quiet / Many inches on the ground / Falling softly still, six-fifteen / Straight down, not a sound….
Robots Rock. And Score Goals. And Write.
With advances in artificial intelligence and new feats of engineering, Robots continue to get smarter and better and more useful for humans. They also play soccer and develop press releases. Wait… What?
Rub Some Dirt – or Ice – In It
It’s World Cup time again. People around the world are going nuts, painting their faces, taking holidays to watch their national teams play in Brasil. Through it all, I’ve been thinking again about why soccer isn’t more popular here. Two words: the flop.
Is SAG Sagging in Its Duty?
I’m still trying to come to terms with the loss of Philip Seymour Hoffman, the most recent victim of self-inflicted drug overdose in Hollywood. The man was an amazing talent.
Unsociably Social
Social is making us unsociable. I’m not talking about the fact that so many of us now spend hours and hours on social media, looking at and reacting to status […]

10 Yards More
Snow is a given in the upper Midwest. We deal with it. Winter here brings one of the most satisfying opportunities to be a good neighbor. I learned it from my dad, and now I try to pass it – Why not go just 10 yards more?
Fortunes Are In Our Hands
Man knows more than he understands. One thing I knew for sure after the satisfying meal at a local Chinese buffet – that was NOT a fortune. The missive was […]