” The ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than it is commonly understood. Indeed the world is ruled by little else. Practical men, who believe themselves quite exempt from any intellectual influences, are usually slaves of some defunct economist.” – John Maynard […]

March 7, 2006 (watch for announcement of location)

Earlier this month I attended the Cannon Valley Girl Scout Council’s 11th Annual “Women of Distinction Gala” where a number of women were recognized for their contributions. I was fortunate to be seated with four girlscouts who gave brief speeches introducing some of the recipients of the awards. They were bright and proud of their […]

In a discussion of Education funding on his blog, Rep. Cox finds Senator Mark Dayton’s factual remarks about under funding public schools ‘partisan’ and the remarks made by Commissioner Seagren to be ‘factual’ and not ‘partisan’. I found her remarks as quoted by Cox very misleading as they implied that funding allocated was more than […]

President Bush came to Minnesota earlier this month to promote one of his initiatives. The problem is that although they have catchy titles, they are often doomed from the start because of their myopic view of things in general. Take for instance ‘No child left behind,’ or ‘Tax cuts’ (for the rich), or the new […]

I have added a few things: a calendar, an index and an easier way for you to comment or contact me. The new school year is almost half over with, and it seems to be flying by.  In addition to my duties as the English teacher at the ALC, I have helped negotiate the new […]

March 7, 2006: DFL Precinct Caucus, Northfield Middle School. March 25th, 2006: Rice County DFL Convention, Faribault Middle School, 704 SW 17th St April 11th, 2006: Senate District 25 DFL Endorsing Convention, Legion Hall, Montgomery.  6:30pm registration, 7pm convene. May 6, 2006: 2nd Congressional District DFL Convention at Faribault High school June 9th – 11th: […]