Some days the real world is just too much for me. Such is the case as I read about the death of an infant alleged to be from neglect in the Spirit Lake community and the murder of three children in Wisconsin by their father (a Minot man). I hate that these type of things happen. [...]
Will you do nothing?
Edmund Burke said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." I am reminded of this notion as I reflect upon the Report of the Special Investigative Counsel Regarding the Actions of The Pennsylvania State University Related to the Child Sexual Abuse Committed by Gerald A. Sandusky. This report, [...]
Apparently, watching Nascar doesn’t require a lot of brain activity…
The Forum ran today a peculiar Associated Press story by way of the Jackson (Mich.) Citizen Patriot. The story was titled, "Michigan woman watched NASCAR with companion's corpse." Apparently watching NASCAR doesn't require a lot of brain activity. The woman, 72 year old Linda Chase, kept her male companion, Charles Zigler, clean and dressed in [...]
Be ttthhiiisss!
Today I share with you something my 13 year old daughter Cheyenne posted on her blog. I share it because it speaks to embracing your uniqueness and rejecting the conformity that others may seek from you for their own comfort. I love that she gets this and I hope she always keeps it with her. The world [...]
If the teenager isn’t there to see it, is it still embarrassing?
I was up on the campus today (NDSU) doing a few necessary errands. I was reminded upon arrival that this is an orientation day as there were many clusters of new students following their guides around campus. It is always nice to see those new, eager, and often anxious faces trying to take in everything [...]
Just say the word…
Today my son Noah and I went to a forum on veteran issues held at the West Fargo VFW. A local candidate for the U. S. Senate was invited to hear and respond to the veterans' thoughts, concerns, questions, etc. There were about 25 people in all there with representatives from the local chapters of a [...]
Alcohol + Driving = Tragedy
I really don't understand why folks continue to drink and drive after so many years of focused efforts by schools, police, government, and social service agencies to send the message of how disturbingly dangerous it is. I thought when the laws relating to driving under the influence were stiffened that the potential penalties would substantially curb the [...]
THE NEW FORTY 