This is a piece I originally published in April of 2005. Some minor updates and copy-edits have been added.
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When I hear blowhards like Nick Coleman ranting about how Republicans want to “abolish the public school system”, I get a chuckle. I grew up in the public schools – Dad [...]
When educators talk about curriculum and assessments and standards, it can all seem removed from the typical parent’s interaction with his child’s school. It’s only when mom or dad get a swift kick in the gut that they’re reminded that what happens in the halls of [...]
Bitters pill to take! Acute angostura shortage shakes cocktail trade
Bars are struggling to replenish supplies of angostura following a shutdown at the sole manufacturer, a recession-hit firm in Trinidad and Tobago.
Made from a secret recipe of herbs, barks, roots, spices and rum, bitters became popular in Britain [...]
I joined Facebook a while ago, largely to reconnect with friends from high school (for which it’s been great).
But for whatever reason, I’ve been “Friended” by a lot of people with some outspoken political beliefs. Most of them are regular, workadaddy hugamommy conservatives like me. A few – very few [...]
BAGHDAD, IRAQ — Iraqis at the site of the latest suicide car bombings on Sunday said they believed that political parties were responsible for the twin attacks on government ministries.
[...]If you've ever played Dungeons and Dragons, and are a big geek like me, you will be overwhelmed by the awesomeness in this link, via GeekDad. D&D+Microsoft Surface=Greatness.
Minnesota Independent has a story about the a real effect of Pawlenty's unalottment: Cities are' [...]
