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Category: thought

Though there are still some i’s to cross and t’s to dot, I think it’s safe to announce that I’ve been appointed by Governor Walz to The Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health.

I’m humbled and proud to be further in service to a cause I wholeheartedly believe in.

Also, now both my wife and I serve on statewide boards (she serves on the State Historic Preservation Board).

The Guardian view on danger at sea: looking out for all those in peril | Editorial

That mass drownings have become so common – more than 25,000 people have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since 2014 – is shameful in itself. What is worse is that these disasters have come to be seen as almost normal. Planes and boats are scrambled to save a handful of people who took a risk for an adventure, while children and adults in imminent danger wait until catastrophe strikes.

Yep.

Whenever I see the word “Yosemite” my brain will always read/sound-out “Yo-Sim-Ite” before correcting the pronunciation. No matter how deeply I know the correct pronunciation.

Things might get weird around here for a while as there’s testing to be done on the blog to iron out some bugs.

Don’t panic.