NIGHT LIFE
Ever since the Pandemic began, I’ve noticed that my dreams have become particularly vivid and dynamic. I’ve heard that many…
American History
We are living in strange times when so much seems to be at risk–our lives, our democracy, and even our…
PROBABILITY
I live in downtown Minneapolis. Every now and then I see a yellow and red pedal-pub trundle down our street.…
LONG ENOUGH
Everywhere I hear rumbles of pandemic fatigue. People are saying: we’ve been cloistered for three months—it’s long enough. I understand—I…
TARGET PRACTICE
Sometimes it’s good to be at the center of things. Sometimes not so much. With COVID, I’m at the center…
PROTESTS IN A PANDEMIC
I came of age in the 1960s—those were my college years. I was in graduate school at UC Berkeley, which was…
ZOOMING
Before this year, Zoom was a useful tool for business meetings. But ever since we have been quarantined, zooming has…
OUR STREETS
I live in downtown Minneapolis, near the Stone Arch walking bridge, which is one of my favorite places to walk.…
FASHION IN OUR TIME
We wear masks now. Our masks are often colorful. Even beautiful. This is the high fashion of our time—haute couture—a…
OUR HOME
We are living in a difficult and uncertain time. My heart goes out to the many millions all over the…
