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I am attending an environmental conference. The first speaker was Edward Mazria, the founder of Architecture 2030. He said a study showed that buildings consume 77% of the energy used. That being the case, he thought it was imperative that we start constructing buildings to be … Continue reading →

There is so much that has happened since Election Day.   The fact that we now have a legislature that will concentrate on fiscal stability, on education, and on protecting the working-class still casts a glow of excitement on conversations.  I … Continue reading →

A day set aside to honor all those who work and toil to earn a living.  I find it incredible that some public officials and candidates demean many of the workers in our community.   I see so many struggling to make ends meet … Continue reading →

Had a great time attending the neighborhood events!  Highlights included a dunk tank at Rasmussen College, one of the largest potted tomato plants I have ever seen at Boulder Court Apartments, the Mobile Pantry at the Eagan Resource Center, and … Continue reading →

I talked to some of the people holding signs in front of  the St. Paul Cathedral this morning in support of the workers of  THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT.  It seems Archbishop Niendstedt has decided that the workers of the The Catholic … Continue reading →

Excerpts from FATHERS ARE WONDERFUL PEOPLE by Helen Steiner Rice: “Fathers are wonderful people too little understood, And we do not sing their praises as often as we should…” “But Fathers are just WONDERFUL in a million different ways, And … Continue reading →

I attended the ecumenical Stand for Justice event on Sunday afternoon in Mendota Heights. Everyone I talked with was impressed with the presentations and was energized to work more aggressively to improve our communities. Jewish Community Action has documented eight beliefs which would … Continue reading →

Memorial Day is a day set aside to reflect on those who made sacrifices to preserve our country and  the freedoms we enjoy.  This Memorial Day has even more impact because of a friend who died last month.  Knowing Bruce served in the … Continue reading →

The presentations at the education forum this morning highlighted some of the problems our schools are facing. The state owes schools approximately 2.4 billion dollars and there is no plan as to when the debt will be paid back. In … Continue reading →

Just a reminder about the meeting Saturday morning on education funding. This is a collaborative effort to give people in our community the opportunity to discuss the economic challenges facing our schools, a time to ask questions and talk about … Continue reading →