We are in the middle of harvest. Taking time to write this and drink coffee is a great luxury. There is a grease gun calling my name right now. “Sheesh, I’ll be right out. Can’t a guy have a break?” The answer to that is no, unless it’s raining or you’re broke down. I did take ...
To the editor: Have you noticed that dictators hold elections that they never lose? President Trump reported discussing elections with such a dictator, Vladimir Putin, at their Alaska meeting. Following Putin’s advice, he’s trying to eliminate voting by mail, even though it has been ...
To the editor: “No kings” is the foundation our nation was built upon “No kings” is more than just a slogan — it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. In America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. In America, we have ...
As I sit in the airport in Frankfurt, waiting to board my flight home from Germany, I reflect on the past three months in Ulm with an appreciation for how special the Hans Joohs Exchange is. Thinking about the people I’ve met and the experiences I’ve had in Ulm reinforces for me how ...
It was somewhat embarrassing. Not as mortifying as being elbowed by your wife because you were snoring in church, but still. This fall, our garden yielded an embarrassment of riches. Last winter, when I was pining for summer, I begged the garden gods to grant me just a few pumpkins and ...
THUMBS UP Impact of Oktoberfest remains positive It is the second weekend of Oktoberfest in New Ulm. This weekend festivities will shift from downtown to Schell’s Brewery. The celebration is expected to bring thousands to New Ulm. In fact, it is one of the weekends that consistently fills ...