You know, this is just too easy. In case you missed Kersten today, the topic is "Why St. Thomas University is going to hell in a handbasket". The short answer is, (and I’m only telling you this because reading the column will just cause you to think ill of thoughtful Catholics) because they don’t have … Read more
I don’t recall if the local giant ever actually claimed to have special powers. It did, however, seem to me that he conducted himself as if he had sprung from the pages of mythology. What I’m trying to say, I guess, is that this didn’t appear to be just another ordinary, run-of-the-mill giant. For one … Read more
My sporty friends, there is now an entire company dedicated to hawking athletic skorts. You’ll find ’em at www.skirtsports.com. The founder, so says the press release, is Nicole DeBoom, an Ironman champion who just so happens to be married to superstar triathlete Tim DeBoom. Anyhoo, wearing these polypro skirts can be a sport in and … Read more
SPECIAL EVENTWood Grooves Join us at the Gallery of Wood Art tonight for Gallery Grooves, The Rake’s monthly art, jazz, and wine event. Socialize and discuss the latest jazz with Kevin Barnes from KBEM, view artwork for sale, and enjoy wine info and sampling courtesy of The Wine Company. The gallery’s current exhibition, Turning Green: … Read more
"Man Opens Fire at Omaha Mall, Killing 8" — this is the way we express outrage now. No protests. No marches. No picket lines. No petitions. No vigils. No. Now we simply pull out the big guns. "Gunman Kills 8 People, Then Himself at a Mall in Omaha" — this is the way we end … Read more
The December 3, 2007, issue of the New Yorker contains an article called Red, White, and Bleu, by the hale and cerebral food writer Bill Buford, which focuses on the joys of being a carnivore. In it, Buford "reviews" three books about meat, while weaving in his own questions, philosophies, and conclusions on the topic … Read more
Photo: He doesn’t have the stomach for it, nor do I. The recent article about Scientology reminds me of an ordeal my business endured last year (and it has a car angle). I have created advertising for the National Western in Denver for the past three years. It is the world’s largest stock show (800,000 … Read more
Food Heroes don’t leap tall buildings in a single bound, their deeds are rather more humble. They get in the dirt when it’s still frozen or wake up before the sun to hang out with the goats. They spend their summer weekends working the markets or give up holiday time to make the most of the … Read more
Wow. I thought radio listeners were a tough crowd. 🙂 Well, the good news is: I am going to keep writing. And the bad news is: I am going to keep writing! I guess that fantasy of winning a Pulitzer will remain just that…..I do believe my 6th grade English teacher is wanting her teaching … Read more
I made a mistake the other day and accidentally tuned in to KTLK and whatever right-wing boob they have on during the late morning. With a little checking after I got back to the office, I found his name is Dan Conry, and he has, like so many of his ilk, the IQ and eloquence … Read more