Category Archives: Current Events

Responses to current events and newsworthy items

For What It’s Worth, 2017

Posted on November 5, 2017 by schlegsofminne

SO much running through my mind and my heart right now…and, because I’m fiery, the language here is salty. Really salty. First, let me express that I do in fact own a firearm. A Browning Double Auto 12 gauge shotgun … Continue reading →

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A Fazsa’s Place is Among the Quiet

Posted on October 23, 2017 by schlegsofminne

For 19 years and change, I’ve been the father to a son. Two actually. In that time I’ve gone by a number of monikers, the latest of which has been fazsa (pronounced fáh-zsah). A number of other things have grown … Continue reading →

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Starting at Home

Posted on December 15, 2012 by schlegsofminne

I had just finished grading papers, only a couple of which reflected an abject lack of interest in work completion, when I opened my CNN app to find an article titled, “What makes schools safer?” I only scanned the article … Continue reading →

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An Affair With Pie

Posted on November 21, 2012 by schlegsofminne

They paraded themselves across my childhood dining tables, sashaying after the turkey and potatoes had been cleared, warm and inviting in appearance, but not so appetizing in name. Mince Meat, with its deep brown glazed hue just had the wrong … Continue reading →

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Halloween Tessellations

Posted on October 31, 2012 by schlegsofminne

This week, the Wednesday Word of the Week at The Write Practice is “Tessellation.” As you may have figured by the recent uptick in posts, I am on a kick to increase the amount of time I spend writing. To … Continue reading →

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BBC News – Homeless hotspots plan causes controversy for BBH ad agency

Posted on March 12, 2012 by schlegsofminne

BBC News – Homeless hotspots plan causes controversy for BBH ad agency. Just in time for South by Southwest, 13 homeless people in Austin, Texas are being touted as WiFi Hotspots. It’s being considered an “experiment” some are calling “inspirational” … Continue reading →

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