Malcolm Gladwell’s New Book Questions How People Judge the Unfamiliar on the Way to an Unacceptable Miscarriage of Justice — In Talking With Strangers, and per his norm, Malcolm Gladwell analyzes a motley crew of events, their players, and the requisite psychological underpinnings which may interpret them. Wherein the final product may convince “better” as an audiobook, Gladwell seeks to explain how Sandra Bland’s arrest on July 10th, 2015, would…

Change Your Perspective Today & Move Forward on Your Goals — Welcome to my n of 1 attempt to write the last article about getting in shape you read. About me; I am 34 with some injury experience. The photo to the left is of me a little over a year ago. …

An Eponymous French Economist Explains It All — An hour and a half into the April 19th, 2021, Minot City Council meeting, Item 7.8 came up for consideration. That day, the flying fate of all non-governmental flags within the Magic City was scheduled to be discussed — well, maybe. …

Stacking the Deck to Your Pup’s Wildcard Affection — During the COVID-19 shutdown, local animal shelter operators exclaimed dogs were “Going like hotcakes!” Pups filled homes in need of company and as an excuse to get outside. I want to provide new dog owners experiencing their new furry friends with my own best practices. I grew up with many…

From TikTok Town Halls To Rooftops — Carrie Evans’ speech defending the Pride Flag had been ill-received. The mayor had called to grouse and citizen Minotians stormed from the council chambers. So much so that the events inspired Carrie’s father into an unplanned visit. …

Alderwoman Carrie Evans & That “Thing” About the Rainbow Flag — Gilbert Baker’s rainbow-colored flag flew first in 1978’s San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade. From that day forth, it has aged. So have those who saw their first Pride Flag and thought, “Wow!” To mark the 25th anniversary of Stonewall, Baker created a mile-long version of his now-ubiquitous symbol of…

What the Big City Case Could Learn From Main Street America — Part One: A Story About Carrie Evans Part Two: Not A Story About Carrie Evans Part Three: Why Not A Pride Flag In Minot? The Supreme Court case Shurtleff v. Boston would not exist but for Coney Island, New York. The Brooklyn borough’s original inhabitants — a Native American Tribe…

What Happened After Wild Inclusion In Minot, North Dakota — Below is a summary of the policy discussion which took place on April 19th, 2021. This is a supplement to my Why Not A Pride Flag in Minot article. The Mayor recognized Alderman Tom Ross. He recommended the council accept the first proposal offered by the City Manager and received…

Rough Riding for Rainbows in the Peace Garden State — Part One: A Story About Carrie Evans Part Two: Not A Story About Carrie Evans It was an hour and a half into the April 19th, 2021 Minot City Council meeting when Item 7.8 came up for consideration. That day flying fate of all non-governmental flags within the Magic City…