Commentary: In this era of divisive social media, I admit I have strangers living rent-free in my brain. Just don’t tell them ...

Now and then I like to write about random thoughts that are too small or personal to make into a column. Holiday weeks are a good time for small bits, so here are some things currently on my mind.

Last month, I spent a weekend in Clay County, perched on a ladder stand, looking for an unfortunate Minnesota deer. A hyperactive squirrel entertained me as my mind rolled with disconnected thoughts.

As a kid, my parents’ movie library was an important resource for my cinematic education. And you could bet that we had a copy of The Shawshank Redemption on VHS. Upon rewatching Frank Darabont’s ...

Now and then I gather random thoughts into one column. Here are a few things I’ve been thinking about. I enjoy getting press releases, which probably makes me a bit of a nut. These are the ...