Okay, this is really sad. And once again, I’m afraid Doug Burgum is to blame. Here is the first paragraph from a Facebook post by Theodore Roosevelt National Park yesterday: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Beginning May 1, 2026, Theodore Roosevelt National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system. Entrance fees and other in-person … Continue reading Sorry Sir, Your Money’s No Good Here!
Month: March 2026
Remembering George Sinner
He pops up in my memory every year on this date. And so I go and drag out this old story I wrote about him. Because it makes me feel good. For those of you who are wondering, Janie is still around. And I know she is reading this. We love you, Janie. Here's what … Continue reading Remembering George Sinner
The Democrats Came. And Went.
All’s well that ends well. Ever the optimist, that is one of my favorite sayings. And it’s what I have to say about yesterday’s North Dakota Democratic-NPL State Convention. But it was a weird one. To start with, it was held in a big theater-style auditorium at Bismarck State College, with seats rising up and … Continue reading The Democrats Came. And Went.
The Democrats Are Coming To Town
When I sat down at my computer this morning, deciding to write on my blog, these were the first words that greeted me: WELCOME BACK, JIM. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? Hmmm, I thought. What’s that about? Then I looked at the last headline at the top of the screen. It said "Trump bizzarrely claims … Continue reading The Democrats Are Coming To Town
