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father, philosopher, troubadour Roots in MN ~ Heart in šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø
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ā€œIf it is in our power to prevent something very bad from happening, without thereby sacrificing anything morally significant, we ought, morally, to do it.ā€ - Peter Singer, ā€œFamine, Affluence, and Moralityā€ (1972) #Morality #Ethics #Philosophy

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āœ… Barbershop with my son šŸ’ˆ āœ… Soccer games for both kids āš½ļø āœ… First mow of the season #SummerWeekends

Well, I officially started #OCIA yesterday. After years of being away from a church home, I’m finally finding my place again. #Catholicism #Christianity #Religion

#3DoorsDown was one of the bands that inspired me to get into music when I was in high school. Matt’s death in 2016 hit hard. This news about Brad is gutting. Glad I got to see them on the #SummerOf99 tour last year.

I’m genuinely surprised. I didn’t think I’d see an American-born Pope in my lifetime.

Given the current political climate, there’s a certain amount of poetry in the USMNT’s loss to Panama tonight. Can’t say I’m all that disappointed. I’ve had a tough time feeling any amount of national pride lately.

I’m not quite sure how I ended up on #BookSky, but I’m glad I’m here ā˜ŗļø

On a dark day for our country, I hope that you can harness the serenity of Kissa as she basks in the sun without a care in the world. #Dogs #Husky #GermanShepherd #Shepsky

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Dimitra Rizou. #NewYorkerCartoons nyer.cm/eALDi3I

Baldoni and his producer, Jamey Heath, spent years building reputations as feminist allies. The fact that they were perpetuating the very kind of violence that they claimed to stand against makes me sick.

Early morning gift opening with the kids. An afternoon of splitting wood and a campfire. Merry Christmas to all that celebrate, and Happy Holidays to those that don’t. Really enjoying my time with family this week. #Christmas #Minnesota #Winter

It’s this goofball’s first holiday season with us, and she’s not quite sure why there’s a tree in the living room šŸ˜‚ #dog #husky #siberianhusky #nieve

I sat on my parents’ porch after #Thanksgiving dinner last night. Coffee in hand. My kids were playing with their cousins. My wife and siblings were laughing. My dog was chasing snowflakes in the yard that I grew up in. It’s been a tumultuous 2024, but there’s still a lot to be thankful for.