In an ongoing theological exchange I wish there would be less fussing over intellectual positioning and more attention to the strength of a core that is both vibrant and vulnerable to abuse. Neither side can point today to an existing perfect society of equality and justice based on deity belief or nonbelief. Arguing in abstract about what doesn’t exist seems […]
Imagination is the origin of gods
Jay Schulberg’s letter of Sept 5 included a selection of humanistic characteristics from which to imagine a god one could respect. The key word is “imagination” as that is the origin of gods. Traditional religions rely on the imagination of sages past, as if primitive and thousand year old imaginations are to be revered, and are more valid than those […]
Bridge replacement under way on 600 Road
The replacement of the “pink bridge,” the U.S. Forest Service bridge on the 600 Road (Forest Road 166) that crosses the Temperance River near the Sawbill Trail in Tofte is under way. The bridge had been monitored by Superior National Forest (SNF) zengineers for years and in 2014 it rwas determined that the bridge was no longer safe for the […]
Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Benjamin Franklin
All people to be imitated. What may they teach us? How about the virtue of religion? How about doing good? How about eliminating violence? How about being responsible for our own actions? Many of us don’t have the virtue of religion. It is hard to wake up on Sunday mornings, we do get bored in church, we have other things […]
Food shelf needs help to give help
For years the Cook County Food Shelf has been helping community members who face situations such as unexpected medical bills, reduced work hours, or even unemployment. The Food Shelf has been there to help make ends meet with a box that supplies three nutritious meals for three days. Food Shelf Board Chair Steve Deschene said unfortunately donations have decreased drastically […]
Donald Eugene “Sluggo” Sprywolf
Donald Eugene “Sluggo” Sprywolf passed unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 at his home. Don was born January 14, 1950 in Duluth, to Mitchel Wilfred and Charlotte Theresa (Rousseau) Spry. Don was a professional painter who not only owned his own business, but also worked as a painter for many years for the City of Duluth. Until his death he was […]
Lots going on at the Senior Center
We wrapped up our First Annual Community Back- To-School Supply Drive. The community did such an excellent job providing assurance for a positive start to the school year for local children. On Friday, September 4, the Senior Center presented the supplies to a group of ISD 166 students along with staff member Anna Sandstrom. The students volunteered to be a […]
Down Memory Lane
10 Years AgoSept. 9, 2005 Boaters who dock along the sea wall of the Grand Marais harbor will soon have to pay for the privilege under the terms of an ordinance approved by city council Aug. 31. Mayor Mark Sandbo said the ordinance is an attempt to bring some control to the harbor. The park board drafted the ordinance. An […]