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Look at my teeth! I am happy!
This is my Sunday column for the Sept. 16, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. This is revised from a version of this piece that ran on KAXE’s “Between You and Me” in 2010. ### Look at my teeth! I am happy! By Aaron J. Brown How much time do you spend pretending to…
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COLUMN: Conventional wisdom
This is my Sunday column for the Sept. 9, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. Conventional wisdomBy Aaron J. Brown The two major parties just wrapped up their national conventions: the Republicans in Tampa, Florida; the Democrats in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now President Obama and Gov. Romney begin the sprint to Nov. 6, which…
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COLUMN: And there goes the big yellow bus
This is my Sunday column for the Sept. 2, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. A version of this piece aired on KAXE’s “Between You and Me” a week ago. And there goes the big yellow busBy Aaron J. Brown In a couple days all three of our boys will get on the school…
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COLUMN: The blurring line between (218) and (612)
This is my Sunday column for the Aug. 26, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. The blurring line between (218) and (612)By Aaron J. Brown Growing up, we had a phone book back when that really meant something. That’s where the numbers were. You had to know your friend’s dad’s name. If a girl’s…
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COLUMN: Another King’s Man
This is my Sunday column for the Aug. 19, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. A version of this piece aired on KAXE’s “Between You and Me” yesterday. Another King’s ManBy Aaron J. Brown August mixes the heat of summer with crisp night air, reminding us that seasons do pass and, so too, memories.…
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COLUMN: Tuesday primary a signpost for region’s political future
This is my Sunday column for the Aug. 12, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. Tuesday primary a signpost for region’s political futureBy Aaron J. Brown Another election is approaching. No, not just the big one in November: I’m talking about Tuesday. Yes, this Tuesday! Minnesota’s primary election moved to August. For many in…
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COLUMN: When the world is in your living room
This is my Sunday column for the Aug. 5, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. A version of this piece aired yesterday on “Between You and Me” for KAXE/KBXE Northern Community Radio. When the world is in your living roomBy Aaron J. Brown I always get excited for the Olympics and it’s certainly not…
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COLUMN: Death and taxes can’t be stopped; unfairness can
This is my Sunday column for the July 29, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. Death and taxes can’t be stopped; unfairness canBy Aaron J. Brown As the old saying goes, the only sure thing in life is death and taxes. But how you die and how you’re taxed is not inevitable. People’s choices…
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COLUMN: We support ourselves; we support each other
This is my Sunday column for the July 22, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. We Support Ourselves; We Support Each OtherBy Aaron J. Brown We all remember how the year 2000 was once emblematic of the future. “In the Year 2000” was a phrase that meant “When we figure out our problems and…
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COLUMN: To age firmly like the mighty oak
This is my Sunday column for the July 15, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. To age firmly like the mighty oakBy Aaron J. Brown The other day I went into a coffee shop to do some work on my computer and I noticed that the row of seats by the power outlets were…
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COLUMN: Poor man’s apocalypse
This is my Sunday column for the July 8, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. As you may have noticed last Monday night’s storm knocked out power throughout Itasca County where I live. We didn’t have power back until later in the week, so I’ve been slow to resume blogging because of the backlog…
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COLUMN: Bugs of the Modern Democracy
This is my Sunday column for the July 1, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. I’ve rounded up Iron Range Fourth of July parades, street dances and fireworks displays here. Bugs of the Modern DemocracyBy Aaron J. Brown Two years ago I depicted an historical reenactment of the Continental Congress as it would have…
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COLUMN: When the water comes
This is my Sunday column for the June 24, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. Those who would like to do something to help the people in Duluth, either financially or with your time and effort, should go here. When the water comesBy Aaron J. Brown Like most folks we’ve encountered leaky basements in…
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COLUMN: Celebrating modern dadhood this Father’s Day
This is my Sunday column for the June 17, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. Happy Father’s Day! Celebrating modern dadhood this Father’s DayBy Aaron J. Brown It’s Father’s Day today, or as I like to call it: ME DAY. Then again, I like to think of every day as ME DAY, so the…
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COLUMN: Northern Minnesota’s awkward dance with summer
This is my Sunday column for the June 10, 2012 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. This is based on a shorter piece that aired on “Between You and Me” last week on Northern Community Radio. Northern Minnesota’s awkward dance with summerBy Aaron J. Brown The other day the dog went outside and barked her…