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About this blog: The Raucous Caucus shares the southpaw perspectives of this Boomer on the state of the nation, the world, and, sometimes, other stuff. I enjoy crafting it to keep current, and occasionally to rant on some issue I care about deeply... (More)
About this blog: The Raucous Caucus shares the southpaw perspectives of this Boomer on the state of the nation, the world, and, sometimes, other stuff. I enjoy crafting it to keep current, and occasionally to rant on some issue I care about deeply. My long, strange career trip has included law and management jobs in two Fortune 50 companies, before founding the legal search and staffing firm Cushing Group, Recruiters. I've lectured on negotiation and settlement strategy, and teach graduate courses at Golden Gate University (Adjunct of the Year for a doctoral seminar on business, law and society). Illinois, Texas and California (Inactive) admitted me to law practice; I hold JD and MBA degrees from the University of Illinois, and a BGS from the University of Michigan, with Distinction. There -- Go Blue! Personally, my daughters are a lawyer in NY, and a pre-med student in NM - their lives-and-times often animate these columns. I'm active in animal advocacy matters, having led a citizen team that took Alameda's city animal shelter to a non-profit operation - we saved $600K annually and the lives of some 700 companion animals/year vs. the City's best alternative. I'm delighted with that success. My family has re-homed 144 foster animals over many years; we host four boisterous border collies of our own. Mostly for humane movement efforts, I was nominated for GQ magazine's 2009 Better Men, Better World Award. You may notice that many of my rants relate to critter issues. In addition to the Raucous Caucus blog, I frequently contribute to The BARK magazine, and am a proud Moderator emeritus on the popular news and humor website www.Fark.com. I prefer scotch over imported beer (Hide)
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Not every ostrich …
Mar 14, 2020 11:43 am
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A few thoughts on community and covid-19
… who buries his head in the sand – nor every human who parks his skull in a similarly dark... More
Mar 14, 2020 11:43 am
Comments: 14 | Views: 1,822
A few thoughts on community and covid-19
… who buries his head in the sand – nor every human who parks his skull in a similarly dark... More
A message for all ...
Dec 25, 2019 7:49 am
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I saw "The Electric Horseman" recently (enjoyed it!). I was reminded of this gorgeous cut
Hand's on the Wheel from Willie Nelson's magnificent... More
Dec 25, 2019 7:49 am
Comments: 4 | Views: 4,895
I saw "The Electric Horseman" recently (enjoyed it!). I was reminded of this gorgeous cut
Hand's on the Wheel from Willie Nelson's magnificent... More
I’ve been Hacked! Insulted, too.
Mar 15, 2019 1:51 pm
Comments: 66 | Views: 5,188
I awoke this morning to an ominous-looking email – it announced that I’ve been hacked. Uh-oh.
Now, I consider myself to be a reasonably competent,... More
Mar 15, 2019 1:51 pm
Comments: 66 | Views: 5,188
I awoke this morning to an ominous-looking email – it announced that I’ve been hacked. Uh-oh.
Now, I consider myself to be a reasonably competent,... More
Edifice Mex
Jan 9, 2019 5:33 pm
Comments: 92 | Views: 3,986
Kenny Rogers was right: a good gambler knows when to hold ‘em … as well as when to fold ‘em. Take a lesson Mr. Trump.
After showing a weak... More
Jan 9, 2019 5:33 pm
Comments: 92 | Views: 3,986
Kenny Rogers was right: a good gambler knows when to hold ‘em … as well as when to fold ‘em. Take a lesson Mr. Trump.
After showing a weak... More
Keeping Our Brothers, on Thanksgiving
Nov 12, 2018 4:09 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 2,804
“They were fleeing down the road with only the shirts on their backs – many were carrying their children or the family pet.”
So... More
Nov 12, 2018 4:09 pm
Comments: 26 | Views: 2,804
“They were fleeing down the road with only the shirts on their backs – many were carrying their children or the family pet.”
So... More
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