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The greatest former president – Iran conflict ended a good presidency, may it bring deserving end to another

The greatest former president – Iran conflict ended a good presidency, may it bring deserving end to another

by Forrest Peterson | Oct 1, 2026 | Words on Paper

Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter at a Habitat for Humanity project in 2015. Photo: Habitat for Humanity. As it sometimes does, the passage of time into history helps remember good things and softens the sting of the bad. You could say this about Jimmy Carter, our 39th...
Reporting from a crime scene – Don’t boycott the White House press pool, instead send in the crime reporters

Reporting from a crime scene – Don’t boycott the White House press pool, instead send in the crime reporters

by Forrest Peterson | Sep 24, 2026 | Words on Paper

Under normal conditions news reporting from the White House is a tough job. Even though my past news reporting experience never reached that level, I can imagine what that must be like. I admire the experienced and professional reporters trying to do that. However,...
Writing is hard; That’s the point – When convenience of AI comes at a cognitive cost

Writing is hard; That’s the point – When convenience of AI comes at a cognitive cost

by Forrest Peterson | Aug 26, 2026 | Words on Paper

Donated school supplies at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church await distribution by Lutheran World Relief. The large background picture of the risen Christ with Mary Magdelene once sat at the back of the chancery of the original 1913 church building. Shopping at Target...
Getting to know you – Learning about political candidates can help defuse negative campaign ads

Getting to know you – Learning about political candidates can help defuse negative campaign ads

by Forrest Peterson | Aug 13, 2026 | Words on Paper

Minnesota 7th Congressional District DFL candidate Erik Osberg campaigns at a 2025 event in Willmar. It’s said that about 75 percent of people do research and seek reviews before making a purchase, even for small items such as a toaster, or hiking boots. If that many...
The ‘state fair’ of agriculture – Food, farming, stewardship can bridge cultural, ideological differences

The ‘state fair’ of agriculture – Food, farming, stewardship can bridge cultural, ideological differences

by Forrest Peterson | Aug 6, 2026 | Words on Paper

Minnesota gubernatorial candidates at the Minnesota FarmFest candidate forum Aug. 5, (L-R): Amy Klobuchar, Lisa Demuth, Mike Lindell, Kendall Qualls. With all the contentiousness these days among issues involving politics, economics, and culture including religion,...
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