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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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Doctor Angell (apologies to Shelley Fabares)
Apr 28, 2020 10:09 am
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I've been impressed with the braintrust assembled by Gov. Newsom to address the Coronavirus health crisis. They are leaders in their professions - and parenthetically,... More
Apr 28, 2020 10:09 am
Comments: 36 | Views: 4,364
I've been impressed with the braintrust assembled by Gov. Newsom to address the Coronavirus health crisis. They are leaders in their professions - and parenthetically,... More
Upon Further Review … a better pet solution
Apr 9, 2020 2:49 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,441
… wherein the blogger re-learns lessons about moving targets, demons in details and appreciation for capable people in existing infrastructure.
In... More
Apr 9, 2020 2:49 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 2,441
… wherein the blogger re-learns lessons about moving targets, demons in details and appreciation for capable people in existing infrastructure.
In... More
Pet Safety Net?
Apr 3, 2020 1:50 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 3,065
==I Originally posted this on Next Door, and got several good responses. Thought I’d try it here to a wider potential group of volunteers. NB: we live on... More
Apr 3, 2020 1:50 pm
Comments: 4 | Views: 3,065
==I Originally posted this on Next Door, and got several good responses. Thought I’d try it here to a wider potential group of volunteers. NB: we live on... More
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: 2,654
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
Comments: 4 | Views: 5,238
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: 5,238
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
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