Posts by Rich Larson
Aaaaaand we’re back
Thanks to all the Next Ten Words contributors who have patiently waited this thing out. And thanks to all of our loyal readers who have probably not even noticed we were gone.
Read MoreIt’s Baseball, Ray – Corndogs & Steroids
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby We have arrived at that point in the Baseball season in Minnesota…
Read MoreIt’s not what you think
Re-published to commemorate the anniversary of Chris Cornell’s death
Read MoreEPL Weeks 34 and 35 – Manchester City All the Way
Manchester City finally won the 2017-18 Premier League
Read MoreDusty Heart arrives with a landmark statement
When Barbara Jean and Molly Dean decided to start playing together as Dusty Heart, fans of the Minnesota music scene were surprised and excited. Surprised, because, frankly, nobody saw this coming. Excited because we realized that the music coming from these two could be really good.
Read MoreAn Apology
I insulted those of you who have deeply held religious beliefs, with coarse and base vulgarity. I was flippant about not one, not two, but three incredibly important subjects. And, while it isn’t the first time, I chose to shut people out because of their beliefs rather than to try to facilitate the kind of discourse we need in this country.
Read MoreYou have to understand…
Fate stepped up and punched the Vikings in the face, and for the first time ever, the Vikings punched back and, baby, they landed a haymaker.
Read MoreThe heart wants what the heart wants
Being a Vikings fan means understanding failure. Heartbreak. Disaster.
Read MoreJim Ziegler is disgusting: an editorial
We protect our children in this country. No questions asked. It’s an absolute. It’s that simple.
Read MoreThe sly, charming, southern genius of Tom Petty
His charm was pure southern. It was slow and easy going, backed up with a comfortable, believable friendliness. You always felt like Tom Petty was your buddy.
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