Ed Newman

2 weeks ago | lakesuperior.com | Ed Newman

When the DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace opened its doors it 1985, it heralded a new era for a building that has been a part of Duluth’s skyline since 1909. In May, the 10 Marketplace businesses that comprise the building’s lower floors will celebrate their 40th Anniversary, complete with ribbon cutting, entertainment and drawings for prizes. The building stands boldly in the center of one of the top tourist destinations in Minnesota, Canal Park. Designed by architect John J.

3 weeks ago | ennyman.medium.com | Ed Newman

I came to Duluth in 1986 when the city had not yet recovered from what was called “The Reagan Recession” even though its roots were in the 70’s which ended with double digit inflation, high unemployment and an energy crisis. What I remember most vividly was reading a front page story here about a new paper mill that had 100 job openings and 13,000 job applicants. Another article at the time highlighted the problem of affordable housing.

Oct 27, 2024 | ennyman.medium.com | Ed Newman

Ed Newman·Follow1 hour ago--Original painting by the author. He climbed out of the cavern, a stale taste in his mouth. His bulbous bucolic nose startled even me. Stonefaced politicians and huddled masses gathered,Reaping stolen scratches of limelightDetached from their utopian dreams. Clearly in a state of decline, his once blazing but now glazed eyes darted wildly, without destination. Dribbles of drool seeped from the corners of his mouth.

Oct 12, 2024 | ennyman.medium.com | Ed Newman

Ed Newman·Follow2 min read·--The shipwrecks are behind us. Let us dream. I was a child from Cleveland who grew up in New Jersey where I left my innocence a lifetime ago; an hour from New York, an hour from Philadelphia and an hour from the ocean’s embrace. The ocean is vast and it waits, an endless tapestry of shimmering blues and greens, whispering secrets to the shore. Its depths, shrouded in mystery, cradle the dreams of sailors long gone and the sighs of forgotten lovers.

Jun 12, 2024 | medium.datadriveninvestor.com | Ed Newman

HISTORYVaclav Smil’s “Made in the USA: The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing” Is A Warning“In life, there are always consequences.”The 20th century has been proclaimed by many to be “The American Century” because of its surprisng rise as a powerhouse in the wake of Britain’s decline after 300 years of global dominance. For many…