Once again, it would seem that many of Maine’s most ardent Democrats cannot see the forest for the trees. And that’s saying something, especially since Maine is the most forested state in the country. Matt Dunlap, Maine’s former secretary of state, decided to end his four-day titillating tease, ceasing the media foreplay --- will he … Continue reading I’ve got a Golden ticket
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Doppelgangers: Is it just me?
Is it just me? Probably. Here is a short list of actors and actresses I am forever confusing with one another. Gerard Butler Russell Crowe Emily Blunt Kate Winslett Chris Pine Chris Pratt Brad Pitt Val Kilmer Peter O'Toole Richard Harris Daniel Radcliffe Elijah Wood How about you? Which celebrities do you often mistake for … Continue reading Doppelgangers: Is it just me?
Crazy, homeless people: What do we do?
Originally published in the Bangor Daily News, September 23, 2025 A homeless encampment in Biddeford that was cleared by the city in 2024 (Seaver) In a lot of ways, I am probably a lot like you. I am a middle-aged, married white guy with a mortgage and a modest home in a quiet residential neighborhood … Continue reading Crazy, homeless people: What do we do?
Randy Seaver | God of Biddo?
Brace yourselves. Find a comfortable seat and maybe grab some popcorn. I have some shocking news to share, and this blog post may trigger certain emotional reactions. From what I am told, some people in Biddeford do not like me very much. Shocker! This has been hard news for me to process and absorb. So … Continue reading Randy Seaver | God of Biddo?
Is King Kong a racist?
Some people see racism around every corner, while others dismiss those concerns, arguing that racism is virtually non-existent since passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964. I find those two extremes equally silly, but I’m not so sure where this blog post falls on that racism spectrum. For as long as I can remember, … Continue reading Is King Kong a racist?
40 years after Live Aid concerts, famines still plague Ethiopia; ‘Go where the food is!’
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Live Aid concerts that were organized to raise both awareness and funding for an especially brutal famine in the northern areas of Ethiopia. Live Aid was driven and organized by rock ‘n’ roll legend Bob Geldof who was also behind the “Band Aid” single in 1984 that first … Continue reading 40 years after Live Aid concerts, famines still plague Ethiopia; ‘Go where the food is!’
Do you have “too much?”
I see a lot of social media chatter about the evils of "billionaires who have far more than they need." My question is what about millionaires? If you have a net worth of $700 to $950 million, is that also too much? Do we also loathe millionaires? Money: The root of all evil? If we … Continue reading Do you have “too much?”
Gimme money, that’s what I want
There has been a lot of angry talk lately in Biddeford and other communities in southern Maine that are becoming more attractive to people who did not grow up here. If resentment were a commodity, I would advise you to buy heavy. Look, let's get this out of the way before we proceed. Poverty sucks, … Continue reading Gimme money, that’s what I want
If I were King of the DNC
I got a lot of angry feedback about my last blog post, which suggested that Democrats and others who despise President Trump need to do a lot more than attend rallies and protests if they really want things to change. I learned some lessons from that post, namely that I buried the lead of what … Continue reading If I were King of the DNC
Trump protestors face much bigger problems than Trump
Earlier today -- on the occasion of President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday – millions of Americans took to the streets to participate in hundreds of “No Kings” protests and events all across the country. From where I sit, those protestors were wasting their time and accomplishing little more than barking at the moon – a … Continue reading Trump protestors face much bigger problems than Trump
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 