Posted in analysis, midwest living, writing on March 26, 2008 | 7 Comments »
I’m a blog thief today. This idea comes from gentiana from her blog “Headfile.”
Go ahead, try to come up with 10 really unique things that no one else is likely able to say they’ve done as well.
1) I cycled across the state of Iowa
2) I shook the hand of former Vice President Walter Mondale
3) I [...]
Posted in Minneapolis, Thanksgiving, food, holidays, midwest living, mothers, tagged food on November 17, 2007 | 7 Comments »
In my bank of childhood memories, the Thanksgiving holiday stands out big time. My very-middle-class roots found me living in a five-bedroom house - we had a formal dining room, a front entry that seemed gynormous, and lots of space to entertain. With grandparents living just three houses away and a Dad who owned a [...]
Posted in Minneapolis, autumn, football, innovation, life, midwest living, photography, thinking, writing on September 13, 2007 | 6 Comments »
It’s mid-September in Minnesota and summer begins its gentle slide into autumn – right on cue.
Five tell-tale signs that fall is upon us…
1) Leaves find their way to the ground…mysteriously and usually only at night.
2) Windows left open at night mean that toweling off after an early morning shower will result in goose bumps.
3) From [...]
Posted in children, counseling, education, family, high school, midwest living, parenting, school on September 5, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Yet another first day of school is in the books. Both kids started back on September 4: One in 7th grade (first year of junior high), and one now a junior in high school. They scrambled to tell me how their first days went and I listened, congratulated them and patted them on the backs [...]
Posted in Minneapolis, culture, dogs, entertainment, fair, food, games, midwest living, recreation on September 3, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Today was the last day of the Great Minnesota Get Together. My son and I ventured out to the fair for a few hours. You can view the photographic results here…
Since part of my last name is included in this sign from a Midway exhibit at the state fair, I was compelled to include it. [...]
Posted in midwest living, photography, sunset on August 25, 2007 | 3 Comments »
New Ulm, Minnesota
Aug. 25, 2007
Posted in Minneapolis, celebrities, communications, community, midwest living, politics on August 24, 2007 | No Comments »
I’m not ashamed to say that I work for a large corporation. The company makes about $12 billion a year and continues to grow. Its world headquarters sits right here in Minneapolis, about 13 miles from my home. The company employs 38,000 people around the world and its products enhance or save the life of [...]
Posted in Minneapolis, celebrities, culture, fitness, health, humor, life, midwest living, movies, science, sweat on August 22, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I sweat. There. I admit it.
I’m not a heavy sweater (thank God). A little anti-perspirant/deoderant every morning under the arms and I smell like a tulip all day. Not so for lots of folks. Take Kevin James for example (co-star of the recently released movie, “I Now Prounounce You Chuck and Larry.” That man is [...]
Posted in children, culture, fair, family, food, humor, life, midwest living, parenting, recreation, relationships, writing on August 19, 2007 | 3 Comments »
The Great Minnesota Get Together starts on Thursday and runs through Sept. 3. This year I’ll find myself at the fair. Last time I strolled the Fairgrounds along Snelling Avenue in St. Paul was 2005 and my head wasn’t in the game, so to speak. I’ve always liked a good fair. The sights and sounds [...]
Posted in Minneapolis, analysis, bridge, catastrophe, midwest living, news, politics, public relations, war on August 17, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty’s approval rating has skyrocketed recently. Why? In the aftermath of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis that killed 13 people, his face, name and voice have saturated the media. The Republican, now twice elected as governor, has stepped up, admitting some of his own short-sighted thinking about passing legislation that would [...]
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