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A baby boomer who never wholeheartedly embraced political activism, yet always was leaning to the progressive causes. Unwilling to relinquish his country to the authoritarian conservatism that has risen to power over the last thirty years, he is taking on a more public presence to promote positive and truthful discourse. Less attempting to persuade ideologues, he hopes to encourage reasonable people to join in denouncing the falsehoods and misleading statements of any group or individual. He has faith that collectively the world has more decent people then corrupt souls, but the honest must not remain uninvolved.So a misanthropic recluse is speaking out.
On Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Minnesota January 8, 2011 – The temperature was around a crisp 10° Fahrenheit (-12° C), on Saturday the 8th of January 2011. Unfortunately there was no wild chill of great proportions. Unfortunate in that kites were trying to be flown, and the movement of the air is the factor which allows fabric, frame, and string to launch airborne.
I have been able to attend four Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festivals up to this date January 1st, 2011.
Make Better conducted an initiative to bring awareness of the people who are homeless. They held an open air exhibition and an art auction, using Twitter, at Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis from 4pm to 7pm Friday October 22, 2010. Homeless individuals were given art supplies and were asked to create some visual to depict their situation. Continue Reading
Protesters gathered outisde the FBI office in Minneapolis on October 5, the day that some targeted Minnesotans had been subpoenaed to appear before a Chicago grand jury that is conducting a secret investigation. All grand jury investigations are secret, with the government prosecutor and grand jurors questioning witnesses, who are not allowed to have their lawyers present in the room.
Hundreds of people protested at the FBI office in Minneapolis on Monday, September 27. The FBI raided several sites in Chicago and Minneapolis on Friday, September 24. The citizens involved are political activists, and the raids have a semblance of being an attempt of intimidation and harassment. According to one woman who was counting heads at the demonstration, at least 590 people were present. Similar protests were scheduled in 19 cities. [Slide show below.]
Parade to Sunnyside
A Mardi Gras-inspired parade from the Co-op’s old location near 43rd and Upton, to their new location a bit West near 44th and France, drew celebrants and remembrances. Continue Reading
The third weekend in July and Carnival makes an appearance in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Carifest is a family style Caribbean celebration with music and dancing, and food booths to complete the flavor. The roots are the celebrations held in the islands throughout the Caribbean.
I had heard a comment made by an on-air KFAI radio personality that the band Pert Near Sandstone was to play in the Sculpture Garden. I checked the Walker Art Center’s website and found the additional information and details. I noticed that the performance was part of an entire day of family programing. Continue Reading
I changed my routine since the Walker Art Center opened their Open Field invitation. I now try to bike directly past the Art Center when I am anywhere in the vicinity. I witnessed my first gathering Thursday June 24, 2010. I do believe rain diminished outdoor participation in many events, including my own. As I understand the concept is that the Walker is inviting the public to come and play. Continue Reading
An out-of-town friend managed to get me out on a bike ride last week. A ride that did not have any set destination. That is not how I generally operate. I enjoy riding but I usually have a goal in mind to play tag with, normally a band playing in an outdoor setting. I did think of a weather vane I had been contemplating capturing an image of. A possible purpose for a ride. Continue Reading