Warm Bodies
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Like many apocalypses it is hard to pinpoint just where this whole zombie craze started. Continue Reading
Our very own settler problem: America’s Culture-of-Gun-Deaths
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In the debate raging over gun control, one point needs to be emphasized.
Northeasters love their neighborhood – and their presidents
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In Minneapolis it is a sad fact that most of the street names are logical, but boring. Still, there are exceptions. Streets in Southwest Minneapolis, for example, still bear the names of prominent citizens who built the city. Some neighborhood street names are just plain quirky, often the remnants of the original landowners. Northeast stands out as the most patriotic of all neighborhoods. The Presidents’ Streets are legendary, an inspiration to most and a conundrum to those who aren’t up to speed on American history. Continue Reading
Three views of downtown St. Paul
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I take photographs from these locations a couple of times a year. They offer the best views day or night any time of year. Continue Reading
Lowry Bridge light show
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Yesterday the Lowry Bridge tested its LED lights for about an hour. The display was dazzling, and here’s hoping we get more such shows in the future. I used my phone’s time-lapse feature to condense the bridge’s performance down to a more accessible two minutes. Continue Reading
Batting Third: in support of independent political parties
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The other day a Facebook friend sent me a horrified inquiry asking if I had meant to “like” Mitt Romney on Facebook.
Bain Capital Meets Frankenstorm: It’s an ill wind that blows no good
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In the wake of megastorm Sandy, Bain Capital, which was co-founded by Mitt Romney and where he served as CEO until he resigned in 1999 but didn’t Continue Reading
Etch-a-Sketch: Romney campaign faces possible lawsuit
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Already under threat from the company that manufactures Etch-A-Sketch for product defamation, the Mitt Romney campaign committee is now facing a possible lawsuit for copyright infringement from The Continue Reading
Happily Ever After… Thus far, anyway
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People, I am having just one hell of a Monday.
I’m out of clean underwear, I brought two towels to the gym, but no iPod, I changed purses, which means I am currently without phone or makeup. Every turn I made on the way to work led me to road construction or placed me behind a school bus with its flashers on and I think I forgot to brush my teeth. Continue Reading