The Minneapolis Aquatennial put on a rather fine fireworks display which we viewed from our balcony.
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Russia in Minneapolis
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Russia in Minneapolis
A strange thing happened as I was jogging around a lake a few days before the 2016 US presidential election. In my November 1, 2016 post I wrote: A diminutive older woman was trying to catch my attention. She announced proudly in a Russian accent that she was voting for the Republican candidate for President. “Very…… Continue reading Russia in Minneapolis
The Legend of Georgia McBride
At the Guthrie tonight: “The Legend of Georgia McBride.” Struggling Elvis impersonator finds his mojo as a drag queen
Undersides
Cycled with a friend who wanted to take pictures of the undersides of bridges.
Minnesota, Full-Throttle
Tonight, we go full-throttle Minnesotan: I’m making green bean hotdish topped with Tater Tots. OK, Spud Puppies, same thing. I’m going a little upmarket: no Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, no French’s fried onions, and the green beans are fresh.
Japanese Kit Kats
Bought Japanese green tea/almond/cranberry Kit Kats for my nephews, one of over 300 flavors.
The Time I Was Summoned to “The Kremlin”
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The Time I Was Summoned to “The Kremlin”
It’s 1960. My maternal grandfather, my Aunt Madge, my brother, and I had been summoned to “the Kremlin.” Madge consistently referred to her brother’s Glasgow home as “the Kremlin.” This reflected her disconnect with her brother, Malcolm. He was clearly keeping his distance from the rest of the family, possibly for good reasons. The backstory…… Continue reading The Time I Was Summoned to “The Kremlin”
When New Beats Old
Researched furniture for our future condo. When we moved out of our house we realized it was better to get rid of furniture rather than pay to store it.