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Living Our Values in Uncertain Times

Jan 30, 2017

I prefer to buy locally, but today I chose to #buystarbucks.

When Fear Rules

Jan 29, 2017

Posted When Fear Rules.

Sunroom

Jan 29, 2017

Our sunroom lived up to its name today.

Selling 35mm Cameras

Jan 28, 2017

Listed 35mm film cameras and a zoom lens on eBay. The few dozen dollars they’ll fetch will go directly to Doctors Without Borders.

Mary Tyler Moore House

Jan 27, 2017

Jogged past the “Mary Tyler Moore House.” In 1973 the owner put up an “Impeach Nixon” sign to discourage filming of more establishing shots.

Fish and Chips

Jan 26, 2017

Two buses and two trains and we found fish and chips. Everything was made from scratch, including a piece of salt water taffy.

Nordeast Snow Walk

Jan 25, 2017

Walked on fresh snow through Nordeast Minneapolis.

Prohibited Words

Jan 24, 2017

I heard no prohibited words this morning as I helped students to grapple with English.

Pacing the Halls

Jan 23, 2017

I’ve paced the halls of Methodist Hospital daily for two months. Nothing would function without recent immigrants, constantly cleaning.

Minimal Grocery Shopping

Jan 22, 2017

Bought exactly what we need at Wedge Coop, including four eggs and less than one ounce of peppercorns.

We Focus on What We Are For

Jan 21, 2017

Time for a haircut performed by Emily. Earlier today she attended the Women’s March in St. Paul. We focus on what we are for.

Inauguration Day 2017

Jan 20, 2017

Posted Inauguration Day 2017.

Minnesota State Capitol

Jan 19, 2017

Toured the newly restored Minnesota State Capitol.

American Apparel

Jan 18, 2017

Stocked up for the last time on American-made tee shirts at American Apparel before they end US production.

Drippy Day

Jan 17, 2017

It’s a drippy day……January thaw…My nose (a cold). Two reasons to stretch out on the couch, under my blankie.

Unafraid of Eggplant

Jan 16, 2017

Breaded eggplant awaiting hot oil. I’ve previously posted a method that ensures eggplant always turns out well.