Yesterday I saw an albino squirrel on my bike ride in to work. I found myself feeling sorry for him, as he must be quite lonely and isolated - like the Michael Jackson of squirrels. He doesn't quite fit in, and I thought, as I saw him running across the street with the other squirrels, that his plight was quite sad. Then I thought, "well, how much ( Read more... )

I think there are some people on my list who may be interested in this event, which came across my desk today.


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Any suggestions here for an appliance repair service? I have a warm fridge and freezer. :(

Check these jobs out, if you are at all interested. These kinds of chances don't come around often ( Read more... )

(The preview for this movie made me weep in the theatre, it looks so good.

OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE THE FILM MILK
I'm emailing you because I'm looking to hire a U of M student to help promote the film MILK on-campus - which will be released in Minneapolis on November 26 by Focus Features. The project pays $200 for about 20 hours work. Contact Chad ( Read more... )

I know there are some fans on my list...

ANDREI CODRESCU
Thursday October 30
7 pm
Minneapolis Central Library
Romanian-born poet, novelist, screenwriter, and commentator on National Public Radio. His newest collection of poetry, JEALOUS WITNESS, is published by Coffee House Press. Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Free. 612-630-6174

I'm an auntie! My brother and his partner had their first child today, a girl. Lorelai, 8 lbs, 9 oz. A giant by my standards. Welcome to the world, little person!

Okay, call out to Madison-area friends. I once went to a great Laotian restaurant in Madison. I remember it was very delicious, the space was pretty small, and had a really cool interior paint job - tone on tone stripes in the dining room, and big flowers painted on the wall in the restroom. Can you help me identify this place ( Read more... )

Finally, federal legislation enforcing standards for mental health care coverage by insurance providers. It's about time. Thanks, Paul.

Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act