I just found out that I sent a thank you letter to a Green Party donor in which I addressed the envelope to a Mr. Bob Schitz. He very politely informed me that his last name was Schmitz.

Since the last week of April, 9 applications submitted. This has resulted in 1 interview with MBI Publishing. 1 letter of rejection for Senior Policy Analyst at Ramsey Co. 1 letter of rejection for Executive Directory, St. Anthony Park Community Organization ( Read more... )

Or something. A couple of weeks ago Lizzie and I borrowed the Paper's digi cam. We felt a need to document our small life and share with our friends. I suppose that's wierd, but if interested, please permit our indulgence. Photos start with some Ironwood trees, aka Hop Hornbeam, from the farm (they are Lizzie's favorite Minnesota tree), and ( Read more... )

This "Nemo" who has tagged the bridge overpasses and building corners with his beautifully wielded spray paint can? His letters are perfectly proportioned, almost as if they came from a caligraphy pen. A small dot in the center of the "o"

Had a really nice phone conversation with Lauren last night. First time we've really talked since she stayed with us in NM more than two years ago ( Read more... )

A hero who had the balls to come before George W. Bush's court of sniveling sycophants. I was particularly pleased when MP Galloway ripped a new one for Senator Norm Coleman (referred to as "Senator" in text), former mayor of St. Paul and my Fair State's Jr. Senator. This read is a blast .... of humor and truth.

the pavement of this city? 6 block ride along the 29th Ave "Greenway" - the old Soo Line rail bed now converted into an inter-city bicycle freeway connecting the west bank of the River to the inner ring of suburbs: Hopkins and St. Louis Park. Pedal up the short incline at Nicollet. Transverse to the northbound lane of the old masonry bridge ( Read more... )

Biked to the Walker Library at Lagoon and Hennepin yesterday after work. Smack in the middle of the ultra-chic Uptown area of South Minneapolis. Sidewalks swarm with young women in high heels popping out of VW Jettas, sporting tiny calf-skin bags. Well brushed young men, looking like they took fashion classes from Eric Hilton, in VW Golfs ( Read more... )

Hard rain since 1:30. I went to work expecting the forecasted 65+ sunny day as promised by Cathy Wurzer this morning. I have no rain gear packed in my bag.

Cars ruin our perception of space and ability to interact with our surroundings. Not a new observation for sure, but one that always takes me somewhat aback. That is, I am taken aback by how limiting, no ... stifling a car is ( Read more... )