Category Archives: Know What I Like/Hate?

I Still Hate Minneapolis

So, despite numerous difficulties in the past, I once again decided to venture into downtown Minneapolis yesterday.  Specifically, I volunteered to help at a booth for the Minneapolis Planetarium’s Solstice celebration.  Since there is no Minneapolis planetarium (yet), the event … Continue reading

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A Letter to My Third Least-Favorite Retailer

Dear Best Buy: Last year, for the first time in over a decade, I entered your store and made a purchase. I had decided not to shop at Best Buy after disastrous customer service in the past, but my wife … Continue reading

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Letter to the CEO

Here is an email I sent to the CEO of my company two days after the election: Dear XXXXXXX: Thank you for the email sent out on Monday, reminding us of the importance of the election and urging us all … Continue reading

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Seeing the Twin Cities…without prying open My Wallet

In the last 6 weeks, I have visited the Twin Cities’ Model Train Museum, the Bakken Museum, a Vikings pre-season game, Fort Snelling State Historical Site, The Minnesota State Fair, The Renaissance Festival and Valley Fair. Owen was with me … Continue reading

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The List of Lists

One day, while completely befuddled by the high number of lists I maintain, a friend of mine asked if I have a list of my lists. I laughed and said that I do not. So, here, for fun, I’m going … Continue reading

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