Category Archives: Current Events

Sideview Mirror

Way back on the third of July, someone driving too fast sideswiped our parked car and smashed our sideview mirror into a dozen pieces. The driver, later determined to be a “he,” also scuffed up the driver’s side doors. He … Continue reading

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Kirk vs Khan: The Way It Was Meant to Be

Remember back when Captain Kirk battled Khan Noonien Singh and they made a good movie about it? Yeah, unless you’re like, 35 years old (or older), you weren’t around during that blessed time. Some money-grubbers remade the movie swapping lens-flare … Continue reading

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Rain Barrel

 When the newsletter from our local co-op arrived in the mail in late May, I perused the list of classes, as I often do. There are usually one or two interesting classes, but I had never taken one. But this … Continue reading

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Franconia and Other Events in this Busy Month

Let’s see…in the past 30 days, I have: *Attended a magic show *Been to five different US states *Visited the site of the Boston Massacre, and seen Samuel Adams’ and Paul Revere’s grave site *Toured the Old State House in … Continue reading

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It’s Tough Getting to Number 20

Two weeks ago, I once again hopped on an airplane and left the Great State of Minnesota for a business trip. This is the fourth business trip I’ve taken in less than two years. Now, just keep that in mind … Continue reading

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