Category Archives: Photo

Shepard and His Flock – Camino de Santiago de Compostela

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Les

Shepard and his flock on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Spain, 2005 In August, 2005, my wife and I traveled by bicycle and train along one of the paths of the Camino, from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela. There … Continue reading →

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OccupyMN – More Faces in the Crowd

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Les

Here are a few more of the interesting people who I met or observed at the OccupyMN action on Friday, 10/07/2011. (Above Photo)  There is a place for whimsy in politics. When we stop finding the humor in ourselves and … Continue reading →

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OccupyMN – Guy Fawkes

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Les

 Guy Fawkes Masks How people express themselves at a political event can take many forms: signs, props, music, dance, and complete persona. I am particularly fond of the folks who use props to help get their message across. The Tea … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Dragonflies

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Les

This is a Wandering Glider (Pantala flavescens, tentative id) that graced my backyard last evening. Up here in Minnesota, the last days of summer are already beginning to look like early fall. The recent dry weather has stressed many of … Continue reading →

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Coffee House Town Hall

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Les

Last evening, I went to a town hall meeting hosted by my congressional representative, Keith Ellison. It was held at a Dunn Brothers coffee house. It was a warm, humid, late afternoon. The room set aside for the meeting quickly … Continue reading →

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MoveOn.Org Rally Supporting Rep. Keith Ellison

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Les

I just got back from a MoveOn.Org rally at Representative Keith Ellison’s district office on the North-side. About 40 people showed up to say thank you to Representative Ellison for his stand against cuts in medical care, social security, and … Continue reading →

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