Category Archives: Blog

The Last Morning Glory

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Les

Autumn has settled in comfortably. Its signature colors of red, yellow, and brown blanket the land. One day the sky is a dazzling blue and the next a dull pewter grey. A few flowers hang on, weathering the chilly nights … Continue reading →

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Magic and Music

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Les

  HamDog bluegrass band playing at Patisserie 46, 10/06/2012 I believe in magic, not the illusions of the magician or the spells of the conjurer, but the magic that suffuses the fabric of life. It is an everyday magic that, … Continue reading →

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Baptism and Belonging

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Les

        Andrew’s Baptism at South Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rothsay, MN This last weekend I had the pleasure of gathering with my wife’s family for the baptism of the latest member, Andrew. It was the first time that I … Continue reading →

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Victor and Uno (a story)

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Les

  Victor and Uno,  08/09/2012 What is the back story of this image? Why does this guy have a fancy pigeon riding on his shoulder? Perhaps the man is a “mumbler”, a term I heard in New York City that … Continue reading →

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Photography, Dragonflies, and Healing

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Les

  Dragonfly, Wood Lake Nature Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2012 Update: First image had unacceptable color shift and lack of sharpness. This turned out to be the result of the conversion software used to upload file. I tried a different approach. … Continue reading →

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Keith Ellison

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Les

     Representative Keith Ellison with Constituents, 06/30/2012 Last Saturday was a beautiful summer day: sunny and hot. What made it even better was the Caribbean Barbecue hosted by Carlo Lachmansigh. Guest of honor at the BBQ was Keith Ellison, our … Continue reading →

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