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Tag Archives: minnesota
George Floyd and His Legacy
Note It’s been difficult to write about the events that began with Mr. George Floyd’s murder. I haven’t been able to keep up with the rapid flow of the events and their significance. So much to witness and comprehend. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Color, Ethics and Morality, Justice, Politics, Public Health, Relationships
Tagged Democracy, George Floyd, Legacy, Minneapolis, minnesota, Murder, Peaceful Demonstration, Police Reform, R.I.P, Racism, Riot, Solidarity
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Silent Spring 2019
This morning, after coffee at my local café, I took a leisurely walk home, enjoying the cool spring day. I live in Minneapolis, a city known for its green spaces and urban wildlife. Our lakes and parkways provide green ribbons … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged bee, Biodiversity, bird, butterfly, environment, extinction, Minneapolis, minnesota, pollinator, Rachel Carso, Silent Spring
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Trump and the GOP’s Race to Hell
Well El Douche has taken us to a new low. It’s not a race to the bottom, it’s a race to Hell. Not surprisingly, Minnesota’s Republicans have jumped in with both feet. Hopefully it’s over their heads. The crisis at … Continue reading
Posted in OpEd, Politics
Tagged GOP, Les Phillips, Liberals. Bemocrats, minnesota, politics, Racism, Racist, Reoublican, Trump, Victimization, Victims, White Nationalists
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Restoration of the People’s House
School children in the newly restored rotunda at the Minnesota State House. I was at the Minnesota State Capitol, “The People’s House”, a few days ago. On any day when the government is in session, it rings with the sounds … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged architecture, Capitol Building, Cass Gilbert, Democracy, Legislature, Les Phillips, Martin Luther King, minnesota, Minnesota State House, politics, Preacher, Religious Freedom, Restoration, ST. Paul, Territorial Legislature
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Ice Safety: what to do if you go through
Minneapolis Fire Department firefighters present an ice safety demonstration to a group of parents and children at the Lyndale Farmstead Park ice rink. Pictured from left to right are FMO Dean Anderson (kneeling), Capt. Dennis Scott, and Firefighters Pete Hallstrom … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged 2014, demonstration, drown, drowning, firefighter, fireman, hypothermia, ice, ice conditions, ice safety, Lyndale Farmstead, MFD, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Fire Department, minnesota, rescue, safety, training
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Cancer and a Positive Spirit
My neighbor and friend, Pete, with his radiology team at the University of Minnesota. He’s giving a thumbs-up which reflects his positive spirit. Over the last few weeks I’ve been privileged to accompany my friend Pete, a couple of times, … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, cancer, immune system, Minneapolis, minnesota, optimism, photo, radiation, treatment, University of Minnesota
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