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8 miles on Summit

Pic posted August 13, 2023

…and checked in on the Bandit Boy (who was not amused)


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What We Do in the Shadows ✅

Pic posted August 13, 2023

Kid one wanted me to binge this one and now I’m caught up. Matt Berry is my favorite part of this show, but really the entire cast is fun to watch…


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Railroad bridge in Northeast

Pic posted August 12, 2023

Loved the Soo Line font and the colors today


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Keepin’ it classy, Columbia

Pic posted August 12, 2023

Schwetty Balls: The HOTTEST BALLS in Golf!


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All Saints ✅

Pic posted August 11, 2023

The former Bardo space is now All Saints (from Kim Tong and Denny Leaf-Smith). Solid food, but a very loud space and some timing issues with the courses…


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The new bison area 🦬

Pic posted August 11, 2023

It’s really cool to be able to get closer now @ Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley


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Treetop Trail @ MN Zoo ✅

Pic posted August 11, 2023

Hit the early “member’s hour,” but I think all suburban moms must have memberships now. My take after one quick loop around: it’s very scenic, but large sections have no animals and I’m not sure they have all the signage up yet. Do heed the signs that warn of static shocks, though. Love the new section close to the bison and can’t wait for the prairie dogs to return (sign said they will be back).


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Left open for further thought and research…

— William Worrall Mayo, M.D.

Quote posted August 10, 2023


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The flowers of Dwan

Pic posted August 10, 2023

Beautiful early morning in Bloomington with TC


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🫡 Housekeeping Note

Posted August 10, 2023

Going back to having the main blog appear at the top 7minutemiles.com URL (instead of at 7minutemiles.com/blog). Thinking that the /blog address will automatically redirect, so you may or may not need to update any stored bookmarks for the site…

UPDATE: the initial redirect didn’t work, but it should be now. Please let me know if you have any issues – thanks!


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Parakeet side-eye 👀

Pic posted August 9, 2023

The houseguests have arrived for another visit


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Lahaina Town 💔

Pic posted August 9, 2023

Heartbroken for the people (and animals) on Maui


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Neil Diamond Marathon

Pic posted August 9, 2023

Thanks to Apple Music, I’ve been listening to every Neil Diamond album in order, starting in 1966 through the end of the 80s. Quote a career…


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Char’s Caldera Flip

Pic posted August 9, 2023

That Flip victory was fire! @TwoDots


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An eagle on the first hole

Pic posted August 8, 2023

Quite a way to start a round at Willingers


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Open House @ Country Day School

Pic posted August 7, 2023

The best preschool in the land – Children’s Country Day School, Mendota Heights


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The cookies don’t lie

Pic posted August 7, 2023

Solid advice from the fortune cookie


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Link: Replacements in the Entry (1981)

Linked August 7, 2023


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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ✅

Pic posted August 6, 2023

Really don’t remember much of the second one – probably should’ve gone back and rewatched one *and* two before watching this one. Lots going on here…


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Cactus Blossoms @ Tattersall River Falls

Pic posted August 5, 2023

Not sure how many live music events they have had here so far, but they could use some advice from the Cedar about set up and general event basics. The boys sounded amazing, as usual…


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Checked in on the Forever Home

Pic posted August 5, 2023

Not today, Satan


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Pot, pot, give us some pot. Forget what you are, you can be what you’re not. Do, do take a family cruise. You with your grass, mom and dad with their booze…

— Neil Diamond

Quote posted August 5, 2023


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Little Chopstix ✅

Pic posted August 4, 2023

Chinese cuisine from the Wei Family in Woodbury (h/t Stanzel)


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Look who I found in Hinckley

Pic posted August 3, 2023

Grand Casino might have the last Black Orchid games in Minnesota. Played just a little bit – no progressives, but multiple free spin sessions (some with re-triggers). Very disappointed to see the giant new “Smoking Room” that made the whole place stink…


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A very quick spin in the Northland

Pic posted August 3, 2023

Lake Vermilion, Fortune Bay, Tower and Soudan


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