Kickoff to Summer 2022

Glad the Minnesota State Fair is still doing this – nice break from the over the top week
Originally published by DK on May 30, 2022 at 3:11 pmGlad the Minnesota State Fair is still doing this – nice break from the over the top week
Originally published by DK on May 30, 2022 at 3:11 pmFound an easier way to Oakland Cemetery
Originally published by DK on May 30, 2022 at 3:09 pm…to teach @ Children’s Country Day School
Originally published by DK on May 28, 2022 at 10:00 pmMovie time with MK and The Boy @ Alamo Woodbury
Originally published by DK on May 28, 2022 at 8:45 pmWill work for seeds
Originally published by DK on May 13, 2022 at 4:33 pmMother’s Day 2022 with the whole fam
Originally published by DK on May 9, 2022 at 7:10 amFive years already
Originally published by DK on May 8, 2022 at 10:25 amCK got a present from the boy
Originally published by DK on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pmDoge on amethyst with flowers
Originally published by DK on April 23, 2022 at 7:21 pmAlmost done, scruffy
Originally published by DK on April 11, 2022 at 8:38 pmLutsen, Grand Marais, Cloquet (and The Masters)
Originally published by DK on April 10, 2022 at 11:05 pmSuper nice spring day in the Northland
Originally published by DK on April 9, 2022 at 8:12 pmThis time with kid two (the Cheeesy is my confirmed favorite)
Originally published by DK on March 26, 2022 at 4:16 pmByerly’s bakery is the best
Originally published by DK on March 23, 2022 at 3:14 pmA little bit sleeping on the job, though
Originally published by DK on March 22, 2022 at 11:10 amAll of the favorites – the Splash Cup was cool too
Originally published by DK on March 20, 2022 at 2:44 pmTo clarify: our family, drawn by Lucy Michell, at the Minnesota State Fair
Originally published by DK on March 15, 2022 at 9:10 pmSome awesome, creative home cooking by CK
Originally published by DK on February 28, 2022 at 10:32 pmCrazy doge – needed another bath after that
Originally published by DK on February 16, 2022 at 9:16 pmSurprise Valentines dinner at the Woodbury Portillo’s ❤️
Originally published by DK on February 14, 2022 at 6:18 pmHard to believe it has been two years already
Originally published by DK on February 10, 2022 at 11:03 pmCrazy-eye Doge
Originally published by DK on February 9, 2022 at 10:39 pmQuality time with SK @ Afton Alps
Originally published by DK on February 8, 2022 at 9:30 pmDespite the cluster at the start with the ticket line
Originally published by DK on January 29, 2022 at 9:05 pmHappy birthday to me – thanks, Team Gavin!
Originally published by DK on January 20, 2022 at 11:00 pmDon’t look at me – those feathers were there when I got here
Originally published by DK on January 17, 2022 at 3:16 pmFinally stopped to take this pic today
Originally published by DK on January 5, 2022 at 1:24 pmWork doge has two offices again
Originally published by DK on January 3, 2022 at 11:14 amLego jackets, little smokies, turkey, Niver/Cossetta and Mystic’s new tower
Originally published by DK on December 25, 2021 at 9:09 pmDoge the Destroyer Happy Place
Originally published by DK on December 24, 2021 at 5:36 pmThis was really a magical place to stay
Originally published by DK on December 18, 2021 at 8:55 pmThe sunset tour here was really something special
Originally published by DK on December 17, 2021 at 8:46 pmEvery hotel should have a terrace like this
Originally published by DK on December 16, 2021 at 2:15 pmI’m sure Princeville is great too, but this course was spectacular
Originally published by DK on December 15, 2021 at 4:46 pm“This is the real Polynesian”
Originally published by DK on December 14, 2021 at 3:43 pmTwo more to go
Originally published by DK on December 14, 2021 at 1:02 amNo bites!
Originally published by DK on December 11, 2021 at 10:37 pmNice to sit and eat again at “McKinney Roe” with Keri, Scott and SK
Originally published by DK on December 1, 2021 at 9:28 pmSuch a sweet, sweet doge
Originally published by DK on December 1, 2021 at 9:26 pmLast one in Lowertown
Originally published by DK on November 25, 2021 at 11:37 amAt least on Colleen’s order
Originally published by DK on November 23, 2021 at 8:20 pmSK with another lovely arrangement
Originally published by DK on November 20, 2021 at 4:24 pmOne month away – can’t believe it
Originally published by DK on November 20, 2021 at 4:20 pmSilver butter knife steak @ Murray’s + Wild vs. Burnsie
Originally published by DK on November 17, 2021 at 9:13 amChester Creek Sunshine
Originally published by DK on November 6, 2021 at 10:15 amYesterday was my last official day working at U.S. Bank Stadium as the Director of IT. I was about a week shy of six years, but what a wild ride it has been:
It’s been an honor to work in this building from pre-opening through today, partnering with outstanding organizations, working with truly amazing people and learning an awful lot about the sports and entertainment industry.
There are really too many people to thank for helping me succeed in this chapter of my life, but I’d like to call out a few:
Lastly, to everyone at the Vikings (past and present): you’ve been great partners and I can’t wait to see you bring home the Vince Lombardi trophy to the great state of Minnesota. Skol, Vikings!
Originally published by DK on October 21, 2021 at 10:50 pmEmotional day at the stadium ❤️
Originally published by DK on October 18, 2021 at 7:25 pmLuna doge is almost back to normal
Originally published by DK on October 13, 2021 at 5:41 pmFlowers, flowers, flowers
Originally published by DK on October 9, 2021 at 2:07 pmThank you, UMD Land Lab – that was delicious
Originally published by DK on October 9, 2021 at 2:06 pmToday marks the three year anniversary of my train platform event in downtown Minneapolis. The first anniversary was amazing, I was ultra grateful for my second anniversary and now things are running on all cylinders for year three. Colleen made my favorite bars to celebrate and we will be having dinner tonight at Saint Dinette to toast another splendid year around the sun.
On the health front, everything is great. I’m on my second pair of permanent prism lenses and they work perfectly. Still don’t need them for reading screens, but I do prefer them now for watching TV and movies, riding my bike, golfing and driving (even bought a pair of prism sunglasses). The move streak on my watch is now up to 540 days, I’m at 530 miles on the bike log for 2021 and have even signed up to try another half marathon in 2022.
As the pandemic continues to roll on, some things have returned to (semi) normal. While we had an entire football season without fans, this year has seen a return to no restrictions and four games with thousands of people through the doors. We took our first airplane trips to and from Las Vegas over Labor Day and will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary this December on Kauai. We’ve also been building a new house that should be ready when we get back (after an extended construction period).
Lastly, I want to again thank the healthcare professionals who helped get me to year three, along with all of my family and friends who have provided love and support. There is one other big change coming soon, but I’ll leave that for another day…
Originally published by DK on October 8, 2021 at 11:13 amMK did an amazing job – so happy I got to see it in person ❤️
Originally published by DK on September 26, 2021 at 4:29 pmAnniversary ornament for 30 years
Originally published by DK on August 31, 2021 at 10:54 pmMissed kid one and kid two
Originally published by DK on August 31, 2021 at 10:52 pmIvy Park getting richer
Originally published by DK on August 27, 2021 at 8:04 pmKids and their restaurant hats, amirite?
Originally published by DK on August 26, 2021 at 10:35 pmLuna is the best doge
Originally published by DK on August 8, 2021 at 5:13 pmhttps://www.hofffuneral.com/obituary/595904/richard-t.–kingsbury/
Originally published by DK on July 23, 2021 at 2:31 pmThe Portland Malt Shoppe, Duluth, Minnesota
Originally published by DK on July 21, 2021 at 10:17 pmThe University of Minnesota-Duluth Land Lab
Originally published by DK on July 21, 2021 at 10:15 pmFun afternoon and evening with the MK and SK
Originally published by DK on July 20, 2021 at 8:57 pmSK back for a short-term run in Linden Hills
Originally published by DK on July 12, 2021 at 8:56 pmMK and Luna get a quick visit ❤️
Originally published by DK on July 9, 2021 at 2:30 pmSneak attack, post Turf Club
Originally published by DK on July 6, 2021 at 8:18 pmBest. Usher. Ever.
Originally published by DK on July 2, 2021 at 9:02 pmThis week I stopped during a bike ride at Acacia Park Cemetery to say hi to the family and check on my parent’s headstone (we’ve been waiting for my dad’s numbers to be updated for quite a while). As you can see in the photo, it now correctly says 1946 – 2020 (and is actually a completely new headstone). This sent me down two rabbit holes:
While we wait for the pricing options on the first one, I was amazed at how much personal information was available on our family on the second. I had no idea there were several other relatives buried at Acacia and I learned a bunch of things about the Kingsbury side of things too (more details after the jump).
In addition to my mom and dad, my maternal grandmother and grandfather are in the Cypress section of Acacia, along with my uncle Greg and my great uncle Warren and his wife Evelyn. Also on the Smith side of the family, Acacia is the final resting place for my great-grandparents Walter and Edna Smith, along with my great-great-grandparents John and Margaret Blaylock (who knew?). Also learned about the ties back to England (I already knew grandma Helen was “a beautiful Swedish Lady”).
On the Kingsbury side, I learned most of the family is buried in southern Minnesota, Iowa and Ohio (with one set of great-great-grandparents in Missouri and a New York connection too). I also learned about “Baby Kingsbury,” who died in 1944 and that I have a Norwegian relative named Ole Larsrud (not married to Lena). Also forgot that my paternal grandmother died on my wife’s birthday (in 2000).
For posterity, here is the data they listed for various relatives (down to fifth generation):
Karen Leslie Smith Kingsbury, mother
BIRTH 1 Sep 1944
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 22 Dec 2017 (aged 73)
Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 12 HE
Michael Alvin Kingsbury, father
BIRTH 7 Sep 1946
Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 10 Feb 2020 (aged 73)
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 12 FE
Helen Margaret Elmquist Smith, maternal grandmother
BIRTH 14 Jun 1920
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 26 Dec 2007 (aged 87)
West Saint Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 11 FE
Donald Leslie Smith, maternal grandfather
BIRTH 24 Nov 1919
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 30 Dec 2013 (aged 94)
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 11HE
Greg Alan Smith, uncle
BIRTH 27 Dec 1946
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 25 Dec 2018 (aged 71)
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 9 HE
Warren Hewson Smith, great-uncle
BIRTH 16 Jan 1917
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 14 May 1992 (aged 75)
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 9
Evelyn Josephine Rigoni Smith, great-aunt
BIRTH 15 May 1918
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 20 Nov 2011 (aged 93)
Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 10
Daughter of Antonio Rigoni and Rose Cella
Walter Ellsworth Smith, great-grandfather
BIRTH 27 Aug 1890
Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH 22 Mar 1946 (aged 55)
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 5
Edna L Blaylock Smith, great-grandmother
BIRTH 8 Apr 1892
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 25 Aug 1958 (aged 66)
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 6
John Hewson Blaylock, great-great-grandfather
BIRTH 17 Sep 1848
England
DEATH 8 Aug 1936 (aged 87)
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 13
Margaret Ann Tweddle Blaylock, great-great-grandmother
BIRTH 17 Jul 1856
England
DEATH 2 May 1940 (aged 83)
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Acacia Park Cemetery
Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, USA
PLOT Cypress, Block 5, Lot 3, Grave 14
Evalyn C. Campbell Kingsbury, paternal grandmother
BIRTH 20 Oct 1914
Stuart, Adair County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 23 Jun 2000 (aged 85)
Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Henrytown Cemetery
Henrytown, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Alvin Clifford Kingsbury, paternal grandfather
BIRTH 28 Nov 1908
Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 29 Aug 1987 (aged 78)
Rushford Village, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Henrytown Cemetery
Henrytown, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Baby Kingsbury, aunt
BIRTH 1944
DEATH 13 Dec 1944 (aged less–than 1 year)
BURIAL
Henrytown Cemetery
Henrytown, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Frances Mabel Arnold Campbell, great-grandmother
BIRTH 29 Oct 1887
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 4 Dec 1978 (aged 91)
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Dexter Cemetery
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Clyde Marion Campbell, great-grandfather
BIRTH 2 Oct 1888
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 5 Apr 1977 (aged 88)
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Dexter Cemetery
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Caroline Larsrud Kingsbury, great-grandmother
BIRTH 1 May 1876
DEATH 6 Dec 1933 (aged 57)
BURIAL
Henrytown Cemetery
Henrytown, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Father’s Name: Ole Larsrud
Father’s Birthplace: Norway
Mother’s Name: Betsey Hilestad
Mother’s Birthplace: Norway
Charles Clarence Kingsbury, great-grandfather
BIRTH 8 Oct 1874
DEATH 14 Jan 1960 (aged 85)
BURIAL
Henrytown Cemetery
Henrytown, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Father’s Name: John
Father’s Birthplace: Norway
Mother’s Name: Cordelia
Mother’s Birthplace: Norway
Cordelia Ann West Kingsbury, great-great-grandmother
BIRTH 13 Mar 1835
Michigan, USA
DEATH 17 May 1922 (aged 87)
BURIAL
Crown Hill Cemetery
Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
John M. Kingsbury, great-great-grandfather
BIRTH 12 Jun 1828
Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA
DEATH 8 Sep 1910 (aged 82)
Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
BURIAL
Crown Hill Cemetery
Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Bertha “Betsy” Hilestad Larsrud, great-great-grandmother
BIRTH 16 Oct 1849
DEATH 12 Sep 1932 (aged 82)
BURIAL
Henrytown Cemetery
Henrytown, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Father’s Name: Knud Hileslad
Father’s Birthplace: Norway
Mother’s Name: Sonneva
Mother’s Birthplace: Norway
Ole A. Larsrud, great-great-grandfather
BIRTH 15 Feb 1829
DEATH 11 Jun 1907 (aged 78)
BURIAL
Henrytown Cemetery
Henrytown, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USA
Nettie McCaffree Campbell, great-great-grandmother
BIRTH 3 Sep 1856
Illinois, USA
DEATH 18 Aug 1925 (aged 68)
Polk County, Missouri, USA
BURIAL
Humansville Cemetery
Humansville, Polk County, Missouri, USA
Harvey B Campbell, great-great-grandfather
BIRTH 8 Jul 1855
Fremont County, Iowa, USA
DEATH 23 Sep 1935 (aged 80)
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Humansville Cemetery
Humansville, Polk County, Missouri, USA
Elizabeth Row Arnold, great-great-grandmother
BIRTH 19 Dec 1844
Holmes County, Ohio, USA
DEATH 25 Dec 1929 (aged 85)
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Dexter Cemetery
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Jacob Arnold, great-great-grandfather
BIRTH 13 Mar 1850
Holmes County, Ohio, USA
DEATH 28 Jan 1930 (aged 79)
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Dexter Cemetery
Dexter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA
Margaret Van Slyke Kingsbury, great-great-great grandmother
BIRTH 1809
DEATH 1 Mar 1842 (aged 32–33)
Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA
BURIAL
Boonville Cemetery
Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA
Israel Kingsbury, great-great-great grandfather
BIRTH 8 Sep 1800
Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA
DEATH 24 Jan 1889 (aged 88)
Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA
BURIAL
Boonville Cemetery
Boonville, Oneida County, New York, USA
Anna West, great-great-great grandmother
BIRTH 13 Mar 1799
DEATH 13 Jan 1898 (aged 98)
BURIAL
Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Abram West, great-great-great grandfather
BIRTH 1787
DEATH 1864 (aged 76–77)
BURIAL
Hesper Public Cemetery
Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
Sophia DeFreece Campbell, great-great-great-grandmother
BIRTH 7 Apr 1826
DEATH 28 Apr 1909 (aged 83)
BURIAL
Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Sec 2 Row 17
Aaron Campbell, great-great-great-grandfather
BIRTH 25 Dec 1820
DEATH 5 Jul 1897 (aged 76)
BURIAL
Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Sec 2 Row 17
Emily Jane Morgan McCaffree, great-great-great-grandmother
BIRTH 1 Apr 1830
Kentucky, USA
DEATH 14 Dec 1885 (aged 55)
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
PLOT Sec 4 Row 14
Simeon McCaffree, great-great-great-grandfather
BIRTH 13 Sep 1822
Kentucky, USA
DEATH 10 Jul 1890 (aged 67)
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
BURIAL
Sidney Cemetery
Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
Mary Gardner Arnold, great-great-great grandmother
BIRTH 30 Mar 1817
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH 9 Feb 1905 (aged 87)
Holmes County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL
Arnold Cemetery
Mount Hope, Holmes County, Ohio, USA
John Arnold, great-great-great grandfather
BIRTH 1 Jun 1817
Holmes County, Ohio, USA
DEATH 4 Jan 1894 (aged 76)
Mount Hope, Holmes County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL
Arnold Cemetery
Mount Hope, Holmes County, Ohio, USA
Susannah Sheneman Row, great-great-great grandmother
BIRTH 22 Sep 1812
Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
DEATH 4 Feb 1884 (aged 71)
BURIAL
Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery
New Bedford, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
Andrew Row, great-great-great grandfather
BIRTH 1815
Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH 25 Mar 1863 (aged 47–48)
Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
BURIAL
Zion United Church of Christ Cemetery
New Bedford, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
Originally published by DK on June 27, 2021 at 12:48 pm
Just beat the rain on the rooftop in White Bear Lake
Originally published by DK on June 26, 2021 at 3:49 pmThe Bulldoge in her native habitat
Originally published by DK on June 25, 2021 at 11:35 pmThanks for the orchids I can’t kill
Originally published by DK on June 21, 2021 at 9:16 pm