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New grill + Greg’s Meats = true love

Pic posted June 14, 2023

So, so happy to have a grill again. Thanks, Greg!


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The back patio is complete βœ…

Pic posted June 8, 2023

This might be my favorite part of the house now (at least until the snow flies again)


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Almost 20 years of Minneapolis IKEA

Pic posted June 4, 2023

Breakfast (and shopping) with the MK


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Late lunch @ Cecil’s Deli πŸ₯ͺ

Pic posted May 29, 2023

Movie at the Riverview (“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.”), followed by some time in Highland


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Challenge accepted, Stouffer’s

Pic posted May 16, 2023

It takes a lot to back up a word like “ULTIMATE”

Update: definitely a different flavor than original Stouffer’s (and good in a different way), but not sure I’d call it ultimate…


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Some brands just live on and on

Pic posted May 11, 2023

I was more of a Matchbox kid, but these were always good too


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Just a sec !

Pic posted April 21, 2023

First time I’ve been shut out of a First Ave on-sale in a long time – don’t think I’m getting any Hozier tickets today ☹️


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🫑 TIL all about bike valves

Posted April 10, 2023

Schrader valves are the old “traditional” style, while Presta valves are the newer, thinner ones. Thought I needed these $6 adapters, but turns out my fancy bike pump works with both, as long as you loosen the Presta valve core first. Looking forward to riding in the warm weather this week…


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Road trip down Highway 52

Pic posted April 7, 2023

Lunch at King’s Place in Miesville and Easter shopping at Greg’s Meats in Hampton


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eBay seller DisneyMommy3, FTW!

Pic posted April 3, 2023

Found a replacement for my broken keychain on eBay – thanks, Suzy in Oregon!


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Shopping centers are so weird now

Pic posted March 24, 2023

First, it was a visit to Rosedale; today Southdale


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Cheap presale tix to Peter Gabriel βœ…

Pic posted March 21, 2023

Front row of section 214 isn’t exactly close to the stage, but should be good sight lines and sound


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My latest T-shirt has arrived

Pic posted March 18, 2023

Celebrating 25 years of kottke.org


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Sun Harvest Citrus 🍊

Pic posted March 3, 2023

Highly recommend the orange-vanilla swirl @ Sun Harvest, Fort Myers, Florida


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Day 3: The Battle of Lee County ⚾️

Pic posted March 3, 2023

Yes, named after *that* Lee


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Girl Scout cookies have arrived

Pic posted February 26, 2023

And I’ve already polished off one entire box


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Pit stop @ Rosedale Mall

Pic posted February 24, 2023

Spent so much time here as a kid – just a strange vibe these days πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ


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The cheap brand was on sale

Pic posted February 13, 2023

And it was tasty too


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Seven old metro retail faves

Posted February 6, 2023

A Grammy tweet from Gregg Litman last night reminded me about an old favorite Twin Cities store of mine, so I thought it was time for another top 7:

  • Sony Sound Center (Roseville + several others)
  • Northern Lights Music on University
  • LaBelle’s Catalog Showroom, Roseville
  • Power’s Department Store, Highland Park
  • Let It Be Records, Nicollet Mall
  • Bober Drug, Grand Avenue
  • Shinders (13 locations?)

Gone, but not forgotten…


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Just like the old NFL ones

Pic posted January 19, 2023

But Tom Petty Wildflower pencils are waaaay cooler


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Famous Since 1932

Pic posted November 26, 2022

Candyland Saint Paul


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Link: 2023 MN State Fair Tix 🎟️ βœ…

Linked November 22, 2022


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Surprise market pop-up

Pic posted October 22, 2022

Guess I need to check the Lowertown calendar more often


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Shop local – Boondocks Vintage

Pic posted October 22, 2022

Boondocks Vintage Boutique, 7402 Lamar Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016


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Wave Rider 25s βœ…

Pic posted October 22, 2022

Foot doctor approved


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