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Author Archives: Chris
There is no free parking in Minneapolis
They’re called the Twin Cities, but if they really are twins they are clearly fraternal. Saint Paul and Minneapolis share the same river, the same weather, and the same big University. One might also mention that they share the same … Continue reading
Does This Count Against My Fifteen Minutes?
Geeks like to gather together in large groups, sort of like schools of fish or herds of four-legged grass-eating cheetah snacks. Perhaps it’s a primordial instinct. Perhaps we feel safer that way. Perhaps that’s why we go to conferences.
In the news…paper.
Amalia’s name was in the role-call in this recent Pioneer Press listing of local National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. She was one of four homeschoolers listed.
NeopoliTAN
Neopolitan: Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate.
Posted in Bicycling, Humor, Tribulations
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Listen to the Republican Politicians
It is important to listen to Republican pundits and politicians when they start predicting disaster as the result of some piece of “liberal” legislation. Consider, for instance, the renewed chorus of dire consequences being sung out following the Supreme Court’s … Continue reading
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Tea Mugs
No secret: I like tea. I also like tea mugs. I think I own over 100 mugs, most of which hidden in the upper cupboards or in boxes in the basement. I have Doctor Who mugs, Babylon5 mugs, Samba Team … Continue reading
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175/65 R15
You cannot find a 175/65 R15 in Galesburg, Illinois.
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Freedom, Democracy, and Broadband Providers
We’ve known for years that the United States is working hard to fall way behind in international broadband access rankings. In my home state of Minnesota, we are witness to a live demonstration of the process that fuels our precipitous … Continue reading
I Hate Google … Play
I just wanted to upgrade an app on my Android ‘phone, but Google wouldn’t let me. When I tried, I ran into a roadblock backed by a phalanx of lawyers with their swords drawn. What should have been a simple … Continue reading