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Serviceberry blossoms and blue sky. 29 April 2026. Minneapolis, MN.

I miss the whimsy of the early days of web development. I left tech in large part because it’s become a joyless money grind.

Spent $65 on fruit that the toddler will likely consume within the next 48 hours. I might get to eat some of the berries when she's not looking.

I hope It Happens before that goddamn ballroom is built. And then I hope that building is converted to the seat of government for the state of the District of Columbia.

I like this rainy day. It’s the right amount of gloomy to contrast perfectly with the joy of a toddler carrying her bambella.

Occasional. Once or two c's? One or two s's? Who even knows! Though I missed 'rhinoceros' in a spelling bee, I have made peace with it since.

The neighborhood birds sure had a lot of gossip to share this morning. Who needs an alarm clock when you’ve got cacophonous birdsong?

I have some bikes to sell that various children have outgrown. What is the best way to get these to new homes? (Please don't say Facebook. I hate it there)

For anyone wondering where I stand on this… America doesn’t need a Presidential Ballroom for the safety of elites. America needs common sense gun control for the safety of our children.

I had dinner with Jacob Frey once. It was at an HRC event. He was running against Mayor Hodges at the time. I lived on the wrong side of the river in those days. Because I couldn't vote for him ...well, it was a very boring conversation. Frey is a putz. Not a mensch.

Short Attention Span Theater is a terrrible way to get news, and a worse way to govern.

A co-op that is just short term kitchen rentals so you can cook brunch or dinner with 2-20 friends.

Hello DFLers in Rural MN. I need you to know that DFLers in Minneapolis are not trying to push anything down your throats. We need you to get on board with anti-racist and anti-bigoted action - and that means starting with yourself.

shout out to @jaz.sh, who i've never met, but has helped support 'Minneapolis twitter' and our community through building out the feed that has connected a lot of people. thank you, bud.

In the past 3 days, I've gotten 4 phone calls from a realtor in the east Metro to solicit business. Said realtor probably bought a list of numbers, and my number is still connected to the house I bought with my ex - that he still lives in.

"Mom! Look! Look at the tree! It's a cardinal! See it? See!!" Littlest is well on her way to being a bird watcher.

New boulevard tree got planted late last week - we got a coffee tree! It should bloom annually.

C'mon thunderstorm. MATERIALIZE.

Plant a serviceberry for pollinators, get pollinators.

BIG NEWS: Eldest kid earned their GED today. They finally gathered up enough "fuck it, let's do this" energy to overcome anxiety and depression and decided to take the test to see where they stood. They PASSED. First try. Just getting it done like a total badass. I'm so goddamn proud.

Just realized that I have had my grown up phone number for longer than I had my childhood phone number, and that fact is how I learned that I am Officially Old TM.

Cardinal in my yard!

Sometimes at work, I get to watch Space Jam.

There’s absolutely a faction in the modern DFL that is 1950s Republican except abortion is healthcare and AFAB women can vote.

Ahhhhh… sometimes I miss this town.

The one from a wood fired pizza oven at a trattoria off a little plaza in Sorrento.

Littlest: "I want to go to the toy grocery store so I can buy some tools and fix things. Because they need to get fixed. Okay? Let's go now!"

Please pass along to folks you know who could benefit from rental assistance!

indoor playgrounds are germ pits. Outside playgrounds rule. (Also, public bathrooms and places to sit, and safe shelters for unhoused neighbors)

Vaccination isn’t a “personal choice.” As this family’s story shows- vaccination is a choice to care about the people around you, too. Vaccination is safe, effective, and life-saving.

Sometimes I optimistically click on the Minneapolis and St. Paul feed, just in case magic happened and it's working. Alas, not yet. Guess I'll do my homework instead of being a local busybody.

Pizza, for dinner. It was pretty good.

Sometimes it snows (a lot more than this) in April. #mnwx

Someday, Littlest will say potatoes, pajamas, and avocados and I’ll miss tapadoes, jamamas, and abodabos.

Internet. Wi-fi. DDoS. Federal Occupation.

April in Minnesota.... continuing its tradition of "sunburn or frostbite?" and making closets throughout the state a weird mix of winter coats and sandals.

Hey - if you are participating in the Mpls DFL convention today - thanks. I appreciate your organizing spirit and willingness to show up. (I am showing up for my homework as a future healthcare worker instead.)

Behold! a perfect avocado with the smollest of pits!

You know what? DFLers scared of Progressives are bad at history and should take some time to sit with their fear. Taxing the rich isn't bad. We can have nice things, but we need to be courageous enough to tell the wealthy that they have much, and so much is expected.

When volunteers do something as an act of love - don’t get dickish if that thing doesn’t work perfectly all the time. Offer a little grace and a moment of gratitude for that care.

Parenting pro-tip: If a three year old hands you a cold egg when you are playing together - be suspicious immediately This advice sponsored by the carton of eggs Littlest freed from the fridge when I wasn’t looking.

My exciting plans for Friday night involve going to sleep as early as possible. This was a long day.

When It Happens... I fully expect street parties with ACTUAL DANCING. Maybe start practicing so you remember joy and are super ready to bust a move.

Listen I’m tired of ToddGate. Just do the assigned reading, remember Davis Moturi, and wish Mr. Barnette good fortune in his next professional adventure.

Pleased to report that even an ear infection did not stop littlest from awoooo-ing with the siren. We are now aware of severe weather.

I'm trying to wrap my head around reappointing someone who allowed a $20M budget overrun when public safety is already the most heavily funded line item in the city budget? C'mon Jakey. My property taxes went up almost $1000 over last year because of shit like this. Do better.

Awooooooo!!!!!

I hate Stauber for pushing for mining near the Boundary Waters. Damn him to the hell where people who cheat at hockey and kiss fascist ass go.

Evening #bloomstrolling is back!