Everyone at the potluck liked yesterday's bean salad soooo here's a recipe! beantips.com/memorial-day...

Recent status: watching someone that works at Zoom take a past due security training about not taking meetings in public spaces while he was on a train going between Copenhagen and Stockholm. He completed his training then had a sales meeting about volume discounts.

Tuesday, May 26, 1936: I gave the porch a 2nd coat today & also hoed 2 rows of peas. Pa isn't feeling well. Retired at the usual time. #1936diary

Not sure if the Sighthounds feed searches alt text? #greyhound

She often goes in the lake on a hot day but usually in very shallow water. Today she walked out to her armpits and just plopped down!

Monday, May 25, 1936: I painted the back porch today. In the afternoon Mother & I went to see Aunt Bertha who is sick. Marg & Erwin came out. Retired at 9:10. #1936diary

It would be nice if, on a hot sunny day, the @peakdistrict.bsky.social, spent its time advising how swimming can be done safely without impacting wildlife, rather than acting like the most normal thing in the world is a dangerous act of criminality. #RightToSwim

Sunday, May 24, 1936: Went to church and in the aft Bob, Pa, & I went to the school picnic. After supper, Marv, Helen F., Hugo, and I went to the Paramount to see (Under 2 Flags) #1936diary

Curses to whoever is responsible for the MN State Park vehicle permit adhesive

Saturday, May 23, 1936: Dusted and sewed today. I also made ice cream and vacuumed cleaned the car. After supper I took my "bawth" and retired at 9:00 #1936diary

Friday, May 22, 1936: Dusted up stairs, washed some undies, and started making some Xmas presents. Went to choir practice but came home early because of rain. #1936diary

Please consider becoming a paid subscriber or sending me a one-time tip so I can continue this important work. I've been invited to speak at a major conference, but I would have to pay airfare, and right now I can't afford it. gillianbrockell.com/what-is-ice-...

Thursday, May 21, 1936: I finished the drapes. Ma & Bud went to town. Went to a "auditing" meeting. Grover chauffered me home at 12:30. #1936diary

We are suspicious of: Pesticide companies Food companies Pharma companies Tech companies (Often, with good reason!) Yet we give a free pass to: Supplement companies. Where is the suspicion, people? They're trying to get your money without regard for your health, too.

Balls.

Wednesday, May 20, 1936: I worked on the drapes today. In the aft. I made popcorn for the evening. Retired at nine as usual. #1936diary

If anything, I hope this eventually gets people to understand that "how will we pay for it" has always been, and will forever be, a dogwhistle. There's always money, just not for you.

Tuesday, May 19, 1936: Ironed today and I also mended the stockings. After supper I cut the lawn. It is cold enough to catch a cold these days. To bed at 8:30 #1936diary

This guy has unilaterally decided for a million people that the only way to fight crime is to put everyone under police surveillance even though, if he really wanted to, he could afford to pour that tens millions of dollars in housing, education, public programs and things that actually reduce crime

Foster #greyhound really wanted to 'help' the cats eat breakfast this morning

Monday, May 18, 1936: We washed today. It was awfully windy. We had to wash some clothes over. I made ice cream. Retired at 9:30. #1936diary

Flock’s “we don’t have any contracts with the federal government” excuse was always too easy to shred even without a straight up contract with the FBI.

Sunday, May 17, 1936: I didn't go to church today. Marg & Erwin and I went for a ride. We had a ride in Groth's new Plymouth. The school was packed for the play. Retired at 10:30 #1936diary

Saturday, May 16, 1936: We got our refrigerator today. Cleaned as usual. Bummed the rest of the day. It rained tonight. Retired after 9:00 #1936diary

Friday, May 15, 1936: Dusted and Mother and I cut the lawn. Pressed my clothes for the play. The play went over pretty good. Arrived home at 10:00 #1936diary

Time for another #bloomscroll my friends. Things are starting to perk up among my yard of natives. Here’s a look at the blooming Wild Geraniums and Columbine in my back yard:

Thursday, May 14, 1936: I finished my quilt today. We didn't have play practice. Mother sold her roosters tonight. Retired at 9:00 #1936diary

Put this next to the Reflecting Pool you cowards.

It’s a no brainer all right, in the sense that you don’t have one if you think this is good for the environment

Any MSP bird folks noticing Thrushes around currently? Thought I saw a brown thrasher foraging on the ground in my Saint Paul yard on Monday but it was smaller. Possibly a Wood Thrush? Today saw another but it was more gray www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_T...

Wednesday, May 13, 1936: Quilted and cleaned the downstairs. Frieda Moll & I went to the school to fix the stage. Stayed at Rev's for supper. Had play practice. Home at 11:00 #1936diary

Tuesday, May 12, 1936: Finished my dress and went to town with Pa. I got my shoes fixed and some gloves & a purse. Had play practice and went to bed at 11:00 #1936diary

Monday, May 11, 1936: We started my dress today. That's all I did all day was work on it. Went to play practice after supper. Retired at 11:00 #1936diary

Sunday, May 10, 1936: Went to church and went to town for dinner by Marg & Erwin. Went to Como park in the afternoon. Came home at 4:00. #1936diary

he turned it into a Porta potty

Saturday, May 9, 1936: Cleaned as usual and quilted. After supper I read a book till 9:00 and then retired. #1936diary

Friday, May 8, 1936: I dusted & cleaned the upstairs. Mother bought me some dress goods and shoes. The shoes are too small. Ma & Pa went to Ohmanns. Retired at 9:00 #1936diary

Thursday, May 7, 1936: Quilted a little today. I planted flowers and Mother & Dad cut potatoes. I went to bed about 9:00. #1936diary

Wednesday, May 6, 1936: I washed windows & Mother and I cleaned the upstairs. Went to play practice after supper. Retired at 9:30. #1936diary

Time for a road trip to see Canada's snake dens!

Tuesday, May 5, 1936: We ironed & cleaned house. Erwin brought Marguerite out for the day. We ordered a refrigerator tonight. Retired at 9:00 #1936diary

Against my better judgment, I camped at a state park very near the cities over the weekend. Among other bad behavior witnessed, I found this when visiting the single toilet in our campground loop just before departing yesterday.

Monday, May 4, 1936: We washed today. It was a lovely day. In the evening Helen F. and Paul G. got us for play practice. Retired at 10:30. #1936diary

Blue Zones are bullshit. They started as a tenable idea -- hey, look at these places where people live longer! But then it turned out it was mostly pension fraud and lousy records. But by then it had become a grift and was Too Lucrative to Fail.

Sunday, May 3, 1936: Marg & Irwin were here for dinner. Bob & Bud played ball at Lone Oak and won 12 to 8. In the evening I went to a show at So St Paul with Hugo, Harold Pieper & Ethel #1936diary

Saturday, May 2, 1936: Cleaned as usual. This evening I took a "bawth" and Helen took Marv & I to play practice. Returned home at 10:15 #1936diary

Friday, May 1, 1936: 1st day of May and what a day. It was very cold and rainy. Went to the Rosemount play, Marg, Erwin, Marv, Helen F, and I. Retired about 11:00 #1936diary

Memorandum for April 1936: It was a very cold month. We haven't had hardly a warm day. Walther Volkert died, Herb Brummond Jr, Arlene Ruth Englert, & Harold's 3rd baby born, & Louis Genz's #1936diary

Thursday, April 30, 1936: Ma & Bud & Bob went to town. I kept house & quilted. The chicks are fine. Ma & Pa & Bob went to the play in R.H.S. Retired about 9:00. #1936diary

Hanging out at the gym… These mourning cloak caterpillars were actually hanging from the bottom of wall-mounted shelves in the outdoor workout area at my local fitness center. #InverteFest 🐛