April 2009
36 posts
The Red River from above →
NASA’s Earth Observatory has released an image of the swollen Red River taken on March 28th when the river was at its record crest of 40.82 feet. Head over to the Earth Observatory site…
March 2009
56 posts
Recent Media: 2009-03-31 →
Listening to: The Decemberists - Hazards of Love
Listening to: Longwave - Secrets are Sinister
Reading: Then we came to the end, by Joshua Ferris
Watching: Dollhouse
Viewing:
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-30 →
I’m at Longfellow Grill (2990 West River Parkway, at Lake Street, Twin Cities) . #
@s4xton no way :(, we drove by a few days ago and people were there. That really sucks. in reply to…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-29 →
I’m at Chicone’s liquor Mart. #
I’m at 5-8 Club Maplewood. #
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-28 →
Ooh, sponsored content now on @heavytable, this should be interesting. #
@swirlspice there is a house across the street from us for sale! Really nice neighbors :) in reply to swirlspice
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-27 →
Sweet, The Big Picture goes to the Red River - http://is.gd/pfWx #
South Minneapolis Housing & Home Improvement Fair tomorrow from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at South High School - …
Beer Sweaters →
Beer Sweaters. That is all. (via)
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-26 →
@alxmce we are thinking about you guys. You live fairly close to the Red River, right? in reply to alxmce #
I’m at Punch Neapolitan Pizza - Highland Park (704 Cleveland Ave S) . #
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-25 →
This new bike mpls messenger bag from Adam Turman is killer - http://is.gd/oTIL #
“students in Mpls public schools come from 80 diff countries?” #rybaksotc (via @ranty) #
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Daily Tweets: 2009-03-24 →
Feeling like crap, working from my bed, listening to Flak Radio, wishing someone would make me some tea, but I’m home alone. #
@quick13 only sick for a few days. feels like my typical…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-23 →
Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #minneapolis #media #blogger #
About the Red River Flooding →
By now, most of you have heard about the fears of floodingalong the Red River Valley in eastern North Dakota, western Minnesota, and parts of Canada. For those unfamiliar with the area and the…
Sports Illustrated Article on Edina Hockey →
Be True To Your School: Brackets? Minnesota’s high school hockey tournament is a purist’s dream.
The boys made a pledge, like many 13-year-olds do. No contract. No blood oath. Just a promise….
Buying Local Music →
I really want to buy more local music, I just wish it was easier. I haven’t bought a CD in probably three years, going all digital. The iTunes music store is a wonderful thing and we can find most…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-22 →
@chrisdeline I felt the same way after watching The Wire in reply to chrisdeline #
I think I’m going to stay on the couch and watch crappy tv all day. I live such an exciting life when…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-22 →
@chrisdeline I felt the same way after watching The Wire in reply to chrisdeline #
I think I’m going to stay on the couch and watch crappy tv all day. I live such an exciting life when…
Man v Food: Minneapolis Travel Channel Shoot →
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-21 →
@esmemurphy I like that store. How about a discount for Twitterers? ;) in reply to esmemurphy #
My niece is dancing to Fujiya and Miyagi. It’s very cute. #
Losing my beer cred by…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-20 →
@quick13 I could see Schroeder coming back even if he’s drafted in the top 5. And Woog wasn’t certain that Stoa will leave (I think he will) in reply to quick13 #
Having lunch at @…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-19 →
Slept like crap. Today is going to be a long day, looking forward to the Gopher games tonight. #
I have twatted. - Stephen Colbert on the Today Show #
@CaptainsChair too much darkness?…
JP and Vincent On Top Chef? →
I’ve always wondered why there haven’t been any local chefs on the show. It seems like a great opportunity to promote yourself, and to be a part of a great show, while it still is one. Well, it…
Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale →
The Living Green Expo is coming up and it’s your chance to get a good deal on a rain barrel or compost bin. I left my old compost bin at my old house, and have been meaning to get another one…
Surly Tasting at Stub and Herbs →
Stopped in at Stub and Herbs last night for one of the better Surly Tasting events I’ve been to. On top of the more normal selection of Furious and Bender, they also had taps with Mild, Cynic,…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-18 →
@ranty The IKEA cafe opens up at 9:30 so at least you can grab a cheap breakfast while you’re there in reply to ranty #
@CaptainsChair any chance I can buy a bottle from you after…
March Madness at the White House →
The President released his 2009 NCAA College Basketball Tournament bracket today, and it’s even handwritten. Very cool.
President Obama played it safe for the most part, picking Louisville (1…
Minneapolis Bands at SXSW →
Minneapolis F*cking Rocks posted an overview of all the Minneapolis bands playing at SXSW this year.
Doomtree, Haley Bonar, Dosh, Brother Ali, POS, The 757s, Solid Gold, Josiah Wordsworth, Toki…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-17 →
My wife’s organization is looking for a web developer for a quick redesign (and maybe more). If interested or know someone that is, DM me #
Stop the Re-Route: taking a stand on sacred land, is…
Final Frame: Mr. Switch Wants You to Turn Him On →
Mr Switch [via]
Franklin Street Bakery Economic Stimulus Plan →
The Franklin Street Bakery announced their Economic Stimulus Plan via their e-mail list. Franklin Street Bakery was voted “City Pages Best Bakery 2005, 2007 and 2008” and it’s one of our favorite…
Fun with AIG Bonuses →
Can’t resist, so here is some info on AIG bonuses: The top recipient received more than $6.4 million; The top seven bonus recipients received more than $4 million each; The top ten bonus…
Found Photo: Met Stadium →
taken some time in the mid-80s, after the Metrodome but before the MOA
flickr: dalezoom
The Adventures of Johnny Northside →
The Adventures of Johnny Northside is a blog based in North Minneapolis about a guy that is trying to change his neighborhood. And now it’s a movie!
What happens when the system…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-16 →
I just created a group for the NCAA basketball tournament on Yahoo Fantasy Sports if anyone is interested in joining - http://is.gd/nA3h #
That’s it, I’m going for a bike ride. Assuming I…
Final Frame: The Photoshop Toolbar Tie →
The Photoshop Toolbar Tie
Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride →
65 degrees on a Monday afternoon in March? It was sloppy in places, but still a great day for a bike ride. The River Rd was as busy as a nice summer weekend afternoon would be, and it felt good to…
Northern Outpost - The Absent Arch →
There are a lot of local bands that I haven’t seen yet, and I’m a little embarrassed to list them here, but I think Absent Arch is now second on the list for bands I need to see very soon (Cloud…
College Hockey Humor →
The power rankings from insidecollegehockey.com are always good, but this week’s were especially funny.
#13 Minnesota: Minnesota is like a girlfriend you had in college, and everything clicked…
Anthony Bourdain’s Guide to Food Television →
It’s fairly predictable, but still a funny list of his opinion on food television personalities.
MSN TV posted a slideshow/interview with Anthony Bourdain rounding up his takes on various food…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-15 →
I’m at Hot Plate - http://bkite.com/05xmA #
I’m at Seward Co-Op Grocery & Deli - http://bkite.com/05xOC #
Yesterday I said it was my 9 year blogging anniversary, but I was wrong,…
8 Years of Blogging →
A few months ago I finally got around to importing all of my old entries into a new Wordpress blog, just so I’d have all of my entries available online and backed up. Yesterday marked my 8 year…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-14 →
Off to the Bakers Wife to pick up some brunch treats for this morning. #
@DeRushaJ or with me here at Como. It is packed. in reply to DeRushaJ #
Holy crap, today is my 9 year…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-13 →
Why isn’t the new @foursquare app available for the iPod Touch? I wanna play too. :( #
@RandBall I’m going to go out on a limb and say Michigan State will win this game by 25 pts. in…
MN State HS Hockey Tournament →
The Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament is this week and there has already been the upset of the year. Tournament favorite Edina was beat by Moorhead Thursday night by a score of 5-2….
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-12 →
My 21 yr old sister in law and her boyfriend are visiting from KC. Not quite sure how to entertain them. #
@RandBall Gophers by 15 (close till the end). Northwestern is good, but I think…
Town Hall Brewery in St. Paul? →
The beer scene in the Twin Cities just keeps getting better, with the news that the Town Hall Brewery is eyeing St. Paul for a new location. I would love to see more competition for Great…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-11 →
new post about yesterday’s twitter deal from @PunchPizza - http://is.gd/mT6d #
That Engadget on Jimmy Fallon video was really funny. Very nice to see geeks on late night tv - …
Be’wiched Deli →
Be’wiched Deli is quickly becoming my favorite sandwich place in town. Even though I love Cecil’s in Highland Park, and think their sandwiches are really good, the quality at Be’wiched just…
Punch Pizza To Go and Twitter →
Punch Pizza has been offering deals through their Twitter account for the past few “snowstorms”. Back on Feb 26, they offered a free Margherita (or 5.95 off other pizza), and yesterday’s…
Daily Tweets: 2009-03-10 →
The Rock Obama on SNL this weekend was pretty good - http://is.gd/mp7j #
@saintpaul The Strip Club of course! Or lower level tickets to watch the HS Hockey Tourney and WCHA Final Five.
Turn your subway tickets in to X-Wing Fighters →
Hubert de Lartigue has released a step by step phototutorial on how to transform Parisian subway tickets in to X-Wing fighters. The tutorial can be applied to any cardboard ticket sized…