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Minneapolis person. Librarian, musician, lurker extraordinaire. She/her.
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· Aug 16
Meanwhile in my backyard, here in the burned-out city of Minneapolis in the failed state of Minnesota.
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The point is that as a society, somewhat intentionally because the people who built the post-World War II public university system created this infrastructure on purpose, we house countless vital functions in our modern public universities.
October 1, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The point is that as a society, somewhat intentionally because the people who built the post-World War II public university system created this infrastructure on purpose, we house countless vital functions in our modern public universities.
Also two of my musical groups did the right thing this week in abandoning an anti-trans performance venue with alacrity and without argument, even though it caused substantial difficulties and a lot of extra work for volunteer board members. Grateful to have landed with fab people (and musicians).
September 20, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Also two of my musical groups did the right thing this week in abandoning an anti-trans performance venue with alacrity and without argument, even though it caused substantial difficulties and a lot of extra work for volunteer board members. Grateful to have landed with fab people (and musicians).
I recently read (at long last) H is for Hawk. Loved it. As keen and accurate a depiction of grief for a parent as I’ve found. Watched the film last night, and while it doesn’t quite have the emotional heft of the book, it was still excellent — especially the hawks. I had a couple of good cries.
September 20, 2026 at 2:22 AM
I recently read (at long last) H is for Hawk. Loved it. As keen and accurate a depiction of grief for a parent as I’ve found. Watched the film last night, and while it doesn’t quite have the emotional heft of the book, it was still excellent — especially the hawks. I had a couple of good cries.
When you are trying to wake up but it just isn’t happening.
September 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
When you are trying to wake up but it just isn’t happening.
It is finally, actually, RAINING in the 55407. Ahhhh.
September 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
It is finally, actually, RAINING in the 55407. Ahhhh.
Hummingbird visited my backyard today and enjoyed the snapdragons long enough for me to get a blurry photo.
September 8, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Hummingbird visited my backyard today and enjoyed the snapdragons long enough for me to get a blurry photo.
Hey, I’m Stacie, a librarian and classical musician in Minneapolis. Married, one delightful husband, two wonderful dogs, and one elderly cat.
A favorite moment is the catch in Joe Talbot’s voice in the first repetition of ”damage, damage, damage“ in IDLES’ The Beachland Ballroom.
A favorite moment is the catch in Joe Talbot’s voice in the first repetition of ”damage, damage, damage“ in IDLES’ The Beachland Ballroom.
Hi, I'm John Moe, a writer and podcast maker in Saint Paul. I am married with three mostly grown kids and two nice dogs.
I like in "Misunderstood" when Tweedy throws in extra syllables on "Take the guitar player for a ride".
Would you like to introduce yourself with a small song moment you like?
I like in "Misunderstood" when Tweedy throws in extra syllables on "Take the guitar player for a ride".
Would you like to introduce yourself with a small song moment you like?
September 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Hey, I’m Stacie, a librarian and classical musician in Minneapolis. Married, one delightful husband, two wonderful dogs, and one elderly cat.
A favorite moment is the catch in Joe Talbot’s voice in the first repetition of ”damage, damage, damage“ in IDLES’ The Beachland Ballroom.
A favorite moment is the catch in Joe Talbot’s voice in the first repetition of ”damage, damage, damage“ in IDLES’ The Beachland Ballroom.
Meanwhile in S Mpls: thunder. Ominous clouds. Trembling dogs. And not one drop of rain.
September 3, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Meanwhile in S Mpls: thunder. Ominous clouds. Trembling dogs. And not one drop of rain.
YES. WE DO THIS ON PURPOSE. FOR DECADES. BECAUSE WE REMEMBER WHEN TEEN PREGNANCY WAS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE GREAT SOCIAL PROBLEMS.
Fox News complains that underage teenage girls aren’t getting pregnant enough:
“The problem is teens and young adults. From ages 15-19, the fertility rate is down 70% in the last 2 decades, which means we are telling people who are young not to have babies.”
“The problem is teens and young adults. From ages 15-19, the fertility rate is down 70% in the last 2 decades, which means we are telling people who are young not to have babies.”
September 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
YES. WE DO THIS ON PURPOSE. FOR DECADES. BECAUSE WE REMEMBER WHEN TEEN PREGNANCY WAS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE GREAT SOCIAL PROBLEMS.
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finally some good news on my phone
September 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM
finally some good news on my phone
My childhood DQ! It was just down the street from the municipal swimming pool. We'd walk there for a cone after an afternoon spent swimming. I think the pool is long since closed/demoed. The DQ was still there as of a few years ago, but the old-school sign has been gone for ages.
dairy queen ice cream sign, rt. 6,34, holdrege, nebraska, 1982
August 31, 2026 at 8:06 PM
My childhood DQ! It was just down the street from the municipal swimming pool. We'd walk there for a cone after an afternoon spent swimming. I think the pool is long since closed/demoed. The DQ was still there as of a few years ago, but the old-school sign has been gone for ages.
Went to the Mill City Museum today for the first time in many years. Very enjoyable. And it was an absolutely glorious day for photos from the observation deck.
August 24, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Went to the Mill City Museum today for the first time in many years. Very enjoyable. And it was an absolutely glorious day for photos from the observation deck.
I see these posts about my beloved Minneapolis often, but I also see similar posts about other cities, which are delightfully weird and welcoming in so many ways. Why we don’t all embrace the weird, friendly nature of our urban communities, I will never understand.
minneapolis is incredible because you could be watching a bunch of hot punks bicycling around on custom freak bikes meanwhile down the road a man dressed as spiderman literally jumps off a building to punch jake lang in the face repeatedly on a giant cross
August 23, 2026 at 1:21 AM
I see these posts about my beloved Minneapolis often, but I also see similar posts about other cities, which are delightfully weird and welcoming in so many ways. Why we don’t all embrace the weird, friendly nature of our urban communities, I will never understand.
A friend dropped off six ears of freshly picked sweet corn just before we were about to put dinner on the grill. Ideal addition to our meal. Late summer perfection.
August 17, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A friend dropped off six ears of freshly picked sweet corn just before we were about to put dinner on the grill. Ideal addition to our meal. Late summer perfection.
Ugh. Why is it so…moist…outside?
August 16, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Ugh. Why is it so…moist…outside?
@cinatyte.bsky.social congrats on 20 years on air. Doesn’t seem like that long. Love your work.
August 15, 2026 at 1:24 AM
@cinatyte.bsky.social congrats on 20 years on air. Doesn’t seem like that long. Love your work.
W12 P3 also says FUCK ICE
August 12, 2026 at 4:13 AM
W12 P3 also says FUCK ICE
Voted. Minneapolis W12 P3, #485 at 4:35 PM. Smooth and hassle-free, as usual.
August 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Voted. Minneapolis W12 P3, #485 at 4:35 PM. Smooth and hassle-free, as usual.
Feels like it's been a while since we had a good awoooooo
August 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Feels like it's been a while since we had a good awoooooo
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you stupid mother fucker (markwayne not eugene) we tricked the entire world into sending their smartest hardest working people here and then tricked those same people into staying permanently instead of going back to their home country you are BLOWING UP OUR SPOT
I did not see this unhinged statement previously. These people really do not understand this country
July 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
you stupid mother fucker (markwayne not eugene) we tricked the entire world into sending their smartest hardest working people here and then tricked those same people into staying permanently instead of going back to their home country you are BLOWING UP OUR SPOT
Name a song with "girl" in the title but replace girl with squirrel:
Last Squirrels at the Party
Last Squirrels at the Party
Name a song with "girl" in the title but replace girl with squirrel:
Cornflake Squirrel
Cornflake Squirrel
Name a song with "girl" in the title but replace girl with squirrel:
Squirrel, The Beatles
Squirrel, The Beatles
May 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Name a song with "girl" in the title but replace girl with squirrel:
Last Squirrels at the Party
Last Squirrels at the Party
$3.35 at a Hardees in, um, 1988.
Hey how make much did you make an hr on your first job and what was the job?
I made $5.25 at Hollister in 2008
I made $5.25 at Hollister in 2008
April 27, 2026 at 3:55 AM
$3.35 at a Hardees in, um, 1988.
Remember Melissa and Mark Hortman. And Gilbert
April 26, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Remember Melissa and Mark Hortman. And Gilbert
Ahh, brings back so many memories of engaging in forbidden teenage activities in view of this cheesy T-Rex.
tyrannosaurus, dinosaur park, rapid city, south dakota, 1987
April 14, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Ahh, brings back so many memories of engaging in forbidden teenage activities in view of this cheesy T-Rex.