: If you are an NFL Draft fan, this time of year is very exciting. I like to keep track of the players …
: The training begins... Again I completed my first training hike of the season last weekend. I’ll be hiking 26 miles in one …
: My new (to me) desk sure looks spiffy. It’s been in my father-in-law’s office for decades and there …
: I finally watched the full second season of Foundation on Apple TV+ - I had been underwhelmed by …
: We took a road trip to go see Book of Mormon at the Paramount Theater in Cedar Rapids Iowa. …
: Found this box while cleaning out Amy’s parents house - They’ve been using it to store cleaning …
: Back side of the yew - Where the house eaves rain down and the freeze, and where thw sunlight …
: Nothing like awaking to an awful smell coming from our basement laundry room, and eventually coming …
: It’s been a crazy week for Steelers fans. Bringing in not 1 but 2 high profile QB’s? Trading away …
: I had an interesting conversation with my 16-year-old kid about the potential banning of TikTok. She …
: Our house got egged last night - ick… Any recommendations for how to get egg stains off of stucco …
: Going through my in-laws old tech gear now that they’ve moved into an assisted living facility. I’ve …
: The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Donald Trump’s claims of immunity, despite the fact that …
: I am really struggling to understand how pro-choice absolutists can turn around and say they support …
: No matter how low my expectations are for dealing with Comcast Xfinity customer support, they never …
: COVID has once again made its appearance in our house. No fun. On the plus side, we’ve gotten really …
: Kid #2 passed her driving test today, so the wife and I are officially out of the chauffeuring …
: I wonder if all of these dudes who complain about seeing Taylor Swift at NFL games are equally …
: Love the way the frost looks on the white pines at our cabin near Brainerd, MN
: Very proud of my wife, who now officially runs a nonprofit organization called MYBirdClub. She’s …
: The Netflix series “Queer Eye” is one of my guilty pleasures. I’m not a fan of some aspects, and it …
: I just went into an Xfinity store to return cable equipment for my elderly in-laws, who recently …
: I just watched the movie CODA on Apple TV+, probably for the 5th or 6th time. It never fails to make …
: Watching the Chiefs vs. Bills game right now, and I’m reminded how much I prefer games that …
: I’m glad to see Ron DeSantis end his campaign for the presidency. I’ve always seen …
: I’ve spent the last couple of years not making significant progress on a software application …
: It’s that time of time of the year where my interest in NFL football is over. Still a few weeks left …
: We didn’t get the result we wanted, but we got more than 110 to join the Steelers Fans of Minnesota …
: Glad we finally got a competitive game last night between Detroit and LA. It’s so much more …
: View through the ice crystals on my window
: So far the NFL can’t be happy with the product on the field for “Super Wildcard Weekend”. Two games …
: After postponing the Steelers/Bills game until Monday due to weather, there is talk of possible …
: NFL playoffs are here today. Time to get all my other chores done do I can sit and watch multiple …
: Struggling with a Vizio TV that has a missing remote. It can be controlled via iPhone app, but I …
: The look I get for interrupting Juju’s nap time
: What better way to watch a Steelers win than with my kiddo - and gnomes! 🏈
: Today we move my wife’s parents out of their home for more than 50 years, into assisted living. The …
: Happy new year to all. Wishing everyone peace and prosperity in 2024
: A little pre-New Year’s Eve fun with Steelers Fans of Minnesota at Patrick McGovern’s. Got the wife, …
: Juju is curled up and ready for a nap.
: View from the rooftop, made possible by our new third-floor deck. I love being surrounded by the …
: Someone needs to invent smoke/CO alarms that only make non-emergency chirps during daytime. If my …
: It’s not often that I root for the Jets - Growing up around a lot of Jets obnoxious fans in NJ …
: Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night
: Me and more than 50 of my friends from Steelers Fans of Minnesota invaded Tailgate Sports Cafe for …
: One of my daughter’s college friends had to swing by our house to pick something up. This friend has …
: A little masking can’t ruin date night: Dinner at Murray’s followed by a night at the theater.
: My wife’s 90-year-old father just tested positive for COVID. Let’s hope his updated boosters help …
: Interested to see what happens when Trump’s Colorado ballot access goes to the Supreme Court. My …
: 6 AM is way too early for a PT appointment. I will never understand “morning people”
: It’s really tough to be a Steelers fan right now.
: Out to dinner at Red Cow with whole fam now that E is back home from her first semester of college.
: Am I the only one who has to look up their own contact information on a regular basis? Online forms …
: I woke up this morning with unexplained knee pain that wasn’t there when I went to bed. I’ve heard …
: Getting ready to sign up for my 5th Ultimate Hike and I’m torn on which one. I could stick with my …
: Eagles vs. Cowboys on SNF? Not sure who I want to lose more.
: It’s hard to get up and be productive when this guy parks himself on your lap.
: Not a fun way to start off the new year
: We had 2 pileated woodpeckers visit us at the cabin today
: At my happy place for a little post-Christmas winter getaway.
: The calm before the storm called Christmas Eve dinner
: Even 20+ years after I discovered them, I continue to be amazed by Steger mukluks. Hours out in snow …
: There is something immensely satisfying about working up a sweat while the temps are below 5 degrees …
: Sad news for NFL fans, and for Steeler fans in particular. Franco was known for making the most …
: Headed to a family Christmas gathering that had been going on for over 100 years annually until …
: My first thought this morning was “Oh my, how beautiful.” My next thought was “Oh my, how heavy this …
: Amy and I watched “Bullet Train” last night and it was delightful. Lots of grotesque comic book …
: I think the woman in front of me in line at the BK just ordered like 6 whoppers, each with different …
: Just finished watching The Peripheral - I liked it but think I need to rewatch to really understand …
: Our youngest Steeler fan at today’s Steeler Fans of Minnesota gathering in Saint Paul
: I used to love “Free to Be… You and Me” as a kid. Hard to believe it was released 50 years ago.
: As much as I dislike Ted Cruz as a senator, my heart goes out to him and his family as they care for …
: Glad that Warnock won in Georgia, but terrified that there were enough Walker supporters to make it …
: Went into the office today for what has become a monthly in-person team meeting. And while I value …
: Tree is up and lights are on. Decorations will have to wait until tonight or tomorrow.
: The traditional meet-up with Santa as we pick out our Christmas tree. It was delayed by a week due …
: With the Republican Party splintering on who to support as Speaker of the House, I would love to see …
: Just registered for my 4th consecutive CureSearch Ultimate Hike, raising money for pediatric cancer …
: The holiday yard decorations look so much nicer with a fresh blanket of snow.
: E is ready for a Steeler win tonight
: The US healthcare insurance system is a joke. Getting a COVID booster at a clinic associated with my …
: Day 8 and I appear to be finally free of influenza. As much as I enjoy laying around watching TV all …
: One benefit of being down with the flu is catching up on TV shows I had fallen behind on. Just …
: When my youngest child was 11, they had a pretty bad case of pneumonia. We gave them a stuffed …
: Grrr. My cold has lingered for weeks, slowly getting better. Now that we’ve got a holiday week upon …
: The face I see when I am sitting on the couch where JuJu wants to be, followed by his satisfaction …
: The wild turkeys are out, wandering the streets of South Minneapolis and showing no fear of the cars …
: I’ve seen more than a few Elon Musk apologists pointing out that Twitter seems to be working just …
: Best place on a day when it’s 17 F outside? How about a dog bed right by the radiator?
: JuJu has no interest in a dog walk when it’s below freezing outside. Curling up in the sun is much …
: Last week: One child and one dog diagnosed with ear infections. This week: Other child diagnosed …
: A lot of people in shitty jobs are now thinking “It could be worse… I could work for Elon Musk”
: Sad that my daughter’s college search process now needs to assess whether each college is in a state …
: Spotify announced that they will post content warning labels for any podcast episode discussing …
: I’ve accepted a new job working at Gillette Children’s Specialty Hospital. So happy to be going …
: Lonely pontoon, after it’s dock was put away for the winter
: Chilly mornings are perfect for warm blankets and puppy cuddles
: JuJu says “It’s time to play”
: Just went through my first job interviews in about 10 years. I used to be so much better at …
: Minnesota friends: Interested in taking a long walk for a good cause? Consider joining the 11th …
: Our newest family member: An 8-week-old French Bulldog. Name has not yet been settled.
: Republicans Will Get What They Deserve At some point in the future — perhaps as soon as next …
: Thank you, NFL Players People who booed last night during a moment of silent unity, and the people nationwide who support …
: I completed my first Ultimate Hike event for CureSearch this weekend. It was such a fabulous …
: T takes in the Cascade River trail, near Lake Superior in MN
: Gooseberry Falls - Always a family favorite when we’re up on the North Shore
: Heading up to the North Shore of Lake Superior tomorrow. It’s a magical place.
: In 5 days I will be departing at 4:15 AM on a 25.5 mile hike along Minnesota’s Superior Hiking …
: Kellyanne Conway - coiner of the “alternative facts” white house defense - is leaving the …
: Sad to learn that the cute little chipmunk that had fallen into our clothes dryer vent got stranded …
: This girl got her driving permit today: It was a little nerve-wracking being in the car with her, …
: Hiked 18 miles (29 km) yesterday, working my way up to 25.5 miles (41 km) at the CureSearch Ultimate …
: Struggling a bit here on mb to find the kinds of posts/discussion I am really looking for in social …
: Glad that Biden picked Kamala Harris. As much as I would love to see a more progressive choice, I do …
: If Ilhan Omar loses the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s 5th tomorrow, be prepared for months or …
: My penultimate long-distance training hike in preparation for the “Ultimate Hike” weekend later this …
: If Trump wants to ban TikTok in the US unless it can be sold to an American company, does that it …
: I have to say that I am getting a little tired of the critiques of Ilhan Omar here in Minnesota’s …
: Voted by mail for the first time today. I don’t typically vote in primaries, but this year has been …
: 🏈 If the NFL does have games this year then there is going to be a huge increase in demand for live …
: Back to Micro.blog after more than a year away. Hopefully I’m back to stay this time…
: I only got up for a few minutes, but it was plenty of time for this little devil to steal my spot on …
: We’re all excited for this show!
: Taking in a show at The Orpheum in Minneapolis. This was great family fun for any Twin Cities folks …
: Just happened to throw on a Star Wars t-shirt today, without realizing it was May the 4th…
: Nothing like an unexpected $2000 bill for my wife’s allergy treatments to remind me of how screwed …
: This red-winged blackbird has been looking at his own reflection all day. I think I will name him …
: No matter how many times I “thumbs down” his songs, Pandora seems to never learn that I don’t like …
: Offspring #1 on her first day of braces.
: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the Musical
: Today I had a co-worker tell me “I think in PowerPoint”. I don’t think I’d be telling people if I …
: Record cold snap is hitting much of the US. I wonder how long it will take before Trump cites it as …
: Finally got to try out the battery-powered snowblower I got for Christmas. So nice to come in after …
: 25 people sitting in a room for 2 days of product planning meetings. At least 10 of those people …
: I’d be more sympathetic to critiques of Democrats in the government funding debate if Senate …
: Ugh… So sick of the Patriots making it to (at least) the AFC championship game every flippin’ …
: This girl is making over her room, and doing the IKEA furniture assembly herself. The Vittsjö …
: Looks like Bitsy has been snacking on puzzle pieces. Apparently the red ones are the tastiest.
: I’ve been watching Pine Gap on Netflix, and finding it a bit weird because I spent some time working …
: I grew up in an area of New Jersey where you could find a Dunkin Donuts at almost any corner. I was …
: As I try to reduce my use of Facebook, I am struck by how addicted I’ve become to the notifications …
: Our next-door neighbor passed away sometime in the past few days. He lived alone and wasn’t found …
: I’m thinking that 2019 is the year to kick my Facebook habit. Not sure how successful I will be, but …
: Beautiful autumn day on Lake Superior
: If you are more concerned about the (roughly) 5% of sexual assault accusations that turn out to be …
: I think it is time to seriously consider putting term limits and/or age limits on US Supreme Court …
: New rule: Americans who supported the Republican refusal to give Merrick Garland a hearing until …
: Just found out that our boiler needs to be replaced if we expect heat this winter. That is going to …
: Ready for that elusive first victory of the season: Go Steelers! 🏈
: The fly in my house tormenting me for the last couple of days is finally dead. Maybe now I can relax …
: The amount of rainfall in Minneapolis today has been impressive. Lots of localized flooding, so I’m …
: Can’t believe my Steelers only managed to tie the lowly Cleveland Browns. Not a good start to my NFL …
: Getting goofy at Fort Snelling State Park
: I’ve lived in Minnesota for 20+ years and somehow never made it to Fort Snelling State Park. Today …
: Foggy morning at the lake (near Brainerd, Minnesota)
: Unfortunately, this cute little bat might have bitten my daughter. Glad we caught him so he can be …
: Hamilton has arrived in Minneapolis. The big night has finally arrived! The smallest child is …
: Nothing like visiting a customer site for a software installation because they insist you be there …
: Very proud of my wife Amy: One of her bird watching programs for kids just got covered in Birder’s …
: With all the high-tech gadgetry my kids are accustomed to, it was entertaining to watch Ellery being …
: The giant bacon on a stick was quite tasty
: Ready to ride the spider, MN State Fair midway
: My fair favorite- Peterson’s pork chop on a stick.
: The mass of humanity know as the Minnesota State Fair
: I am delighted that former Trump associates are being held accountable for their illegal actions. …
: I’ve been playing around with GraphQL for an API design. It seems to have a lot of nice advantages …
: So with breaking news that Paul Manafort is guilty on 8 counts, and Michael Cohen is turning himself …
: Just discovered a major security flaw in our software, right as we’re trying to get a release out. …
: It’s just pre-season but I’m ready to watch some football. Go Steelers!
: Re-watched Avengers: Infinity War with the family last night. We had to pause every 15 minutes or so …
: After a short walk in the Minneapolis heat, Boomer chooses a resting spot where his face is right on …
: Tonight is the first Steelers pre-season game. In other words, this marks the beginning of a 20+ …
: Ready for our 17 hour drive to upstate NY. Wish us luck!
: For the last year I’ve been driving a car that starts without removing the key from my pocket. I …
: Watched “The Bleeding Edge” on Netflix last night. It was very critical of the medical device …
: Just watched “The Bleeding Edge” on Netflix. It’s a pretty harsh takedown of the medical device …
: Just completed my first escape room with my daughter and 4 of her friends. The 13-year-olds solved a …
: Getting whipped at Pinochle, sitting at the Mall of America while the birthday girl and her friends …
: When I was younger I always loved The Kinks song “Art Lover”. Just listened to it for the first tine …
: Yesterday my car’s dashboard messaging system told me that it needed to run the gas engine for a few …
: Just upgraded my daughter from an iPhone SE to an iPhone 8 for her 13th birthday. I may come to …
: This is how Boomer likes to spend his Saturday afternoons
: Freshly picked from the bush behind our garage
: Feeling very angry right now: One of our company’s VPs is circulating a “how dumb were you to use …
: The product I am currently working on uses Nginx as its web server and reverse proxy. I’m hearing …
: To any of you in the Twin Cities who appreciate good authentic Mexican food: My friend Lorenzo has …
: Last night I watched the extended cut version of “Stripes” on Amazon Prime. I can say with …
: I think Thea wants to be a lumberjack when she grows up
: Minnesota Chain Saw Massacre?
: Just before the first skyrockets launched
: Ready for fireworks on the fourth: Brainerd, MN
: Big storm overnight took down 2 trees, plus our power lines
: Best way to cool down? Boomer finds the lake.
: I’m ready for winter’s return
: Heading out of town for a week of vacation. A perfect time to achieve Inbox Zero at work.
: My recent despair over the future of the United States, paired with the strong urge to try living …
: Ready for the 2018 Pride Parade in Minneapolis
: My 2017 Chevy Volt - aka “Lord Volt-e-mort” - reached 10,000 miles today. I hope the next 10k will …
: Seeking Server-side Swift Advice I am considering a new hobby development project. It is likely to be primarily server-side code - an …
: I went to my daughter’s dance recital a couple of days ago. There were dozens of girls ranging …
: My 10-year-old daughter made me a mother board cake for father’s day. I’m a lucky dad.
: Just binge watched “The Staircase” : It really shows how flawed the US justice system can be …
: Installing OmniFocus 3 has inspired me to get all my “to do“ things in order again. I was well …
: Just walked the 2.5 mikes from my hotel to the office I’m visiting on Waterloo, Ontario. Such a …
: Am I the only one who can’t fly into YYZ without breaking into a little air guitar riff?
: Long lines at MSP airport security checkpoints this morning. Fun!
: And just like that, 5 months of beard growth is gone.
: My youngest never liked the beard, so she jumped at the chance to shave it off for me.
: A mustache-trimming mishap today means the end of my beard growing experiment.
: Just finished my second weekend of softball tournament parenting in 3 weeks. All told I’ve watched …
: Time for an adventure on the lake
: Forgot my AirPods at home today so I’m using my backup Apple ear buds. I’ve gotten the wire caught …
: I think all puppies are cute, but bullmastiff puppies are probably the cutest.
: Last night I used an iPhone app called SpotHero to find parking in St. Paul. It’s one of those apps …
: After watching Cantare at the Ordway tonight, I am reminded that America is at its best when it …
: At The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota for the VocalEssence ¡Cantare! …
: Freddy the Guinea Pig meets Sergeant Pepper the Foster Bunny
: This little fella was sitting in the pond by our office parking lot. Muskrats are so adorable.
: It’s been over 30 years since I graduated high school. In those 30 years I’ve sometimes regretted …
: So a remote co-worker who I only interact with occasionally is in the office this week. Before this …
: I was awakened 30 minutes before my alarm this morning by a ruckus somewhere in the house. Turns out …
: And so the annual process begins anew: School administrators send out reminders about dress codes …
: So Trump is complaining about the White House correspondents dinner being an embarrassment to the …
: Just watched the new Netflix documentary “Bobby Kennedy for President” and found it fascinating. …
: A lovely (but chilly) evening at Target Field. Go Twins!
: I’ve been catching up on my podcasts and just listened to Core Intuition Episode 321. @danielpunkass …
: I am thinking about finally publishing an occasional long-form post hosted on Micro.blog. I …
: The B.O.S.S. team is ready for the 2018 Destination Imagination Minnesota state tournament.
: Destination Imagination, Minnesota state tournament day
: NFL schedule is out: I guess it’s tine to start making plans to see my Steelers play somewhere.
: Why is it that policy disconnects between Trump and his administration members are routinely …
: I just came back from 2 weeks in Hawaii, hoping that I had missed the last of the Minneapolis snow. …
: Black-crowned night heron, Kealia Coastal Boardwalk, Maui
: Maui sunset, from our hotel balcony
: A fabulous day swimming with dolphins and snorkeling around a coral reef. Our last day on the Big …
: Normally I advise my children to avoid strange men in back alleys wielding machetes. But this guy in …
: For those of you who always wondered how many children can fit in the back of a Jeep Patriot: Four. …
: Enjoying a sunset stroll with good friends who are also vacationing in Hawaii.
: My diminutive 10-year-old got sick while hiking the Kīlauea Iki crater trail today. I am split …
: Overlooking the Kīlauea Iki trail at Volcanos National Park.
: Had a fabulous time touring the Kanaloa octopus farm today. These animals are so fascinating. If you …
: 2+ weeks of vacation starts now. I wish I had gotten more done at work before leaving, but won’t …
: Ellery, Avery, and Elly are all smiles as they prepare for their History Day competition …
: My daughter got a prescription from the doctor that turned out to cost $200. After asking about …
: Yesterday morning I woke up my daughter my having Alexa (loudly) play “Baba O’Riley” by The Who. …
: I bought a new Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid vehicle last May. Part of the justification for buying new …
: For those of you working on large-scale server software development projects that manage data …
: At this time next week I will be on a plane headed for Hawaii. I’m very excited, but holy crap do I …
: Just 1 last work week before my 2-week vacation: I have a sneaking suspicion that my co-workers will …
: Bitsy and Boomer sure do love to lounge in front of the fireplace
: Are there any other developers out there who are eager to do more iOS development, but who …
: Regional champions: Onwards to state
: Destination Imagination, 2018 Regional Competition
: Getting ready for a math coaching session with 4 10-year-old girls. Love seeing young girls get …
: Bitsy and her “You can’t have my toy” face
: Guess who is top dog in our house?
: I’m fed up with adults who criticize students that choose to march in support of gun policy changes. …
: I am constantly hearing from critics of too much “screen time” for children. I’m …
: Bold prediction: No matter what happens in today’s special election for Pennsylvania’s …
: As a new micro blogger (of any kind), I could use a primer covering the do’s and don’ts. I’d …
: I have no preference between daylight savings time and standard time. I just wish we would pick one …