Even misanthropic political bloggers need vacations. So while the battle for the title of King and Queen of MN politics rages, I’ll be taking the Soul Plane to Europe for two weeks to enjoy Mediterranean breezes and purchase the bones of a saint and other religious artifacts. We’ll resume our regular cynical ramblings with antisocial … Read more
Calvin Booth (center) – StewMac/flickr.com In a deal that is almost certain to become official when the NBA trade moratorium is lifted tomorrow, the Wolves will take on center Calvin Booth and swingman Rodney Carney from the Philadelphia 76ers, plus receive a first-round pick that is likely the one the Sixers got from Utah in … Read more
ART Jeff Hettwer With the untimely passing of Jeff Hettwer, the world instantly became a little less beautiful. A vibrant and talented artist, Jeff was tragically killed in a car accident just over three weeks ago, and even as someone who knew him only slightly, I can say without hesitation that his bright shine will … Read more
Photos by Denis Jeong Nearly two months ago, we embarked on a quest unprecedented in the history of Minnesota politics. Our pursuit — nay — our calling from a higher being, was to seek out the most beautiful, spectacular, and otherwise hot people who labor at the Capitol — in obscurity or otherwise. The response … Read more
It’s been one week and we have already discovered who runs the circus–I mean house. Is it Louie, the English Bulldog? My husband has always loved English Bulldogs, so when our son turned 10 he convinced the whole family that we should have one for the son’s sake. We ended up with the "stud" of … Read more
SPECIAL EVENT 331 Club Blingo No, not Bingo, BLINGO! The always sassy 331 club puts their spin on your Grandma’s favorite sport with this weekly hipster-friendly bingo party. Come on down to one of my fave neighborhood bars (and not just because it’s within stumbling distance of my place) and prepare yourself for a rowdy … Read more
This is one of those rare mornings where The New York Times‘ homepage isn’t dominated by a picture of Obama or McCain. So I figured I might as well bring the election back into forefront…of this blog about books…oy. The real reason I’m posting this can be found after the poem. The following is lifted … Read more
How is your balance these days? I’m asking only because I’m about to take you out on a limb–and who knows how many of us have learned to walk on a tightrope unafraid, arms spread wide; how to fall without getting hurt; and how to lift off and take flight? (Impossible, you say? But there … Read more
A press release from the Broder Family: Tom Broder, owner and founder of Broders’ Cucina Italiana and Broders’ Pasta Bar, quietly succumbed to a life-long heart condition at his home on Saturday, July 5, 2008. He was fifty-nine. Tom is survived by his wife Molly, sons Thomas (wife Annie), Charlie and Danny. Tom, along with … Read more
FAMILY History HiJinx: The State on a Stick: Sesquicentennial Hat Did you know Minnesota is 150 years old this year? Well, it is, and the Minnesota History Center has been throwing her (yes, Minnesota is a girl) an epic year-long b-day bash to celebrate. If you’ve not checked out the MN150 exhibit yet, here’s a … Read more