Category Archives: Politics

Edgar Allen Poe and the Snow Angle

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Les

Clean Water Action activist braving -10F windchill to spread the word about toxic chemicals in children’s products. Last night, as the winter darkness froze into place and an arctic wind chilled the air to -10F, I settled down in front … Continue reading →

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Of Politics, Possibilities, and Egos

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Les

I intended this post to be about the fund raising luncheon for Senator Al Franken that I attended on Sunday. There was to be a photo or two of the Senator speaking and a short summary of what was said. … Continue reading →

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Of Flags and Change and Becoming

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Les

I’m reading a book titled, the Book of Awakening, by Mark Nepo. It contains inspirational readings for each day of the year. Each one starts with a poem or quote followed by a short essay and then a series of … Continue reading →

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Keith Ellison

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Les

     Representative Keith Ellison with Constituents, 06/30/2012 Last Saturday was a beautiful summer day: sunny and hot. What made it even better was the Caribbean Barbecue hosted by Carlo Lachmansigh. Guest of honor at the BBQ was Keith Ellison, our … Continue reading →

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OccupyMN – More Faces in the Crowd

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Les

Here are a few more of the interesting people who I met or observed at the OccupyMN action on Friday, 10/07/2011. (Above Photo)  There is a place for whimsy in politics. When we stop finding the humor in ourselves and … Continue reading →

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OccupyMN – Guy Fawkes

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Les

 Guy Fawkes Masks How people express themselves at a political event can take many forms: signs, props, music, dance, and complete persona. I am particularly fond of the folks who use props to help get their message across. The Tea … Continue reading →

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