Tag 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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Invisible People, Invisible Work

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Les

Kevin and Jay Collecting Yard Refuse A couple of days ago I was taking my trash out when the garbage truck pulled up. It’s getting towards the end of the lawn cleaning period, before winter settles in, and they were … 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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Intent

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Les

What does this picture say to you? What if I add the caption, “Police keep a close eye on Protesters.” Who is the guy walking behind the police officer? Reality Here’s the original, unedited photo. The police and a pedestrian … 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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