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Tag Archives: Minneapolis
Our Small World; Echos from Ukraine
The image above is from a recently posted video from a small village outside of Kyiv. Provided through Radio Free Europe, Liberty Radio, there are many more on YouTube and other media. In this video you see regular citizens who … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Democracy, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Tagged Democracy, Kyiv, medical training, Medtronic, Minneapolis, Pacemaker Twin Cities Marathon, Radio Free Europe, tourniquet, Voice of American, War
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Vote 2021
In four days we complete our 2021, off-year election. The murder of George Floyd and systemic racism in the police have put Minneapolis on the world stage. Now, the world is watching to see how we Minneapolitans use our democratic … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged City Council, Election Day, January 6, Mayor, Minneapolis, Police Reform, politics, Rent Control, Republicans, Voter Suppression
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George Floyd and His Legacy
Note It’s been difficult to write about the events that began with Mr. George Floyd’s murder. I haven’t been able to keep up with the rapid flow of the events and their significance. So much to witness and comprehend. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Color, Ethics and Morality, Justice, Politics, Public Health, Relationships
Tagged Democracy, George Floyd, Legacy, Minneapolis, minnesota, Murder, Peaceful Demonstration, Police Reform, R.I.P, Racism, Riot, Solidarity
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Silent Spring 2019
This morning, after coffee at my local café, I took a leisurely walk home, enjoying the cool spring day. I live in Minneapolis, a city known for its green spaces and urban wildlife. Our lakes and parkways provide green ribbons … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged bee, Biodiversity, bird, butterfly, environment, extinction, Minneapolis, minnesota, pollinator, Rachel Carso, Silent Spring
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Ice Safety: what to do if you go through
Minneapolis Fire Department firefighters present an ice safety demonstration to a group of parents and children at the Lyndale Farmstead Park ice rink. Pictured from left to right are FMO Dean Anderson (kneeling), Capt. Dennis Scott, and Firefighters Pete Hallstrom … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged 2014, demonstration, drown, drowning, firefighter, fireman, hypothermia, ice, ice conditions, ice safety, Lyndale Farmstead, MFD, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Fire Department, minnesota, rescue, safety, training
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Cancer and a Positive Spirit
My neighbor and friend, Pete, with his radiology team at the University of Minnesota. He’s giving a thumbs-up which reflects his positive spirit. Over the last few weeks I’ve been privileged to accompany my friend Pete, a couple of times, … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, cancer, immune system, Minneapolis, minnesota, optimism, photo, radiation, treatment, University of Minnesota
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