Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Greatest Free Show on Earth

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

It’s official – I can now check “catch beads at Mardi Gras” off of my life to-do list. And before you get any ideas, a true Mardi Gras goer needs only to smile in order to get beads. Smile, be … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Winter

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

One of my wildest winter memories since moving back to Minneapolis from Boston revolved around a Saturday afternoon with Lauren. Last December, we decided to venture to the Lagoon Theater in Uptown to see Black Swan in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Salamander Love

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

When a friend recently asked me to attend a “nerdy event” that involved salamanders, my ears perked up. Mention of that slimy little animal reminded of my childhood outdoor adventures: catching the poor creatures, making habitats for them in recycling … Continue reading →

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TV Timeout

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I recently read some of the most astounding statistics: On Super Bowl Sunday, over 50 million cases of beer are bought, 28 million pounds of potato chips are consumed, and 450 million chicken wings are cooked. It’s enough to make … Continue reading →

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