- performance artist / poet / dancer -
With engaging verse and exquisite dance movements, Melissa Birch’s latest work, “War Queer Peace Solo”, explores feminism’s place in modern/post-modern/post-postmodern conversation.
Someday I’ll forgive her for moving to Europe.
It was August 2007 when the 35W bridge fell – cutting off a major transit artery through Minneapolis - killing 13 people – reminding the nation that infrastructure can’t be taken for granted. This new bridge was rebuilt in just a year.
This new bridge is overwhelming and gorgeous.
- old soul -
Spence has recently fallen in love with his beard. And while this passionate affair has prompted some controversy among his friends and family, Spence is unapologetic about his new scruffy, throwback style.
I think the suit suits him.
As we travel through life, there are moments that are oddly unique. I try to be mindful and notice these occasions of singularity – and then pause to appreciate them.
I also try to have a camera handy.
- author -
A talented wordsmith, Margot wields a sly wit, but it’s tempered with a healthy dose of “Minnesota nice”.
Usually.
It started years ago when Carol and I started coordinating our haircuts. Then Anitra joined us to have her dreadlocks washed. It’s grown to six appointments and takes up the better part of an afternoon. Heaps of laughter and vegan baked goods (Anitra’s hobby)… sometimes champaign. It’s more like a haircut party.
Catching up with best friends is the better part of an afternoon.
Among the first flowers, daffodils sometimes peek up through the snow.
I wasn’t feeling particularly patient…
- actor -
Tom is the only person I’ve ever met whose fake smile is just as engaging as his spontaneous/”real” one. It’s uncanny and impressive.
And a bit disarming.
They say the devil’s in the details.
But not always…
- proud parent -
Marne smiles alot. She has lots of variety in her arsenal. Coy… sly… genuine… giving… she combines them to great effect.
Georgie makes Marne smile.
Also known as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together”, the State Fair is among my very favorite times of the year. The Fair is an overwhelming, breathtaking, exhausting mishmash of the best and worst of life in the American Midwest. Every variety of food, most offered on sticks. Bright-eyed farm kids tending to prized animals. Butter sculptures of Princess Kay of the Milky Way and her royal court. I love it.
I love it all.
I’m sorry to break it to you, but my dog is the cutest thing in the world.