Tax March 2017

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Tax march at the capitol in St. Paul to send a message to 45 to get him to release his tax returns.

Full Moon in Highland

The January full moon, also known as the Full Wolf Moon, as seen in Highland Park on Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Cathedral

Picture from today put out by the Minnesota Historical Society. The cross at the top just glows. Gorgeous early fall day today.

Frost

One of my favorite paintings at W.A. Frost in St. Paul. 

Obama in Saint Paul

President Obama was recently in St. Paul and made a stop at the Grande Ole Creamery on Grand Avenue. The ice cream there, in my opinion, is really heavenly. It was reported that Mr. Obama ordered a single scoop of Black Hills Gold in a waffle cone. I'm sure Michelle would have frowned on a double scoop. I've never tried, let alone heard, of that flavor. I might just have to put it on my list.

Photo taken by Ben Garvin for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Capital

Noel and I went to the History Museum today. This is what the sky looked like just after a downpour and just before another one. This is one of the wettest Junes I've ever experienced. I think we're on track to beat the record set back in the 1890s. 

Dixie's On Grand

Noel and I ate at Dixie's on Grand today. I had a shrimp po' boy and she had a pulled pork sandwich. Delicious. Up above the bar there's a toy train that runs. Constantly. 

Christmas Season 2013/2014 - Saint Paul Cathedral

The Saint Paul Cathedral on Christmas Eve 2013. Photo taken by a friend.

Beautiful Fall Day 2

Looking north on the Lake Street Bridge. The St. Paul side of the Mississippi is in the foreground and the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis is in the background. Photo taken Saturday 10-13-13.

Beautiful Fall Day 1

Dale and I took a walk on the Lake Street Bridge crossing the Mississippi. The fall colors are looking nice. Photo is looking east toward St. Paul.

Como Conservatory

August 1, 2013 was the first day same sex couples could legally get married in the state of Minnesota. This photo shows the Como Conservatory ready for the big event.

Stogies On Grand

Went over to Stogies On Grand today to pick up a cigar. This is one of the best cigar shops in the metro area in my opinion.

Governor Mark Dayton

Gov. Mark Dayton signs the marriage equity bill into law on the steps of the Minnesota state capitol.

A Good Day at the Capitol

Today the Minnesota House approved the gay marriage bill in a 75-59 vote! The Senate will vote next week and then it will go to the Governor's desk. 

Frost

At Frost for lunch again with Noel yesterday. I can't stay away from that place. Love the artwork too.

Summit Avenue on a Snowy Day

Photos taken by a friend after a recent snow of trees on Summit Avenue.

12-12-12

Recently at W.A. Frost with my friend Noel. It was all decked out for Christmas.

St. Catherine University

I spent a lot of time at the College of St. Catherine (now St. Catherine University) way back in the 1980s when I was an undergrad. I actually attended the College of St. Thomas (now the University of St. Thomas), but all my coursework in elementary education was at St. Kate's. This photograph was snapped from the top of the parking ramp at the Highland Park Lifetime Fitness in St. Paul. Just to the right of the center of the picture you can just make out the bell tower of the chapel on the St. Kate's campus. I sang in the St. Thomas/St. Catherine Choral and we'd perform our Christmas concerts in this beautiful chapel.  Photo taken 4-4-12.

Linus at the Xcel

This sculpture of Linus is found at the Xcel Energy Center. On February 20, 2010, Dale and I went to a Swarm game at the Xcel with our friends Alyn and Chris.  The Swarm is the local Lacrosse team.

The St. Paul Cathedral

Noel and I ate lunch at W.A. Frost today. I snapped this photo looking up Selby Avenue with the St. Paul Cathedral in the distance.