Results, Poll #54, Spending.

So, it looks like I have at least one t.c reader that has a large trust fund - please come forward... just tell me... I need an expensive operation on my dorsimus muscle - will you help me with a check made out to "Cash"?

The results are as follows:
- 0 people (0%) chose 'yes, drastically' - well, aren't we the optometrists.
- 4 people (40%) chose 'some' - this might be better than selling all your psoessions and moving to Alaska. Might.
- 3 people (30%) chose 'a little' - This is less than some, so maybe you're not too worried about your job, or your monthly payments, or your spouses job, or your parent's retirement fund (who do you think's going to support them?).
- 2 people (20%) chose 'not really' - Golly, you don't give a sweet God damn, do you!?! Must be nice.
- 1 person (10%) chose 'no, i have a HUGE trustfund' - nice try, you're lying. And if you did have a trustfund, you'd be shitting your pants b/c it lost over half its value in the last 12 months. Shitting.

New poll up as soon as possible... keep an eye out for it!

My generation? Your generation?

Black History Month.

In case you were looking for a unique way to celebrate Black History Month.


C'mon, I wouldn't joke about this.

new pic, 1,000+ words.

Extra Loppet Pics.

Who doesn't like bowling?

And monsters depiciting the eating of children - how festive!?!

Isles Buns & Coffee.

Looking for a bit of an extension to being out of the apartment on a sunny weekend day, I decided to stop at Isles Buns & Coffee on my way home from the Loppet spectating.

And good thing I did! This place is a great little "hole in the wall" kind of place that makes finding new eateries fun. They have an extensive sweet buns menu, and even something for the kids named "puppy dog tails".


The cinnamon bun I had was very tasty, light, fresh from the oven... but what really puts them over the top, the frosting. Of course, each bun has some when you grab it out of the counterperson's hands, but here at Isles, you can add more frosting, on your own, with no one watching you or telling you to stop. In fact, it's on the self-serve counter!!!

Do be careful not to go overboard though... tummy ache.

Finally, I suspect when and if you journey to this store, you won't have to see and hear this spank playing his squeeze box at noon on a Sunday. Don't get me wrong, "Lady of Spain" is great, but staring at this guy's goofy mug while I'm eating is not.

House on Minnehaha River Parkway.

They have this thing here in MSP about keeping their houses lit well into the new year. I've taken quite a few pics of stunning, usually large, houses in tony neighborhoods... all of which were taken after Jan 1st.

The one above is a prime example. This is on the Minnehaha River Parkway, which is riverfront property that runs through much of Minneapolis. The river isn't too big or swift, but the views near and above it are great. The entire parkway has paths all along it for walking, running, cycling, sking, etc. This was taken on a night with about 8 inches of snow and I just thought it looked great. Of course, it's more impactful in person, but you can see how much some of the properties rise up above the waterfront.