Dominguez

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We had time today to stop at my favorite mexican place in Minneapolis. Jason is a food blogger and plans on doing a write up. He whipped out his iPhone to take some photos and I offered to take some instead. Look at that deliciousness.

I'm still full, 5 hours later.

Moustache

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Why, yes, that is a switchblade moustache comb.

Christopher David

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Late night meeting with my bestie.

Game Night

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Alley

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We went out to the Inn. So close you don't even have to cross the street.

Florida

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Bob brought a little Florida back to Minnesota for me. I'll be making a key lime pie to celebrate the beginning of spring training.

Doom

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Largest snow storm in February ever and it didn't slow me down. Well, I had an evening of terrible driving on Sunday, but I recovered.

My nephew is 7 and is now playing hockey (I'm so proud). I went down to Mankato with some friends for the 3rd annual 'Buddyfest.' And I visited the spoon and cherry bridge which looks cool surrounded by fresh snow.

Friday and Saturday

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Live music at Bunkers. This is Dan. He plays the sax.


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I'm going to call this one "Impending Doom." After all this beautiful, spring-like weather, we're getting snow. And a foot of it. In a day.

Weapon

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Today was one of those days when I couldn't stop to get the best images of my day. I was driving to a story, shooting the story or driving home. I missed the fog. Damn. I missed the rifle range. Damn. I missed the low purple moon. Damn. I did get the entrance to Camp Ripley. On the other side of these gates, I had the opportunity to shoot an M-16.

My job is fantastic.

Warmth

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Did a lot today. Most notably, I ran OUTSIDE! That's right. Outside on Feb 16th with no coat, no hat, no mittens. Amazing.

Chain of Lakes

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I put on my rain boots and took myself for a walk around Lake Calhoun.

Valentine's Day

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Perhaps flowers are a bit cliche on Valentine's Day. Too bad.

Tracy gets bonus points for getting the flowers to me this morning. For this act of awesomeness she received a delicious breakfast of french toast. For lunch I met up with Jannie for 'chicken and a movie.' (Chicken is the new pizza... Don't know if you had heard.) When I got home, I made Matt a pan of tator tot hotdish and we reveled in our single-ness together. Any night is a good night if there is a tator tot hotdish involved.

Winch Fest

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Today (Sunday the 13th) I went to Winch Fest. I'm not even going to try to describe it here. Just watch the story.

Spring!

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Have I mentioned how much I love Minnesota?

It's been in the 30s for two days. I went outside without a coat, or hat, or mittens, or boots. It was amazing. This may be affecting my present opinion about the awesomeness of my home state.

I know we have lots of winter ahead, but the warm temps give me hope. Spring is coming. Someday.

Fish

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I love Minnesota.

Backlog

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It's been a busy week. And cold.

Monday

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Craft making, movie watching, beer drinking, photo taking kind of night.

Book Club

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Book club Sunday. 5 members didn't make it and of the 4 of us attending, only 2 had read the book. Needless to say, there was not much book discussion, but we still enjoyed ourselves. There was coffee and homemade coffee cake. An excellent way to spend morning.

Surprise

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A surprise near an office building in St. Paul. I was looking towards the skyline, but found this flock of birds instead. For you out-of-towners, I would like to note that these birds were eye level with me. Yes, the snow banks are that high.

Bouncing

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The Bouncing Team is one of the Winter Carnival's oldest traditions. Tonight was try-outs. Our anchor gave it a shot and she did a great job. I saved some stills from my video.

As a side note, the last time I was in the atrium of the Landmark Center was during the '08 elections. This is the spot where I heard McCain speak when he rolled through town.

Jude

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He's brand new - born at 5am on the 2nd. I got to see Jude today. This kid is adorable. And what a head of hair! Ann and Adam are going to make great parents.

Groundhog Day

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I don't know about the groundhog, but I have certainly seen my shadow today. It's easier to deal with the cold when we get a little sun. Maybe spring really is coming.

Snowy River

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The weather has turned again. After a week of temps in the 20s, it was 10 today. Then you add the wind. This is the time of year when the winter fatigue starts to set in. Only 2 more months. Damn.