Code Yellow

Plastered with shipping tape to the streetlights, parking signs and semifores are public declarations of political, social and commercial content. 14th AVe N. Dinkytown.
I resist the temptation to earn 50.00 in 2 hours while being grilled by college interns as they scan my brain with temporal orders ala Clockwork Orange. Alas, I am over 30.



I could take a few days off to travel to Chicago with WAMM to protest Nato. The co-mingling of Chicago Cops, Occupy and pepper spray fills my head. At the base of a Street a sign says "Good Jobs". It is 7am near the U.

An old favorite re-posted for the fishermen.

A few people asked me if I was going to head over to Waconia to watch our Governor kick off the fishing opener. I could not, but I will post this for all the fishermen/women. I drew it quickly during a lunch break.

A stop at the Exelsior Streecar Museum

I was walking by the Streetcar Museum Saturday morning. As I stood back to take a few sunwashed photos of the popular tourist attraction the conductor shouted out to me "You don't have to stand outside, come on in and take some shots, you don't have to buy a ticket!" The conductor's name was Todd. His enthusiasm was as bright as the sunny day. As I took a few interior shots he told me about the Trolley controls, brakes...then broke away to greet a 5 year old boy who was just getting on board.

Call!

Connie Doepke, Republican, votes for the Stadium

"Both of Lake Minnetonka's state representatives voted in favor of a new Vikings stadium late Monday.

State Representative Connie Doepke (R-33B), who represents many of Lake Minnetonka's eastern communities, and Rep. Steve Smith (R-33A), who represents the western side of the lake, were among 73 lawmakers—33 of which were Republicans—who supported a bill that would build a new stadium on the site of the Metrodome."

This taken from "The Lake Minnetonka Patch" Web Site. Credits to Jay Corn

My wife and I sat underneath the green outdoor canopy at the Cottagewood General Store and chatted at length with Connie Doepke. She was running for the office of State Senator and wanted our support. She assured us she was conservative and would not support public funding for another sports stadium.

I just want to make it clear to everyone how she represented her candidacy to me and the voters.

Ripple, feather and honk.

Wayzata Bay with the moon waning

Agility World Team Tryouts in Hopkins

I listened to a judge talking about the agility competition. "These are the best dogs around, you won't find this quality at many dog shows". He was right of course, their performance were amazing. One mistake and you lose. He then went on to talk about the personality of the Shetland Sheep Dog versus the Border Collie. The Shelty is quirky and skittish and varies enough that one can go on for pages describing them,. Only two words needed to describe the other breed; "Border Collie".



Winner of the Small Dog Agility Competition "Cheer" and Owner is Jean Lavelley of Tennessee.





Pensively waiting their turn.

Early Friday mornng. Wayzata.

A Day After May Day

The Catholic Church is often chided for adopting the festivals of others for its own relgious purposes. May Day is similar in an odd way. Marxist Atheists have similarly taken the Euro-Celtic Spring Festival (May 1) for their own political/socialist celebration.
- But I celebrated May Day for my personal Celtic heritage. I mowed the lawn just before a Spring shower.