Musings on a basketball rolling downhill

akjuneau May 24, 2009 20 Comments

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I was driving down Lake Avenue yesterday morning when I noticed a kid, maybe 7 or 8 years old, who – in my opinion – had just intentionally chucked an old basketball down the hill from about Fifth Street.

For a brief moment, the ball and I were traveling side-by-side (the ball, unfortunately, going against traffic in the uphill lane). When I stopped at the four-way stop at Fourth Street, the ball, of course, kept on going. I glanced in my rear-view mirror and saw the kid jumping up and down – again, I think in joy at watching the thing sail downhill, and not in protest of an unfortunate lesson in physics and topography.

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Go Sit on a Wall photo contest winner

Paul Lundgren May 22, 2009 4 Comments

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Congratulations to Beverly Godfrey, who submitted this winning photo of her children in PDD’s “Go Sit on a Wall” contest. Thanks to all who participated.

Rubber Chicken Theater‘s production of “Humpty Dumpty” opens tonight.


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Jack Chick Plays Vol. II

annklefstad May 22, 2009 1 Comment

jack-chick Jack is back…

Jack Chick, that is. Colder by the Lake Comedy Theatre presents The Jack Chick Plays, Volume 2. It’s a hilarious, irreverent (yet thoughtful) look at the world of religious tracts, adapted for the stage.
Directed by Jean Sramek, and featuring the talents of Christa Schulz, Chris Nollet, Cheryl Skafte, Cathy Podeszwa, Gary Kruchowski, Tony Keane, and media artists Chris Julin and Rob Wittig, The Jack Chick Plays is something both saints and sinners will enjoy.

June 4-13

Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

Communion Wine Post-Church Matinee:
Sunday, June 7th at 2pm

Tickets: $10 at the door starting at 6pm (11am on Sunday) or on-line at www.duluthplayground.org


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Winners in Play Competition at the Play Ground

annklefstad May 22, 2009 No Comments

Lake Superior Writers Announce Winners in Play Competition

“The Voice of the Turtle” by Teresa Boyle Falsani

“The Voice of the Turtle” explores life’s losses, the unpredicted impact of important decisions, and the challenges of commitment over the long term.

“This Too Shall Pass” by Matt Wall

will also play

See these award winning plays on

Sunday, May 24

2pm at the Play Ground
Both plays will be performed in reader’s theater format
Free to the Public.

www.duluthplayground.org


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Pomp and (Impressive) Circumstance

JP Rennquist May 22, 2009 1 Comment

I spend a lot of time on what I affectionately call “the dark underbelly of Duluth.” That is, around people in really rough circumstances with tough, long odds against them. As soon as I post this, I am headed up to the Arrowhead Juvenile Center, to spend some time with young dads up there, for example. But one thing that circumstances can’t extinguish is hope. It will live on even against the greatest odds, I’ve seen it happen over and over again and I’m convinced that it’s true.

Life House for Youth "Opening Doors for Kids on the Streets."

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David Sedaris coming to Duluth

Jacob May 22, 2009 3 Comments

Sedaris to stop in Duluth for reading, book-signing | Duluth News Tribune

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Elusive U.S. Coast Guard Licensing classes…

JA May 21, 2009 2 Comments

Ok..  So I heard that there’s someone in the Twin Ports who teaches classes on the U.S. Coast Guard regs and rules that are needed to successfully pass the U.S. Coast Guard exam for ship captains..

Anyone know whom this elusive somebody might be and how to get a hold of him/her?

thanks

jason

[email protected]


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Gabe Green & Voices of Vision

gg2643 May 21, 2009 No Comments

Inviting anyone and everyone that would like to be a part of the next big move of worship and ministry here in the Twin Ports! Gabe Green & Voices of Vision has been ministering in the Twin Ports for the last 2 years and we are blessed to grow to over 30 singers with an awesome set of musicians. I would love to grow this ministry to new heights and I invite anyone that loves to sing, love GOD and love to have a good time to please contact me!!

Time: 6:00pm

Days: Every Thursday

Location: 301 W Saint Marie St
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 724-2266

GOD BLESS

218-260-3130

GABE


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For the Non-Twitter folks.

Starfire May 21, 2009 No Comments

I present to you creepy beauty heads in bed of pickup.


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Current Farmtown Grain Exchange Prices

rnarum May 21, 2009 12 Comments

* Data Updated to Include Cost of Plowing/Preparing Fields

Product Days Cost Net Gross Profit/Day
grapes 4 hours 40 56 16 $95.98
onion 3 190 338 148 $49.33
sunflower 3 135 277 142 $47.33
peas 2 110 202 92 $46.00
rice 2 100 190 90 $45.00
corn 3 150 285 135 $45.00
coffee 3 170 298 128 $42.67
wheat 2 100 180 80 $40.00
wheat 2 100 180 80 $40.00
potato 1 60 99 39 $39.00
watermelon 1 55 92 37 $37.00
strawberry 1 50 85 35 $35.00
tomato 2 70 140 70 $35.00
cabbage 1 85 107 22 $22.00

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Dylan Days opens in Hibbing on Thursday

minnesotabrown May 20, 2009 No Comments

The good people of Duluth are celebrating their Dylan connection tonight. Thursday through Sunday bring a variety of arts events to the site of Dylan’s formative years up the road in Hibbing. Read more at the Dylan Days website or at the rolling updates at my MinnesotaBrown.com blog. Yes, I’m an organizer of Dylan Days and yes this is shameless promotion. But we’re proud of our grassroots funtime (including music, literature and visual arts) and I wouldn’t be involved if it weren’t something special.

This year’s Dylan Days includes four authors (including, unfortunately, myself), the world premiere of the winning play from our one-act playwright contest, music from Scarlet Rivera (the violinist from “Hurricane” among other things), the singer/songwriter contest and much more.

Hibbing is 80 short miles from Duluth and if you crash in the backseat of your car this is a highly affordable experience. But rooms are available!


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Come Sail Away

brea May 20, 2009 No Comments

…from the ordinary this summer!

Vintage Veil Wrap and Bellydance Class

Learn the beautiful art of vintage orientale bellydance from Brea Morgiane, recently the featured instructor on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas!
Male and female students and all levels of experience accepted.

Tuesdays, begins first week of June
7 PM
$42 per month
Elite Dance Studio
(218) 723-1337


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It’s No Tall Ship or Buy Stock In Kiwi-Flavored Energy Drinks.

adam May 20, 2009 1 Comment

Jammie Thomas has a new lawyer for her June 15 Capital v. Thomas retrial in Duluth. His name is Kiwi Camara.

In this trial, “Capital” means RIAA (say it with me… collusion). Original docs here. P2PNet and Ars Technica had very good coverage in the past, and will probably have reporters in town again.


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T-Shirts

Mel May 20, 2009 2 Comments

Has anyone ever gotten t-shirts printed in Duluth who can give me some prices? (or own a screenprinting company? hint hint) I’m looking to get some made, and want to find out where I can get good prices, since zazzle.com works out to about $21+ per shirt

Probably ~20 T shirts
Not sure if it will be one sided or two sided yet (they’re team shirts, so maybe put a name on the back)
Colored (Green or Orange), unless white is a LOT cheaper.
Probably only around 2 colors for the design

Thanks ahead of time for any help!


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Celebrate with Ellie Schoenfeld

cvpress May 19, 2009 No Comments

The public is invited to celebrate the release of Ellie’s new book: “The Dark Honey: New & Used Poems,” published by Clover Valley Press.

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28

Where: UMD Library Rotunda (4th floor), 416 Library Drive, Duluth.

Free parking.

For information, call 218-525-4552 or visit www.clovervalleypress.com


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