Terry Gydesen Photography

Christine’s flowers

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:06:30 +0000

Christine Rosholt’s sister came for a visit yesterday and brought me flowers from Christine’s memorial service. Thanks Lizzy, It touched my heart.

Minnesota history made as Susan Allen takes her seat.

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:10:41 +0000

Rep. Susan Allen took her seat today as the first Native American woman to serve as a Representative in the Minnesota House. Minnesota, the land of opportunity as least in the Democratic party. Congratulations Susan.

Meet the press day at the Capitol

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:04:28 +0000

House Majority leader Kurt Zellers, Governor Mark Dayton and Senate Majority leader Dave Senjem met with the press today along with House minority leaders Rep. Paul Thissen and Senator Tom Bakk.

Let’s see….a new Vikings stadium? A downtown casino? Maybe. Repealing the constitutional amendment on Gay marriage….not likely. Lining the pockets of the uber rich? With the Republicans controlling both houses I’d put all my money on that bet.

Senator Senjem said the Republican party will not be filing an ethics complaint against Senator Amy Koch for her inappropriate affair with a Senate staffer. She resigned her leadership post along with Micheal Brodkorb when the news broke. Amy Koch was a champion of protecting marriage from the Gay people when it’s protecting her from undoubtedly irresistible charm of of Mr. Brodkorb was in order. Maybe he’s Gay and the affair with Amy was an attempt to correct that? Is that the problem and the need for this amendment??????? If so, Brodkorb can swing by the Bachmann pray the gay away clinic. I hear they are back in town looking for something to do since their Presidential dreams have vanished.

Cynical, you betcha.

Winter cometh.

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:21:45 +0000

Christine Rosholt January 3, 1965-December 28, 2011

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:00:16 +0000

Day three of the news of my friend’s death does not bring any ease. Only more questions, immense sadness, and the wondering why. There is a huge hole in my broken heart that I will no longer hear your laughter, see your sparkling eyes, the sharing of our life stories and listening to the beautiful music that you sang from the deepest part of your soul.

I am ever so grateful that our paths crossed at Nye’s last February and that just days ago I told you how precious our friendship had become to me. I’m very sorry that my future is without you being a bright light in my life. Rest in peace my friend and I will never forget you. Startribune obit.

Video Skyping

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:31:11 +0000

My first time doing video skype with a dear friend that I’ve not talked to in ages. This really is the next best thing to being there. Super cool. Just a phone call will not suffice anymore!

Mohamud Noor almost. Still a winning campaign.

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:54:29 +0000

A man who immigrated to Minnesota 12 years ago from Somalia waged a good fight against the DFL machine for the Senate seat in district 59. He fell short by 336 votes, but he won many hearts along the way. Good job Mohamud. I look forward to seeing your leadership continue in other ways in our community.

SD 59 election today

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:34:01 +0000

After five short weeks of campaigning it all comes down to the vote today. The winner will the first new Senator representing District 59 in 30 years. It’s so encouraging that we have such great candidates to choose from. I seriously wish we had ranked choice voting for this race since I am still torn over three of the five candidates. Truth be told the district will be well served by whoever wins this race.

Gray Saturday.

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:52:04 +0000

After Black Friday a very very gray Saturday.

Seasons change

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:59:42 +0000