tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56150492011-07-30T10:15:09.323-07:00DemozinePolitical thoughts for the Kickin' DemocratMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comBlogger531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-88865405826281321752011-04-11T17:58:00.001-07:002011-04-11T18:06:13.763-07:00For my new friend at Big Top. Great wines, by the way.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-72603752486112585682010-06-25T08:24:00.000-07:002010-06-25T08:49:12.092-07:00June 23 - Around ChartresMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-55706672229706262612010-06-24T09:50:00.000-07:002010-06-24T10:52:23.492-07:00June 23 - Chartres CathedralMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-52435521007097444562010-06-23T13:55:00.001-07:002010-06-23T14:03:49.962-07:00June 22 -Montmartre, etc.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-33378719488078294692010-06-22T11:24:00.000-07:002010-06-22T11:44:32.642-07:00Portugal gets World Cup win over North Korea. Flash mob on the Champs Elysee!Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-20667332063843733702010-06-22T11:14:00.000-07:002010-06-22T11:22:37.579-07:00June 21 - More Tour Eiffel and Champ de Mars.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-33816814546716302482010-06-22T10:20:00.000-07:002010-06-22T10:42:25.235-07:00June 21 - Paris "EL", La Tour Eiffel, Cafe Picot, etc.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-80451336086957637232010-06-22T08:51:00.000-07:002010-06-22T09:26:25.235-07:00June 20, St. Denis-Strasbourg, rollerblade rally, St. Germaine Pres, street musician catching up on the World Cup, Ben on Father's Day.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-88431611311372142982010-06-21T11:16:00.000-07:002010-06-21T11:29:39.907-07:00June 20 - Bercy, Cinema Musee, and environsMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-22628669335277478102010-06-19T15:09:00.000-07:002010-06-19T15:22:53.138-07:00Rodin Museum, Saint Germaine, et cet.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-28203826419947701472010-06-19T14:54:00.000-07:002010-06-19T15:08:36.563-07:00Napoleon's Tomb, Les Invalides, et environsMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-28463119393940006102010-06-19T14:47:00.001-07:002010-06-19T14:51:30.807-07:00The neighborhood at night.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-6800939294029508252010-06-18T11:03:00.000-07:002010-06-18T11:17:05.156-07:00Around Ile de la Cite, Louvre, etc.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-71972696082963328402010-06-18T00:02:00.000-07:002010-06-18T00:10:16.669-07:00Plus de VersaillesMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-12591032449679770712010-06-17T23:36:00.001-07:002010-06-17T23:45:00.335-07:00Some opulent place east of town.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-34290928958232933042010-06-16T12:58:00.001-07:002010-06-16T13:11:00.137-07:00Monuments and Museums DayMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-64080154866964206462010-06-15T13:41:00.000-07:002010-06-15T13:57:31.813-07:00Having fun out of town.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-20055728164853481232009-03-17T20:38:00.000-07:002009-03-17T20:44:23.028-07:00Saint Patrick's Day Parade 2009Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-77732982755426754492009-01-07T20:03:00.000-08:002009-01-07T20:13:28.213-08:00Coleman Campaign Kick-offPrecinct Caucuses on February 3, 2009, 7 p.m.. Check www.stpauldfl.org for locations and other info. City Convention delegates and alternates will be selected that evening. Check out www.chriscoleman.org for more about the Mayor's reelection campaign.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-51930421877967125712008-09-16T19:53:00.001-07:002008-09-16T20:15:49.460-07:00Music for the Mayor - September 12, 2008The Mamas got the music started. Check them out at Songs for Hope and Unity - Cedar Cultural Center, September 20, 2008 - 7:30 pmMayor Coleman responded to those who complained about the unrest during the RNC. It's a bit like coals to Newcastle, since almost everyone in attendance was less than thrilled with even hosting the RNC. But that's life. The Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-49556603877533627072008-09-15T12:47:00.001-07:002008-09-15T12:53:33.593-07:00Murphy Party/Fundraiser - September 1, 2008Representative Murphy with her honored guest, Speaker of the House Margaret Kelliher.And yes, Speaker Kelliher is more qualified than a certain Governor of Alaska.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-64329156557472405702008-09-15T12:22:00.000-07:002008-09-15T12:25:07.818-07:00Free Speech, No BeatdownOf course, it was early in the day.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-21152570988265253532008-09-15T12:20:00.001-07:002008-09-15T12:22:46.970-07:00Summer's EndLake Bemidji State Park.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-22395178782155444412008-09-15T12:17:00.000-07:002008-09-15T12:20:10.224-07:00Duluth Harbor, August 5, 2008Didn't find any leprechaun, though.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-38623959915286926292008-09-15T12:14:00.000-07:002008-09-15T12:17:27.791-07:00As Seen at a Co-opHow's your commuting cost compare?Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-57315027678441086342008-09-14T21:04:00.000-07:002008-09-14T21:11:17.024-07:00Rondo Days Parade 2008St. Paul City Council member Melvin Carter enjoying the festivities.Congresswoman Betty McCollum knows why our agenda is important.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-50775156454250577282008-09-14T21:00:00.000-07:002008-09-14T21:03:46.687-07:00Obama Campaign Office Opening - Mpls-StPMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-91931003332953498452008-09-14T20:56:00.000-07:002008-09-14T21:00:20.934-07:00Pride Parade 2008SD64's own Rep. Erin Murphy with some Pride-ful friends.Support Vote Yes - it's DFL endorsed!Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-72558881640969437192008-09-14T20:53:00.000-07:002008-09-14T20:56:15.405-07:00Obama Campaign MN KickoffMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-32844218567406563992008-09-14T20:42:00.000-07:002008-09-14T20:53:20.203-07:00Obama Xcel RallyThese and more on Flickr at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/demoziner/sets/72157605443609875/Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-53877250329019910012008-09-14T20:33:00.000-07:002008-09-14T20:39:38.807-07:00Quietest Booth at Grand Old Day 2008So maybe we won't be volunteering.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-37454408618971647052008-05-01T20:30:00.000-07:002008-05-01T21:22:10.055-07:00CD 4 -DFL Convention Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-61489118369025581582007-06-05T19:01:00.000-07:002007-06-05T19:19:45.900-07:00Grand Old Day 2007Having some fun on the Avenue:Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-154664909656752662007-04-22T20:50:00.000-07:002007-04-22T20:53:56.679-07:00And so Pat Harris is endorsed.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-75625973212850466932007-03-08T19:27:00.000-08:002007-03-08T19:38:29.561-08:00A New Candidate for DFL EndorsementOn March 2, 3rd Ward City Council Member Pat Harris announced that he would be seeking the DFL endorsement.The news was warmly welcomed by those in attendance, including State Rep. Erin Murphy. Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1166123418136772532006-12-14T11:09:00.000-08:002006-12-14T11:10:18.230-08:00Which Historical Lunatic Are You?From the fecund loins of Rum and Monkey.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1165203883144359262006-12-03T19:44:00.000-08:002006-12-03T19:44:43.160-08:00You Drink Republican Kool-Aid 0% of the Time! Congratulations, you do not drink the Republican Kool-Aid. You haven't been brainwashed and are able to think for yourself rather than get your daily marching orders from the right-wing media. Mindless submission to our leader has no place in America. You, sir or ma'am, are a patriot.Do You Drink Republican Kool-Aid? Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1163053681278750752006-11-08T22:20:00.000-08:002006-11-08T22:28:01.290-08:00DFL Victory Party - November 7, 2006This is what winning looks like:And this is just the overflow area: And so close to a sweep:!Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1162785560743826642006-11-05T19:53:00.000-08:002006-11-05T19:59:20.753-08:00GOTV in SD 64AThat's 4th CD Representative Betty McCollum, SD 64 State Senator Richard Cohen, DFL endorsed candidate Erin Murphy (64A), and DFL-endorsed candidate for Bd. of Soil & Water Resources candidate Joe Carlisle. Vote on Tuesday.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1141104843232782392006-02-27T21:27:00.000-08:002006-02-27T21:34:03.233-08:00St. Paul DFL Straw PollNo actual fat cats were knocked down at the event (we're saving that for November).Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1141104058525761322006-02-27T21:15:00.000-08:002006-02-27T21:26:07.466-08:00Macalester College 64A Candidate Forum Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1130385917922022942005-10-26T22:54:00.000-07:002005-10-26T21:05:17.936-07:00Matt Entenza for Attorney General As announcements go, a campaign well-launched. Visit www.entenza.com for more about the candidate, the campaign, and to make a contribution. And this officially sounds the starting gun on the 64A House race. Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1130293476447794812005-10-25T21:19:00.000-07:002005-10-25T19:24:36.453-07:00Coming WednesdaySomebody has an announcement to make. Of additional interest to St. Paul DFLers in Wards 4 and some of Ward 3, there will be a House seat up for endorsement. This is likely to resemble the chariot race scene out of Ben Hur, based on the voter index in the A-side of SD64A. Might help the precinct caucus turnout, though.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1129003784323416022005-10-10T23:01:00.000-07:002005-10-10T21:09:44.330-07:00Coleman Rally - Kagin CommonsA substantial crowd gathered to hear from John Kerry:And cheer on Chris Coleman to victory in November:Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1128303093641113312005-10-02T20:29:00.000-07:002005-10-02T18:31:33.646-07:00Do any of these folks look angry to you?Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1128054043160138612005-09-29T23:19:00.000-07:002005-09-29T21:20:43.170-07:00The Wheels Come OffSo an event billed as a major announcement about the state of the Kelly Campaign in the Saint Paul mayoral race ends up being a rehash of Randy's talking points and begging voters to not hold endorsing Bush against him.Wow.I saw a bit of the hoo-ha on the 6 o'clock news and the scene reminded me of something:I'm a tailfin road locomotive from the days of cheap gasoline,And I'm Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1128016039290913862005-09-29T12:46:00.000-07:002005-09-29T10:47:19.296-07:00Mysterious Kelly AnnouncementThe Kelly campaign has issued a statement that a major announcement about the campaign will be announced at 3:15 today. All of St. Paul's politerati are abuzz about what it might mean.Options: 1) Go Negative (unlikely since the campaign itself is announcing and the CStPF smear campaign fell so flat);2) Go Positive - running on the record of achievement (which is Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1127881221309988602005-09-27T21:07:00.000-07:002005-09-27T21:20:21.316-07:00SerenityJust left the blogger screening in Roseville (Minneapolis/St. Paul suburb) where a boisterous and mostly well-mannered crowd was really wowed by Joss Whedon's Serenity. In the dialect of the protagonist, it was a far sight better than the series. In the words of my 14 year-old son, "this movie rocks." You'll like it better if you have a passing knowledge of Firefly, but the work stands onMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1127667015171881552005-09-25T09:47:00.000-07:002005-09-25T09:50:15.176-07:00Local Level Swift BoatingWith nothing positive to say about his record as Mayor, the independent attack groups on behalf of Kelly have begun in Saint Paul. The gist of the first mudballs are pretty weak. The Strib has the story on the first foray. Funny thing about their website, the "about" section has no link.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1127615668468462182005-09-24T19:25:00.000-07:002005-09-24T19:34:28.473-07:00With all the excitement over the new movie, I almost forgot to mention that the DFL-endorsed candidate for Mayor of Saint Paul won big. How big, you ask? The last incumbent mayor to do about as poorly as Randy Kelly (the DINO) was in the early 1970's. If you are excited about dumping one of the most prominent Dems to endorse Bush (after Zell Miller), show Chris some love at Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1127600961556596342005-09-24T15:11:00.000-07:002005-09-24T15:37:31.453-07:00Thanks to Josh Marshall of Talking Points Memo (and Joss Whedon of more great sci-fi movies than bear mention here) my son and I have the chance to screen Mr. Whedon's new movie Serenity. Based on the Firefly series (that was absolutely torpedoed by the broadcast network which carried it), it tells a ripping good yarn. But I'll let the synopsis give you the details:Joss Whedon, the Oscar® - and Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1122344389237610042005-07-25T19:16:00.000-07:002005-07-25T19:19:49.236-07:00The Chris Coleman Campaign forMayor in Saint Paul, MN knows athing or two about running.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615049.post-1122250965915497362005-07-24T17:18:00.000-07:002005-07-24T17:22:45.920-07:00Just treading waterMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17979441338574042826noreply@blogger.com