Tag Archives: Minnesota

Traveling With a Determined Cat

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Brian H. Gill

My folks tell me that Boots was the liveliest of his litter. But Boots was a cat, so he was often anything but lively. Regal, yes; spritely, no. His capacity for liveliness may explain why my father made a strong … Continue reading →

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Blizzard Warning and Sunday Routines

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Brian H. Gill

A blizzard warning, Sunday routines, and being Catholic: practicing our faith and common sense, here in central Minnesota. Continue reading →

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Rhubarb and Clematis, or Maybe Honeysuckle

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Brian H. Gill

There wasn’t anything special about the back yard at 818. But 818 is the place where I spent the bulk of my childhood, so it’s a place I often go on trips down memory lane. Let’s see, where to start. … Continue reading →

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Sewer Repair, and Applying Ethical Principles

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Brian H. Gill

Last week I talked about incidents, politics, and the news in my home state, Minnesota. This week I’m talking about a comparatively pleasant matter: sewer repair. Before anything else, though: good news, at least for us. Our household’s sewer connection … Continue reading →

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Politics, Poppycock, and a Mess in Minnesota

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Brian H. Gill

Minnesota and Minneapolis have been national news for more than a month now. This is my home state. I’m not happy about what’s in the news, and concerned about what’s dropped out of the news. Ignoring the mess isn’t an … Continue reading →

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