Let’s Play Johnball
At the hill’s base, in the field between the street and the baseball diamonds, I could see them hitting. No one knew quite what to make of it at first, plastic bats of all colors, shapes, sizes unsheathed and tested Read More …
Misc
I Heart Rodeos
I grew up outside the Twin Cities. I’ve ridden a horse fewer times than I can count on both hands and I don’t own a pair of chaps. But I love going to the rodeo, which probably puts me in Read More …
When the Kid Rolled Damn Near Perfect
Year at twelve and hour there too, I bore witness right here in Minneapolis to greatness in action at Elsie’s Bowling Bar. Sit down here now and let me tell you about it. It was damn near empty when we Read More …
Tweed Ride Minneapolis
[wooslider animation=”slide” pause_on_hover=”true” slider_type=”attachments” limit=”21″] A flat tire is not the most ideal way to start a bike-based pub crawl. It found me standing on the side of the road, waiting for a ride to pick me up and bring Read More …
Roll On, RollerGirls
Try to stay out of Scootaloo’s way when she’s feeling rowdy—when she gets amped up, she’s been known to hit, hard. But that’s a good thing. You could kind of say that’s part of her job. Lindsey “Scootaloo” Lyford has Read More …
My Peacock
It was a shitty day. Not in a bad way, in the literal way—brown, smelly, and unforgiving. But it didn’t stop me from making amends with my peacock. Two moons ago I was with my peacock, drinking down at the Read More …
3 Poems
A stereotypical goldfish Swims in a bowl which Reflects its interior, Heads to the rear, Goes back again, It and its friend. The soundtrack is warbled But hey. ——————— I read an old book Saying Science is Religion; A new Read More …
The Adventures of Moth, Locust, and Marmalade [Serial] — An Abridged History (Parts 2 & 3))
An Abridged History (Part 2) The plagues of Egypt are real. He was the eighth; this much we know. However, he did not spare the Israelite’s crops. He ate everything. He ate the thatch off of rooftops, the hair from Read More …
This Week in (Nearly True) History — 7.4.12
This Week in (Nearly True) History — July 4, 2012 Independence Day is a great opportunity for Americans to reflect on our shared past, and the long-forgotten days of Will Smith’s career as a credible action star. In honor of Read More …
