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performing artist, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece... just a regular extraordinary person

Cruelty is the Point and Racism is the Means

Posted on 2019/07/17

Tuesday, July 17th 2019 Um, actually: And by the way: Yes, the issues are commingled. And the White House Occupant’s racism has *improved* his ratings. Sometimes he’s not as big a fucking moron as he seems. Maybe he’s not stupid. … Continue reading →

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Facets of Fascism

Posted on 2019/07/15

Monday, July 15th 2019 I must confess, I am so genuinely confused. I pursue information and think about what’s going on in this country and planet all the time. And I want to practice nuance, clarity, precision, insight, compassion and … Continue reading →

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Happy ICE Day, America

Posted on 2019/07/14

Sunday, the Lord’s Day, July 14th 2019   On this day –in which the regrettable White House Occupant tweets at American minority Congresswomen to “go back to where they came from” on his way to GOLF in Virginia,  ICE RAIDS are … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s BDay Sleepover (!!)

Posted on 2019/07/14

Weekend of July 13th-14th 2019   What an absolute honor and delight hosting these three extraordinary young ladies.  Even if they did wake up and restart the party at… 3am.  At least they let me sleep until… 5:53am.   2019-07-13&14 … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Pops – July 2019

Posted on 2019/07/09

July 5th-9th 2019   _______________❤️ DAY ONE (Friday): Into the Club. ❤️_______________   2019-07-05 MN day ONE [0:50]:                           ______❤️❤️ DAY TWO (Saturday): Club Life, and Uncle Chris._____ … Continue reading →

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Politics with Pops and Chris

Posted on 2019/07/09

Tuesday, July 9th 2019   AT RISE: Paul and the kids have left Jennifer, Pops and Chris in Pops’ office to finish their heated political debate about –among other things– the crazy idea of Healthcare-for-All  in the 2020 presidential campaigns. … Continue reading →

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Walker Museum, Minneapolis

Posted on 2019/07/09

Tuesday, July 9th 2019 What a treat to finally indulge in this Minneapolis treasure; Sculpture Park and yes, Mini-Golf on the roof. 2019-07-09 Walker Museum [1:36]:

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