JPRennquist
jprennquist.bsky.social
JPRennquist
@jprennquist.bsky.social
Duluth, MN (#dlh) Happily married. Nerd from back before it was cool. Professional decolonizer (Non-Indigenous). Occasional DJ. Founder of numerous failed businesses. Former journalist and storyteller. Highly flawed Jesus-lover. In long-term recovery.
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"Some people think, because they're stronger or meaner, they can push you around. I've seen a lot of that. But it's only true if you let it be." - Stella

"That ain't right. I had enough of what ain't right." - Mal

All I ever really needed to know I learned watching Silverado.
We might need like, I don't know, maybe a Democratic-Farmer-Labor coalition of some sort to respond to this attack on Minnesota farmers, children, and working people. Oh, and people who love democracy.
minnesotareformer.com/2025/03/11/u...
USDA cancels $18 million in funding for school meals and food banks in Minnesota • Minnesota Reformer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cancelling roughly $1 billion in already-promised spending on local food purchases for schools and food banks nationwide, Politico reported this week. The Local F...
minnesotareformer.com
March 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Boubville is a Central Hillside (Duluth) holiday experience. Humblebrag, my son and his band played a set in their lovely performance venue which is literally someone's garage. The rest of this magic took place in adjacent back yards. Absolutely punk rock. Absolutely delightful. #glow #dlh
December 13, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Got a new label maker for my anniversary. No, yes it is romantic if your husband is a nerd. Now I'm going to spend 20 minutes putting these in random locations in the kids' bedrooms.
November 30, 2024 at 3:26 AM
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Today's the day, Duluth! Sing along! You know you wanna. #DLH #ChristmasCity
Merv Griffin - Christmas City
YouTube video by Adam LeBlanc
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November 22, 2024 at 4:05 PM
My phone is a little light on juice so I expect that to cut short my ability to live-blusk (or whatever you call it) the whole parade. But I have this #nerdery here so, maybe there will be some delayed posts. #dlh #christmascityparade any other hashtags I'm missing? #kbjr?
November 23, 2024 at 12:30 AM
A little light reading ahead of tonight's #christmascityparade. As one does. #dlh #Duluth
November 23, 2024 at 12:28 AM
After days of gloom the clouds parted and I caught a snapshot of this rainbow over Denfeld High School today. This building is home to a thousand of the best and brightest young people Duluth has to offer this world. A blessing. #HunterPrideDHS #dlh #wx #mnwx (image edited by me, not AI)
November 22, 2024 at 2:47 AM
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Most of our problems could be solved by properly funding public education.
November 21, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea disrupted, sparking warnings of possible ‘hybrid warfare’

www.cnn.com/2024/11/18/e...
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea disrupted, sparking warnings of possible ‘hybrid warfare’ | CNN
Cables connecting Finland with Germany, and Lithuania with Sweden, have been disrupted, just weeks after the United States warned that it had detected increased Russian military activity around key un...
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November 19, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Last week was #RockYourMocs2024 as part of our ongoing Indigenous heritage month celebrations at Denfeld High School. The your worked with their non-Native peers and the student government advisor to hold an assembly celebrating #NativePride
November 18, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Are hashtags gonna be a thing here? Just because for me peak old twitter joy was popping in that #dlh hashtag and learning something new or finding a friend in my hometown.
November 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
You know that lactic acid build-up, except it's in the soul, not the muscles? That was my day Thursday. Then I went over to Wussow's Cafe on Central Avenue to enjoy these miracles doing an extended set for open mic night. I felt better the second I walked in. DHS Jazz Band. #HunterPrideDHS
November 17, 2024 at 8:18 PM
I've found that I feel a renewed sense of vigor when I am building something or creating something and *especially* when I am tinkering with art and creativity. Just giving myself (and anyone else) permission to take time out from struggle to renew and refresh.
November 17, 2024 at 8:08 PM
A little embarrassing here. But I have no idea how to find my wife here. She probably has some awesome secret community activist name. So if anyone wants to point me in the right direction ... I'd be real happy for the help.
November 15, 2024 at 12:50 AM
This was pretty cool. The band Remedy Drive performed at a benefit concert for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives at the Historic Denfeld High School Auditorium last week. Scooter "Laughing Fox" Charette joined them onstage. Here's a backstage view. #dlh
November 15, 2024 at 12:47 AM
Navigating around here. My wife begged me to join Bluesky and I resisted. The big socials stopped working. But I am recalling the feeling I had when #OldTwitter got some momentum. Like '10-'15. It felt like a neighborhood you would *want* to visit. Cautiously optimistic.
November 15, 2024 at 12:38 AM
"Some people think, because they're stronger or meaner, they can push you around. I've seen a lot of that. But it's only true if you let it be." - Stella

"That ain't right. I had enough of what ain't right." - Mal

All I ever really needed to know I learned watching Silverado.
November 15, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Re-watched Silverado last night. Something different stands out for me every time I watch it. This time it was Stella's quote about bullies.

Honestly the bullies seem to be winning in the real world right now. So a little trip through Silverado was just the attitude adjustment I needed.
November 14, 2024 at 1:34 PM