Drew
@drewand0609.bsky.social
Here for honest discourse in the public square. Father of daughters. Motivated to show empathy and kindness. History should be seen not only from the perspective of those who were there, but as a living thing affected by our always changing vantage point.
My very normal dogs on our very normal deck in northern Minnesota enjoying very NOT normal weather… typical temps would be mid 30’s F… today we hit the mid 60’s and the pups got to forget for a day winter is around the corner.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
My very normal dogs on our very normal deck in northern Minnesota enjoying very NOT normal weather… typical temps would be mid 30’s F… today we hit the mid 60’s and the pups got to forget for a day winter is around the corner.
Also northern Minnesota tonight
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Also northern Minnesota tonight
Northern Minnesota tonight.
More variety of color last night and again today than I have seen in past yrs. 😊
More variety of color last night and again today than I have seen in past yrs. 😊
November 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Northern Minnesota tonight.
More variety of color last night and again today than I have seen in past yrs. 😊
More variety of color last night and again today than I have seen in past yrs. 😊
Good morning Bluesky!
A lovely sunrise in northern Minnesota to start your week 😊
A lovely sunrise in northern Minnesota to start your week 😊
October 20, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Good morning Bluesky!
A lovely sunrise in northern Minnesota to start your week 😊
A lovely sunrise in northern Minnesota to start your week 😊
Good night northern Minnesota.
October 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Good night northern Minnesota.
My youngest has CPTSD… chronic illnesses her whole life that seemed unexplainable until diagnosed with PTSD and then CPTSD. It has taken yrs to understand the damage done by an abusive mother. It is a myth that kids are resistant and can just “get over it”. A great resource:
September 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
My youngest has CPTSD… chronic illnesses her whole life that seemed unexplainable until diagnosed with PTSD and then CPTSD. It has taken yrs to understand the damage done by an abusive mother. It is a myth that kids are resistant and can just “get over it”. A great resource:
My great uncle attended a rally in Aberdeen SD and took this picture as RFK was coming off his plane. This was part of the campaign trip before RFK flew to California.
June 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
My great uncle attended a rally in Aberdeen SD and took this picture as RFK was coming off his plane. This was part of the campaign trip before RFK flew to California.
It reminds me of Courage the cowardly dog!
May 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
It reminds me of Courage the cowardly dog!
Sam and Layla sharing my chair. Somehow the doggie stairs keep ending up in front of it so they can steal my seat! Layla is the 10yr old Shorty Bull and has some hip issues and doesn’t jump as well as Sam (5yr old Shih Tzu mix).
April 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Sam and Layla sharing my chair. Somehow the doggie stairs keep ending up in front of it so they can steal my seat! Layla is the 10yr old Shorty Bull and has some hip issues and doesn’t jump as well as Sam (5yr old Shih Tzu mix).
Yeah, daughter’s cat wants to be a porn star! 😁
April 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Yeah, daughter’s cat wants to be a porn star! 😁
I recently moved closer to our Canadian neighbors. From close to where the interstate splits west to Minneapolis and east to St. Paul, to a lovely community that proclaims “where up north begins!”.
Lovely sunset during a brisk dog walk, highlighted by a flight of geese honking overhead.
Lovely sunset during a brisk dog walk, highlighted by a flight of geese honking overhead.
March 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I recently moved closer to our Canadian neighbors. From close to where the interstate splits west to Minneapolis and east to St. Paul, to a lovely community that proclaims “where up north begins!”.
Lovely sunset during a brisk dog walk, highlighted by a flight of geese honking overhead.
Lovely sunset during a brisk dog walk, highlighted by a flight of geese honking overhead.
A warm enough day in northern Mn for Sam and Layla to dine al fresco
March 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
A warm enough day in northern Mn for Sam and Layla to dine al fresco
Caturday is over! On Sunday Layla says; “not today satan!” …someone was not at all ready to be awakened this morning to go out into the cold Minnesota snow and go potty. Instead, I got this fabulous tongue out side eye!
January 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Caturday is over! On Sunday Layla says; “not today satan!” …someone was not at all ready to be awakened this morning to go out into the cold Minnesota snow and go potty. Instead, I got this fabulous tongue out side eye!
While I do enjoy a nice quiet Caturday, this one is a dog day at my house. 😊
I go get my coffee and find these two snoozing away
I go get my coffee and find these two snoozing away
December 28, 2024 at 6:32 PM
While I do enjoy a nice quiet Caturday, this one is a dog day at my house. 😊
I go get my coffee and find these two snoozing away
I go get my coffee and find these two snoozing away
Festive table set for Christmas dinner after the grandkids blew through opening gifts in record time this yr. Still not used to the mayhem… as a child my family took turns opening gifts after dinner so we could all see what was given and by whom… but this is a lot faster! lol. Home relaxing now. 😊
December 26, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Festive table set for Christmas dinner after the grandkids blew through opening gifts in record time this yr. Still not used to the mayhem… as a child my family took turns opening gifts after dinner so we could all see what was given and by whom… but this is a lot faster! lol. Home relaxing now. 😊
The moon shining bright through clouds and the Carolina pines.
December 15, 2024 at 4:42 AM
The moon shining bright through clouds and the Carolina pines.
Trekking the boardwalk in shorts and a t-shirt enjoying the stares of befuddled passers-by bundled up in heavy sweaters and coats like they are about to sled across the frozen tundra will never not be my happy place! …A smiling “Minnesota” dispels the confusion. 52 F. Myrtle Beach, SC
December 13, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Trekking the boardwalk in shorts and a t-shirt enjoying the stares of befuddled passers-by bundled up in heavy sweaters and coats like they are about to sled across the frozen tundra will never not be my happy place! …A smiling “Minnesota” dispels the confusion. 52 F. Myrtle Beach, SC
Ty!
Sound up for the best piggy noises ever!
Sound up for the best piggy noises ever!
December 12, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Ty!
Sound up for the best piggy noises ever!
Sound up for the best piggy noises ever!
My shorty bull Layla proving she is a queen when it comes to sleepy time
December 12, 2024 at 1:21 AM
My shorty bull Layla proving she is a queen when it comes to sleepy time
Layla is all dressed up for the holidays!
November 30, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Layla is all dressed up for the holidays!
Layla and Sam enjoying the electric fireplace… not quite the same as the 3 gas fireplaces we had in our previous home, but downsizing really needed to happen. Just 1 of our 6 kids still living with us, so smaller house and yard. quiet home “up north” and the pups are adapting nicely! 😊
November 27, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Layla and Sam enjoying the electric fireplace… not quite the same as the 3 gas fireplaces we had in our previous home, but downsizing really needed to happen. Just 1 of our 6 kids still living with us, so smaller house and yard. quiet home “up north” and the pups are adapting nicely! 😊
Miss Layla is often mistaken for French… she’s a shorty bull, but the error is easy to understand given this is her favorite pose.
November 26, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Miss Layla is often mistaken for French… she’s a shorty bull, but the error is easy to understand given this is her favorite pose.
Sunset in Rush City MN
November 22, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Sunset in Rush City MN