The new MN dating/friendship ritual "you aren't on the database. Why not? That's a bare minimum requirement for me to date/befriend you"
January 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The new MN dating/friendship ritual "you aren't on the database. Why not? That's a bare minimum requirement for me to date/befriend you"
We had a staff meeting where the AI person gave a huge, enthusiastic presentation of how we should be using it. She was on the agenda immediately after the update from our green committee....
January 27, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We had a staff meeting where the AI person gave a huge, enthusiastic presentation of how we should be using it. She was on the agenda immediately after the update from our green committee....
When I was teaching English in MSP I had no migrant workers and 1 lyft driver in my class. A huge number of my students were in healthcare, sanitation, or manufacturing, many worked multiple jobs, and they all had more hustle than almost anyone else I'd ever met in the US.
January 26, 2026 at 8:37 AM
When I was teaching English in MSP I had no migrant workers and 1 lyft driver in my class. A huge number of my students were in healthcare, sanitation, or manufacturing, many worked multiple jobs, and they all had more hustle than almost anyone else I'd ever met in the US.
THIS! I have a theory that most of the people who support what ICE is doing wouldn't even qualify for visas to the US. They're literally only there because they were born there, not because they have desirable skills or traits that would allow them to immigrate.
January 26, 2026 at 8:34 AM
THIS! I have a theory that most of the people who support what ICE is doing wouldn't even qualify for visas to the US. They're literally only there because they were born there, not because they have desirable skills or traits that would allow them to immigrate.
WOW! He's not fucking around. I think what makes it Minnesotan is that it seems polite, but any Minnesotan will see that there is zero politeness included. Firm, direct, and icy cold. Not a single nicety seen anywhere.
a close up of a man 's face in a dark room with his hand outstretched .
Alt: Keanu Reeves as Neo in the Matrix, gesturing with his right hand for his adversary to come at him.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:28 AM
WOW! He's not fucking around. I think what makes it Minnesotan is that it seems polite, but any Minnesotan will see that there is zero politeness included. Firm, direct, and icy cold. Not a single nicety seen anywhere.
It's difficult when far away to know WHAT to ask or say, knowing nothing we say helps. We know Minnesotans are not ok. But we want them to know that we care about them and are there for them. Be honest in reply to this question and let people know how shit the situation is.
January 25, 2026 at 8:19 AM
It's difficult when far away to know WHAT to ask or say, knowing nothing we say helps. We know Minnesotans are not ok. But we want them to know that we care about them and are there for them. Be honest in reply to this question and let people know how shit the situation is.
Hugs. Meltdowns are 100% justified in this situation.
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Hugs. Meltdowns are 100% justified in this situation.
Wow! So brave! I hope you got extra treats for your bravery- you deserve them.
January 9, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Wow! So brave! I hope you got extra treats for your bravery- you deserve them.
Post grooming. Apparently he was correct in his skepticism (though I have it on good authority that he seems overall happy to have lost half his weight in hair, even though it hasn't been as hot there since his grooming).
January 9, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Post grooming. Apparently he was correct in his skepticism (though I have it on good authority that he seems overall happy to have lost half his weight in hair, even though it hasn't been as hot there since his grooming).
Due to a combination of factors, Charlie was desperately overdue for a grooming. He spent his first 2 weeks in Arizona wearing his Minnesota coat. Yet he was still deeply skeptical of my parents' plans for him the morning of his grooming....
January 9, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Due to a combination of factors, Charlie was desperately overdue for a grooming. He spent his first 2 weeks in Arizona wearing his Minnesota coat. Yet he was still deeply skeptical of my parents' plans for him the morning of his grooming....
The MPD chief? Wow indeed!
January 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM
The MPD chief? Wow indeed!
So very weird, but in a delightful way. At least a Michigan coworker and I are trying to make "ope" happen in Berlin, so there's that.
January 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM
So very weird, but in a delightful way. At least a Michigan coworker and I are trying to make "ope" happen in Berlin, so there's that.
Oh, they are BIG mad. I feel ashamed and like I let someone down and I didn't even do anything!
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Oh, they are BIG mad. I feel ashamed and like I let someone down and I didn't even do anything!
I can't see a size 6 anything without thinking "perfect size six."
January 8, 2026 at 11:44 AM
I can't see a size 6 anything without thinking "perfect size six."
Sure, until all those repressed emotions exploded....
January 4, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Sure, until all those repressed emotions exploded....
This makes a ridiculous amount of sense. Gallant probably would have been a very boring person to be around.
January 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
This makes a ridiculous amount of sense. Gallant probably would have been a very boring person to be around.
Banjo and Charlie would get along well. They could sit on opposite sides of a room and ignore each other in peace.
January 3, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Banjo and Charlie would get along well. They could sit on opposite sides of a room and ignore each other in peace.
I always thought they were twins, but maybe not? Were we all taking behavioral advice from kids whose backstory we didn't even know????
January 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM
I always thought they were twins, but maybe not? Were we all taking behavioral advice from kids whose backstory we didn't even know????
When I read IPA I was super impressed as it is a lot to memorize in a short time! I assumed notes were being written in IPA as ICE agents wouldn't be able to figure out what they said and would think it's some super complicated code or something.
January 2, 2026 at 8:05 AM
When I read IPA I was super impressed as it is a lot to memorize in a short time! I assumed notes were being written in IPA as ICE agents wouldn't be able to figure out what they said and would think it's some super complicated code or something.
Fun fact- prescription medication here is in blister packs. They come in boxes that have braille as well as printed text. This is just standard!
December 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Fun fact- prescription medication here is in blister packs. They come in boxes that have braille as well as printed text. This is just standard!
I really hope so! Crossing everything for you.
December 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I really hope so! Crossing everything for you.
Me. I did. FMLA when I had issues healing from PRK was so bad that I gave up. Thankfully, everything had resolved and I was back to working at full capacity, but I had no protection. And HR told me to apply for it in the first place....
December 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Me. I did. FMLA when I had issues healing from PRK was so bad that I gave up. Thankfully, everything had resolved and I was back to working at full capacity, but I had no protection. And HR told me to apply for it in the first place....
Everything benefits related in the US is a fight. It's so ridiculous. Adding G to my health insurance in the US, which we paid extra for? A fight, every year. Adding him here, where we don't pay a penny toward his premium? Unbelievably easy.
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Everything benefits related in the US is a fight. It's so ridiculous. Adding G to my health insurance in the US, which we paid extra for? A fight, every year. Adding him here, where we don't pay a penny toward his premium? Unbelievably easy.
This is rather ominous....
December 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is rather ominous....
This really sucks and I hate that you're going through this. Today I took a walk on my lunch break. The tree is up at the Brandenburg Gate!
December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This really sucks and I hate that you're going through this. Today I took a walk on my lunch break. The tree is up at the Brandenburg Gate!