Archive for May, 2009

Why do our transit planners fail us?

May 12, 2009
Why do our transit planners fail us?

The disappointing thing about the “finished” light rail system that will be in place in the Minneapolis area by the time that my daughter is in Kindergarten is that the three lines are what was recommended as “starter” lines from a much grander system when I was in Kindergarten.  The government never fails to...
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Novel in progress: Craftsman

May 7, 2009
Novel in progress: Craftsman

 Let me preface this with explaining a hobby of mine.  National Novel Writing Month occurs every November, and participants sign up with the intent of writing the rough draft of a novel of no less than 50,000 words.  That’s right, 50,000 words in 30 days.  And I’ve done this for seven years now, meaning...
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Why I won’t open a bookstore in Hopkins

May 5, 2009

What this town needs is an independently run bookstore on Main Street.  It would be an asset to the community, something that will draw more retail customers to the area and providing a catalyst for more development, and, from my own selfish perspective, it would give me a place to shop and hang out....
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