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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 8h

The best I can do of a pic.

KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 9h

The witches on paddle boards are out on Nokomis again tonight. We are on the wrong side of the lake for a good pictures, but pretty awesome to see regardless.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 10h

I was driving around and I think it was on Cedar between the Parkway and 42nd, but possibly was on Bloomington south of the parkway.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 11h

I saw one of these today. And it was high up on a telephone pole, so couldn't easily be taken down.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 17h

One of my go-to lunches is Easy Mac with a pouch of either tuna or chicken. I also eat a lot of oatmeal, usually with a handful of craisins mixed in.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 17h

one of the classes for homeschool kids is "Survival Skills" and I don't think giving them more knowledge to separate themselves from society is a good strategy. (Plus they don't offer a similar class for kids in school- that's not fair.)

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 17h

Lake Hiawatha Park added a second set of bike racks this summer near the playground/pool/rec center area and it was desperately needed. MLK park, as you mentioned, is particularly good example of a playground needing bike racks.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 17h

This! Playgrounds, beaches, rec centers, pools, etc. Each amenity in the park should have a set of bike racks. And because so many people are now using cargo bikes (including me) even more is needed because the big bikes take up a lot of space and allow for less bikes per rack.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 1d

We used Thompson Exteriors and so did our neighbors. They were fine. I don’t know if anyone loves their roofing company. Were quick, honest, and their main office is in my neighborhood.

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I did NOT vote for the rapist @sarahgies.bsky.social · 1d

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 1d

A huge pet peeve I have is when government entities put on programming for homeschoolers. I already pay taxes for activities for kids during the day- school! My taxes shouldn't be going to other programs to keep kids busy during the day. Looking at you Minneapolis Parks and Rec.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 1d

Heard there will be a fire drill later today. I don't know why they do them on cold days in October and not warm days in June. Carrying my coat around as to not be caught off guard.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 1d

That would be illegal. Those folks aren't contracted as individuals, but through companies. The companies they work for have to pay them for hours worked. Those companies may not get paid, but that's not the employee's problem.

KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

My kid is in preschool run by MPRB and it is wonderful!! Ms Jenny and her staff are amazing. It’s affordable too! But not enough daily hours to be full time care for most families, which is a shame.

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Jimmy Lonetti @djgloverepair.bsky.social · 2d

Maria Avenue, St. Paul

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 2d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

Earlier this summer the IRS signaled that the tax opener would be delayed this year, likely until mid-February. With this, how much later will the opener be? March? Later?

CNBC @cnbc.com · 2d

The IRS on Wednesday said that it was furloughing nearly half of its workforce due to the ongoing government shutdown.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

I was wearing headphones!!!

And the reason I was having the meeting in the room instead of my cube was so others couldn't hear. But I guess some could hear regardless. Its such bad design.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

Sweet Valley High.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

In a conference room where I can hear every word of the people in the room next to me as if they were here. I think the architecture of the room is amplifying their voices. I assume they can hear everything I'm saying, so I hope they liked that weird little conversation I just had.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

I'm a neighbor against this new license. To be clear, the neighbors are not against a reasonable bar in the new location. We are against that asshole getting a 7am-2am full liquor license. A different owner asking for a 10a-midnight license would be embraced by most of the neighbors.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

That's not great.

The Star Tribune homepage with a 404 error

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

I'll take 10 the day before! We are just so scared no one will show up. Our own childhood traumas coming through as fears for our kid.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2d

Just got a third RSVP to my kid's birthday party. 27 invites out, 3 RSVPs of any kind.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 3d

Talking to co-worker about my hip bursitis. She also had hip bursitis that stopped within weeks of starting HRT. Which is bananapants. Perimenopause, in of itself, is bananapants- anything and everything can be perimenopause. I want off this ride.

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KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 3d

"Someday" the golf course stuff will happen. LOL. I won't hold my breath on that one.

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