Grace Riley
@graceriley.bsky.social
Nonprofit Operations. Local MSP politiholic. Biker. Skier. Canner. I believe in making pie crust from scratch. And in the power of voting. Co-founder of Gray Mallard Theater Co. and Shakespeare at the Pub producer. She/her
My family often gives food as Christmas gifts. Ever so glad to come home to my aunt’s spaghetti sauce after this first day back in the office and to have my cousin’s chili defrosting for tomorrow.
January 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM
My family often gives food as Christmas gifts. Ever so glad to come home to my aunt’s spaghetti sauce after this first day back in the office and to have my cousin’s chili defrosting for tomorrow.
I thought of a recipe to use up random leftovers in the fridge, one of the best signs that stress and fatigue are fading. I’m now enjoying a bowl of arugula cauliflower soup on this gray January afternoon.
January 4, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I thought of a recipe to use up random leftovers in the fridge, one of the best signs that stress and fatigue are fading. I’m now enjoying a bowl of arugula cauliflower soup on this gray January afternoon.
Discovered something that made me so suddenly hangry that I slowly backed away from my computer and inhaled a burrito before I sent the email I that had started drafting.
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Discovered something that made me so suddenly hangry that I slowly backed away from my computer and inhaled a burrito before I sent the email I that had started drafting.
Once when dating, I dropped so many hints about wanting a robe ahead of my birthday. No robe. After that ended, I mentioned it once to my current partner, almost out of habit, realized it, and made a point not to do it again. The next gift giving holiday, he gave me a robe.
Couldn't disagree with this more. Women say what they want every day. If you don't remember, that's on you. Not her friends.
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Once when dating, I dropped so many hints about wanting a robe ahead of my birthday. No robe. After that ended, I mentioned it once to my current partner, almost out of habit, realized it, and made a point not to do it again. The next gift giving holiday, he gave me a robe.
In the midst of so much stress and ugliness, I got to spend my day outdoors on a beautiful winter day and see stupid cute kids waddle in ski boots.
December 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In the midst of so much stress and ugliness, I got to spend my day outdoors on a beautiful winter day and see stupid cute kids waddle in ski boots.
I visited the Louis Vuitton Foundation last month, and walked by the Grand Palais later that day. It was very cool to visit and take in both the building and the view. It has an exhibit about the building itself that we loved. His buildings make me pause and note the surroundings more completely.
December 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I visited the Louis Vuitton Foundation last month, and walked by the Grand Palais later that day. It was very cool to visit and take in both the building and the view. It has an exhibit about the building itself that we loved. His buildings make me pause and note the surroundings more completely.
Oh, the responses are so good. I’ve snorted and/or squealed with laughter at MANY different stories.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Oh, the responses are so good. I’ve snorted and/or squealed with laughter at MANY different stories.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
My mother forgetting to remove the plastic wrap when baking rolls doesn’t even rate compared to most of these tales.
Earlier today I realized I was crossing into the “too many desserts” space of Thanksgiving planning, but then a friend I didn’t expect to accept the invitation did and is bringing two others. Two pies (pumpkin, cherry), two tassies (pecan, buttermilk), and a bar (cranberry lemon) it is.
November 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Earlier today I realized I was crossing into the “too many desserts” space of Thanksgiving planning, but then a friend I didn’t expect to accept the invitation did and is bringing two others. Two pies (pumpkin, cherry), two tassies (pecan, buttermilk), and a bar (cranberry lemon) it is.
Minnesota nonprofit fundraising folks, I hope you have a wildly successful Give to the Max Day.
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Minnesota nonprofit fundraising folks, I hope you have a wildly successful Give to the Max Day.
I had the big onboarding session for ski school today. Two men, I felt, dismissed, insulted, and/or ignored my work in previous seasons in comments. I decided to call them out on it afterwards, and hey, some actual good conversations happened.
Cheers to not stifling things?
Cheers to not stifling things?
November 9, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I had the big onboarding session for ski school today. Two men, I felt, dismissed, insulted, and/or ignored my work in previous seasons in comments. I decided to call them out on it afterwards, and hey, some actual good conversations happened.
Cheers to not stifling things?
Cheers to not stifling things?
These results are the equivalent of a spoiler to THE CITY WE BECAME.
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
These results are the equivalent of a spoiler to THE CITY WE BECAME.
Today is election day, and it is also roast the gravy turkey day. I am still figuring out my convection oven. I lowered the recipe’s temp by 25 degrees and checked after 90 min - the 13.5# bird was already passed 165 degrees. I'll lower the temp even more next time, I guess?
November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today is election day, and it is also roast the gravy turkey day. I am still figuring out my convection oven. I lowered the recipe’s temp by 25 degrees and checked after 90 min - the 13.5# bird was already passed 165 degrees. I'll lower the temp even more next time, I guess?
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The polls are officially open, Minneapolis!
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The polls are officially open, Minneapolis!
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
I am annoyed by so many vendors right now, in an overwhelming way, and I just don’t push back or respond to any of them. Tonight, though, I finally drafted a 500+ word email response, where hopefully I landed “you did one thing right!” before launching into “but did you listen at all?”
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I am annoyed by so many vendors right now, in an overwhelming way, and I just don’t push back or respond to any of them. Tonight, though, I finally drafted a 500+ word email response, where hopefully I landed “you did one thing right!” before launching into “but did you listen at all?”
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Read this. And then rank @dewayneforminneapolis.com, @omarfatehmn.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social. That's my order; yours may be different. But Jacob Frey should not be on your list.
I’m asking everyone to vote for a new Mayor by Tuesday and rank all 3 of Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton in whichever order you prefer. I’ve worked at City Hall for the last 4 years and from my personal experiences I believe the City desperately needs a new mayor.
Long thread 🧵
Long thread 🧵
November 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Read this. And then rank @dewayneforminneapolis.com, @omarfatehmn.com and @jazzformayor.bsky.social. That's my order; yours may be different. But Jacob Frey should not be on your list.
I was one of those 1,127 voters! It was fantastically run. I was sent to the “crustacean station,” vs the numbered stations, to get my ballot, which was delightful. Got my sticker and, hopefully, am off the door knocking lists for these last days.
One of today's voters (who happens to be a candidate) posted that it was "busy" at the Minneapolis Early Vote Center (EVC). How busy? Busy to the tune of 1,127 voters in 6 hours. That's one voter every 19 seconds. Those EVC staffers are rock stars.
November 2, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I was one of those 1,127 voters! It was fantastically run. I was sent to the “crustacean station,” vs the numbered stations, to get my ballot, which was delightful. Got my sticker and, hopefully, am off the door knocking lists for these last days.
I only have Snickers left as a chocolate option. Twix, Milky Way, plain and peanut M&Ms are all gone.
I feel so out of character having only a peanut chocolate option.
I feel so out of character having only a peanut chocolate option.
November 1, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I only have Snickers left as a chocolate option. Twix, Milky Way, plain and peanut M&Ms are all gone.
I feel so out of character having only a peanut chocolate option.
I feel so out of character having only a peanut chocolate option.
My crabby old lady thing on Halloween is how many kids think they should get two full sized candy.
November 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM
My crabby old lady thing on Halloween is how many kids think they should get two full sized candy.
As I kid with nut and dairy allergies I would say, “Trick or treat unless it’s peanuts or chocolate” and watch adults’ faces fall.
As an adult, I give out full size chocolate, Ring Pops, and non candy items like puzzles and bubbles. The Ring Pops are crazy popular.
As an adult, I give out full size chocolate, Ring Pops, and non candy items like puzzles and bubbles. The Ring Pops are crazy popular.
November 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
As I kid with nut and dairy allergies I would say, “Trick or treat unless it’s peanuts or chocolate” and watch adults’ faces fall.
As an adult, I give out full size chocolate, Ring Pops, and non candy items like puzzles and bubbles. The Ring Pops are crazy popular.
As an adult, I give out full size chocolate, Ring Pops, and non candy items like puzzles and bubbles. The Ring Pops are crazy popular.
Started prepping a Thanksgiving gravy turkey for a dry brine while waiting for my first Halloween trick-or-treater.
I’ll roast the turkey, freeze the meat for pot pies, make stock, and then make a do-ahead gravy for Thanksgiving proper.
I’ll roast the turkey, freeze the meat for pot pies, make stock, and then make a do-ahead gravy for Thanksgiving proper.
October 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Started prepping a Thanksgiving gravy turkey for a dry brine while waiting for my first Halloween trick-or-treater.
I’ll roast the turkey, freeze the meat for pot pies, make stock, and then make a do-ahead gravy for Thanksgiving proper.
I’ll roast the turkey, freeze the meat for pot pies, make stock, and then make a do-ahead gravy for Thanksgiving proper.
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The people yearn for (democratic) socialism (this one will make you cry)
October 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The people yearn for (democratic) socialism (this one will make you cry)
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Minneapolis deserves an experienced, caring mayor that reflects the best of our city: our values, our principles, and openness to new ideas. Last night, I made it clear: I'm running because I believe that I am the right person for the job. I hope you think so too.
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Minneapolis deserves an experienced, caring mayor that reflects the best of our city: our values, our principles, and openness to new ideas. Last night, I made it clear: I'm running because I believe that I am the right person for the job. I hope you think so too.
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davis points out to frey that IEs supporting him send mailers instructing voters how to rank their ballots and adds "i am running because i am tired of your inadequate leadership rooted in personal ambition, in moral blindness, in ideological purity."
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
davis points out to frey that IEs supporting him send mailers instructing voters how to rank their ballots and adds "i am running because i am tired of your inadequate leadership rooted in personal ambition, in moral blindness, in ideological purity."
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Grateful that @wedge.live endorsed @dewayneforminneapolis.com as their #1 pick for #Minneapolis #Mayor. "DeWayne Davis is the kind of steady, humble, experienced leader who can move us beyond the last five exhausting years of ego, grandstanding, and finger-pointing."
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Wedge LIVE! Editorial Board Endorsements for Minneapolis Election 2025 » The Wedge Times-Picayune
First, Context for Minneapolis 2025: ENDORSEMENTS MAYOR: DeWayne Davis This is our first election after the switch to a “strong mayor” form of government (a campaign that was funded 100% by Jonathan W...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Grateful that @wedge.live endorsed @dewayneforminneapolis.com as their #1 pick for #Minneapolis #Mayor. "DeWayne Davis is the kind of steady, humble, experienced leader who can move us beyond the last five exhausting years of ego, grandstanding, and finger-pointing."
wedgelive.com/the-editoria...
wedgelive.com/the-editoria...
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Ok, this summoned a 🧵 I’ve been meaning to write, as genuinely sad as it makes me. My friends at @minnesotareformer.com made what I think is a bad call. They decided that since they are a statewide outlet focusing on the legislature, they weren’t gonna cover the Minneapolis City election EXCEPT …
This made me curious about the Reformer - as they’ve been on their good, honest government kick - and it looks like they’ve just passed on all the Frey city hall stuff of late too.
October 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ok, this summoned a 🧵 I’ve been meaning to write, as genuinely sad as it makes me. My friends at @minnesotareformer.com made what I think is a bad call. They decided that since they are a statewide outlet focusing on the legislature, they weren’t gonna cover the Minneapolis City election EXCEPT …