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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 1d

Awake in the Floating City by Susanna Kwan explores the promises of memory and the effort to belong in an ever changing world as the main character, Bo, navigates fluid relationships shaped by these themes.

Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 3d

Stood outside on an Iowa farm that was mostly free of light, wind-chill of 32*, but it was worth it. Saw Comet Lemmon ☄️ slightly with naked eye and much clearer with binoculars. apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap25093...

APOD: 2025 September 30 – Comet Lemmon Brightens

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 6d

Woke up Friday morning thinking I was going to see Beethoven's Fifth at MN Orchestra. Then discovered that there were affordable tickets to see McCartney. Ended the night at a fantastic show! ❤️

Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 8d

Growing up in a farm, I was so thankful when I moved to St Paul so I could walk to everything. The problem with being in a town where people don't want to walk for purpose, tho, is that many businesses that I moved near to walk to often move to places that are just too far from my home. 😞

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 8d

I really don't like American pop music, never have. So why do I enjoy K-Pop? Probably because I don't hear it all the time? I have no idea.

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 13d

I sent it to public works and got a response that it was forwarded to St Paul Regional Water.

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 14d

I am not sure. It is a hole missing the water valve cover and big enough to catch a wheel of a scooter and some bicycles to cause one to tip. Maybe 4 or 5 inches? The broken cover is in the boulevard.

Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 14d

@cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social have reported via email this about a month ago, but posting again as I envision some bicyclist or scooter rider missing this hole at night and severely injuring themselves. How long before it's repaired @seankershaw.bsky.social Saint Anthony Ave and Fry St

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 15d

As we were talking about the local election tonight, my 10 year old declared she hoped @mayorcarter.bsky.social was mayor for life, so, I don't know what your future plans are, Mr Mayor, but my daughter has plans...

Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 15d

Yeah, I was seeing the flashing on my walk. Didn't know at first if it was a helicopter spot light or lightning. Didn't hear thunder, but eventually concluded it was likely lightning after seeing it consistently

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 27d

Words to remember especially if your own life is feeling insignificant. #alllivesmatter 💜🫂

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · 27d

The 新幹線 looks kind of like a 🐉

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Sep 18

A truly fun and high energy show last night at The Fine Line. So happy I was there to see @theeminus5.bsky.social and @thebaseballproject.bsky.social

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Aug 28

@melchievous.bsky.social

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Aug 28

@melchievous.bsky.social youtu.be/4ZalhC1F3tw?...

Minnesota Aurora and Inver Grove Heights Volkswagen at Minnesota State Fair Parade August 27, 2025

YouTube video by Monica M

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Aug 23

Daughter has discovered the kazoo and she has since been playing Breakfast Machine on the piano and kazoo together. It sounds like it should, actually. @danny-elfman.bsky.social

Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Jul 8

Merriam Park Library

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations @mnaurorafc.bsky.social on winning the Central Conference!

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Minnesota Aurora FC @mnaurorafc.bsky.social · Jul 7

A hard-fought 1-0 win and the Central Conference title is ours! 🏆🔥 Let’s keep making history.

Minnesota Aurora win 1-0 against Kings Hammer FC

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Jul 4

Yay! Great win @mnaurorafc.bsky.social ! We were watching and my daughter was keeping the game exciting with her Revonulet chants. @melchievous.bsky.social - you would be proud! ⚽

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · Jun 22

Same. It will be cooler this week, tho

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jun 11

Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, stuns in a White Sox cap.

Pope Leo XIV wears a Chicago White Sox cap, on the day of his general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican June 11, 2025. Photo by Remo Casilli for Reuters.

Pope Leo XIV reacts wearing a Chicago White Sox baseball team cap as he meets newly wedded couples during the weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on June 11, 2025. Photo by Filippo Monteforte for Getty Images.

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · May 28

Vladimir Putin is a sworn enemy of the United States.

Appeasement was never going to work.

Why is that so difficult to understand?

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Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · May 12

Yeah, I don't know how to encourage that development, either. Tried to find some history on the DM 1960s units and what they're doing now, but haven't found anything. I know a couple yrs ago, a developer was doing something like this in Compton. Probably takes some form of subsidies to happen in US.

Monica @weeklyscene.bsky.social · May 12

My husband's aunt owned a condo in affordable development in Des Moines in 1960s-that dev is still there; around it are several condo and townhouse developments, some affordable and some market rate. I wish St Paul developed more affordable units to own rather than so many units for landlords.

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