Ed Burke
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Ed Burke
@edburkemsp.bsky.social
· Aug 19
Having sent two kids off to college, one of whom has graduated, and reading through all the posts from the new parents in the parents group, I have one piece of wisdom to share: Your kids are adults.
Several times tonight, I saw y'all posting about the northern lights and went outside and saw nothing. But about 20 minutes ago, they finally popped here
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Several times tonight, I saw y'all posting about the northern lights and went outside and saw nothing. But about 20 minutes ago, they finally popped here
She smiles and says “I will always love you”
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
She smiles and says “I will always love you”
Important context given in the replies, which is that this is the Farmer's Almanac (a stupid publication which nobody reads -ed) and not the Old Farmers Almanac.
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Important context given in the replies, which is that this is the Farmer's Almanac (a stupid publication which nobody reads -ed) and not the Old Farmers Almanac.
I do have my doubts about the effectiveness of this street sweeping.
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I do have my doubts about the effectiveness of this street sweeping.
To my Catholic Twin Cities friends (or anyone else who's interested!), join us for a Rosary in public witness for immigrants this Sunday at 4:15 on the steps of the cathedral.
This Sunday at 4:15 pm we are joining with other Twin Cities parishes to host a prayer vigil on the steps of the Cathedral of St. Paul as a public witness for immigrants. We will say the Rosary in English and Spanish with each decade beginning with a reflection on a vulnerable migrant population.
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
To my Catholic Twin Cities friends (or anyone else who's interested!), join us for a Rosary in public witness for immigrants this Sunday at 4:15 on the steps of the cathedral.
In the spirit of ecumenical understanding, I took the Anglican quiz thingy. I feel like I'm allowed; I've at various times spent about five years of my life associated with it in one way or another, although I was never received into it.
In any case, these results seem about right.
In any case, these results seem about right.
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
In the spirit of ecumenical understanding, I took the Anglican quiz thingy. I feel like I'm allowed; I've at various times spent about five years of my life associated with it in one way or another, although I was never received into it.
In any case, these results seem about right.
In any case, these results seem about right.
Precisely 365 days to the minute later, and fourteen so far, despite the kind of dreary weather. And the teens are not having to carry the load by themselves.
Precisely 365 days to the minute later, and just four people so far, all teens or adults. Of course the weather sucks this year.
It's dead out there. Seven kids so far. Thank God for the teens everyone hates or we'd have only had one.
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Precisely 365 days to the minute later, and fourteen so far, despite the kind of dreary weather. And the teens are not having to carry the load by themselves.
I believe this person is holding a tablet in place with a paint can... which is perhaps not the choice that I would have made.
October 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I believe this person is holding a tablet in place with a paint can... which is perhaps not the choice that I would have made.
A helicopter at a neighborhood No Kings protest feels new, though perhaps it's because there's no big protest at the capitol.
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
October 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A helicopter at a neighborhood No Kings protest feels new, though perhaps it's because there's no big protest at the capitol.
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
(Not new for Minnesota protests in general, but new compared to the last two No Kings).
St. Albert has money for school supplies available for teachers and will be randomly choosing nine teachers this Friday. I say "randomly," though my understanding is that at this point we still don't have enough requests to use up our budget.
Are you a teacher who could use help paying for school supplies? We have money left over from our school supplies drive and are giving away nine $50 Target gift cards for teachers to use in their classrooms. Will choose names by lot this Friday. Fill out our contact form to register.
Contact
The Church of St. Albert the Great is a welcoming Catholic Christian community located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We value a diverse inner-city character and a global vision. We choose to be a people...
www.saintalbertthegreat.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
St. Albert has money for school supplies available for teachers and will be randomly choosing nine teachers this Friday. I say "randomly," though my understanding is that at this point we still don't have enough requests to use up our budget.
Agate is opening a new building with apartments and shelter space and are having a silent auction to raise funds.
One of the baskets includes handmade items, a gift card from @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social and signed copies of @naomikritzer.bsky.social's Catnet novels.
Bids close Thursday at 4:45pm.
One of the baskets includes handmade items, a gift card from @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social and signed copies of @naomikritzer.bsky.social's Catnet novels.
Bids close Thursday at 4:45pm.
Agate's New Womens Shelter auction
Support Agate and its newest facility - The Valiance! At the top, click "Overview" to see the main page and "Auction" to see auction items.
givebutter.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Agate is opening a new building with apartments and shelter space and are having a silent auction to raise funds.
One of the baskets includes handmade items, a gift card from @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social and signed copies of @naomikritzer.bsky.social's Catnet novels.
Bids close Thursday at 4:45pm.
One of the baskets includes handmade items, a gift card from @moonpalacebooks.bsky.social and signed copies of @naomikritzer.bsky.social's Catnet novels.
Bids close Thursday at 4:45pm.
My parish doesn't post that much, and then mostly about public events. But I asked nicely, and they agreed to write about faith formation. Because I know there are people on here who still feel connected to the church even as they are frustrated by it. And I think St. Albert could be a good fit.
Are you a Catholic parent who wants your children to receive the sacraments but has questions about what they might experience in the classroom? Looking for a program in a welcoming parish that affirms the worth and dignity of all people? We invite you to check out St. Albert the Great. (1/3)
September 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
My parish doesn't post that much, and then mostly about public events. But I asked nicely, and they agreed to write about faith formation. Because I know there are people on here who still feel connected to the church even as they are frustrated by it. And I think St. Albert could be a good fit.
@visitlakestreet.bsky.social
Ate tacos at the #TacoTourOnLakeStreet then worked my way through the hot sauces and won this fabulous prize
Ate tacos at the #TacoTourOnLakeStreet then worked my way through the hot sauces and won this fabulous prize
September 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
@visitlakestreet.bsky.social
Ate tacos at the #TacoTourOnLakeStreet then worked my way through the hot sauces and won this fabulous prize
Ate tacos at the #TacoTourOnLakeStreet then worked my way through the hot sauces and won this fabulous prize
It's a god-damned Minnesota peach! Purchased from the farm by Naomi.
Yes, I know why that's concerning. But also:
Min-ne-so-ta-peach
Yes, I know why that's concerning. But also:
Min-ne-so-ta-peach
September 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It's a god-damned Minnesota peach! Purchased from the farm by Naomi.
Yes, I know why that's concerning. But also:
Min-ne-so-ta-peach
Yes, I know why that's concerning. But also:
Min-ne-so-ta-peach
Guess what I'm eating...
September 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Guess what I'm eating...
I have been shamed by @naomikritzer.bsky.social for wearing white shoes after Labor Day.
September 6, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I have been shamed by @naomikritzer.bsky.social for wearing white shoes after Labor Day.
I think I've figured out my dinner plans for tomorrow
One day until the Taco Tour on Lake Street, Saturday, September 6th! 🌮
Be there to enjoy tacos, music, family games, contests, and free swag! 🙌✨
📅 Saturday, September 6
🕛 12–8 PM
📍 El Nuevo Campo | 2709 E Lake Street, Minneapolis
#TacoTourOnLakeStreet #VisitLakeStreet #HotSauceTasting #TacoTour
Be there to enjoy tacos, music, family games, contests, and free swag! 🙌✨
📅 Saturday, September 6
🕛 12–8 PM
📍 El Nuevo Campo | 2709 E Lake Street, Minneapolis
#TacoTourOnLakeStreet #VisitLakeStreet #HotSauceTasting #TacoTour
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I think I've figured out my dinner plans for tomorrow
In what for us qualifies as being unusually current on pop culture, we watched KPop Demon Hunters
last night. I was of course expecting to love Derpy, and I was delighted by both him and Sussie. Given Derpy's smash success, I was surprised how small a role they played.
last night. I was of course expecting to love Derpy, and I was delighted by both him and Sussie. Given Derpy's smash success, I was surprised how small a role they played.
August 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
In what for us qualifies as being unusually current on pop culture, we watched KPop Demon Hunters
last night. I was of course expecting to love Derpy, and I was delighted by both him and Sussie. Given Derpy's smash success, I was surprised how small a role they played.
last night. I was of course expecting to love Derpy, and I was delighted by both him and Sussie. Given Derpy's smash success, I was surprised how small a role they played.
This should be a great concert. Mark is one of our cantors and is a phenomenal vocalist. Kiegan is an excellent cellist. I've not heard Ben play, though I would expect that he is similarly talented, and he will get to play on our superb Steinway.
This Sunday at 1:30 pm, we are hosting a summer blockbuster concert, featuring music from classic and modern films performed by:
Our cantor, Mark Billy, vocals and clarinet
Kiegan Ryan, cello
Ben Wagner, piano
Free will cash donation ($20-$40 suggested) at the door
Our cantor, Mark Billy, vocals and clarinet
Kiegan Ryan, cello
Ben Wagner, piano
Free will cash donation ($20-$40 suggested) at the door
July 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
This should be a great concert. Mark is one of our cantors and is a phenomenal vocalist. Kiegan is an excellent cellist. I've not heard Ben play, though I would expect that he is similarly talented, and he will get to play on our superb Steinway.
The sun smells beautiful tonight.
July 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The sun smells beautiful tonight.
Me: Those annoying Windows login screen thumbnails never show anything useful.
Windows:
Windows:
July 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Me: Those annoying Windows login screen thumbnails never show anything useful.
Windows:
Windows:
If you enjoy casual low-stakes Bingo, this is the event for you. Most games are played for your choice of a donated prize, and it's just $5 to play all night. There will also be a few games for cash prizes which you pay extra to play.
If you come to the cafe early, I might even sell you a hot dog.
If you come to the cafe early, I might even sell you a hot dog.
Tomorrow is the first night of our summer Bingo-Rama! For $5 you can play two cards all evening to win prizes. There will also be several cash games at an additional cost.
Bingo is from 6:00-8:45 pm. The Bingo Cafe opens at 5:30, selling hot dogs, veggie dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pop, and cookies.
Bingo is from 6:00-8:45 pm. The Bingo Cafe opens at 5:30, selling hot dogs, veggie dogs, sloppy joes, chips, pop, and cookies.
July 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
If you enjoy casual low-stakes Bingo, this is the event for you. Most games are played for your choice of a donated prize, and it's just $5 to play all night. There will also be a few games for cash prizes which you pay extra to play.
If you come to the cafe early, I might even sell you a hot dog.
If you come to the cafe early, I might even sell you a hot dog.
Heading to People's Pride. Wearing this hat so that people know I'm an ally.
June 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Heading to People's Pride. Wearing this hat so that people know I'm an ally.
I decided to go to the Y rather than go biking because it was drizzling when I was about to start my ride, and the map looked like it was going to get worse
So realistically I could have brought an umbrella.
So realistically I could have brought an umbrella.
June 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I decided to go to the Y rather than go biking because it was drizzling when I was about to start my ride, and the map looked like it was going to get worse
So realistically I could have brought an umbrella.
So realistically I could have brought an umbrella.
Hmm. I didn't cock up the mac and cheese as much as I feared. I guess sometimes it works to put in all the right ingredients even drastically in the wrong order.
June 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Hmm. I didn't cock up the mac and cheese as much as I feared. I guess sometimes it works to put in all the right ingredients even drastically in the wrong order.