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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 21h

My son and I drove in the rain this morning, listening to Tom’s favorite band (INXS), to visit his grave. On the way home we got carving pumpkins for our Halloween party. Tom’s October birthday meant the spooky season was our favorite. Jack-o-lanterns, costumes, trick or treating. We loved it all.

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 21h

My brother Tom would have turned 55 today. He only made it to 18. I can only imagine what our lives would be like if we’d gotten to grow up and grow older together.

A headstone for son & brother Thomas O. Morrow October 14, 1970 to May 9, 1989

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 2d

I intended to get out for a lunch walk but the orange one has claimed my lap and is purring.

An orange tabby cat curled up on their spare human’s lap.

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 2d

It was a lovely but gloomy afternoon on the West Bank.

A bearded man holding a small dog wearing a colorful jacket.

Musicians Liz Draper, Jeremy Ylvisaker, Suwal Singh, and Alan Sparhawk performing outdoors under a tent in Edna’s Park

Flyer for a free outdoor show featuring musicians Liz Draper, Jeremy Ylvisaker, Suwal Singh, and Alan Sparhawk

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 3d

Hajime oversaw our game of Red Dragon Inn this morning but Gigi was disinterested this time.

An orange cat sitting inside a board game box

A young bearded man playing a board game

A bespectacled person playing a board game

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 4d

@shannonwheeler.bsky.social It was so nice to finally meet you in person!

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 7d

A few photos I took at different Darsombra shows.

Ann Everton performing as half of Darsombra

Ann Everton wearing a giant insect mask while performing as half of Darsombra

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 7d

Still in shock that we’ve lost such a vibrant, joyful person. I first met Ann and Brian in Amsterdam in March 2019 and was lucky to spend some time with them whenever their band, Darsombra, performed in the Twin Cities.
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann, organized by Nicole Evanshaw

As you're aware, Ann Everton tragically lost her life on October 3, as she and Brian… Nicole Evanshaw needs your support for Stand with Brian in Memory of Ann

www.gofundme.com

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 12d

My 26 yo son got a text from a friend this morning. Inviting him to see The Stepford Wives (1975) at the Trylon. There's no way my kid would watch that with me but I’m glad he’s going. When I was his age and younger I was seeing movies like Rosemary's Baby & Dr. Strangelove at the Oak Street.

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 13d

This photo was taken earlier today, before I upset our sweet cats. They didn’t know their day would include a visit from the mobile vet. Our orange boy has already been seen and is pissed. Our tuxedo girl is currently being vaccinated and having her claws trimmed. I hope she will forgive me.

An adorable tuxedo cat and an orange tabby cat sitting together in a window.

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method han @hannahmhron.bsky.social · 14d

RIP CONRAD. a true first ave legend

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 14d

*for our anniversary. Darned typos.

Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 14d

Also, the all vegan Trio is closing after their lease ends next month and LynLake Brewery is closing after 11 years. racketmn.com/say-hello-to...

Say Hello to Kizzo, Goodbye to LynLake Brewery, and See Ya Soon to a Bunch of Other Restaurants - Racket

A whole lotta ch-ch-ch-changes in the September Racket Restaurant Roundup.

racketmn.com

Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 14d

In other news, Petite León is closing at the end of the year. It's where my partner and I went on our first date and planned to return to four our anniversary. mspmag.com/eat-and-drin...

Petite León Is Closing, but Don't Cry Yet

R.I.P. Basque cheesecake and piquillo peppers—but the restaurant's owners and staff are bringing a new "cool but humble," value-driven neighborhood bar to the space.

mspmag.com

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 15d

Strange feelings. I’ve been sitting at my desk for the first time since I was laid off. Updating my resume while looking through the limited selection of job openings in my area of expertise. Some are hybrid but in other states. At least Gigi joined me this afternoon.

An adorable tuxedo cat curled up on a bed making air biscuits.

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 15d

I'd planned to make some apple crisp today but it's too damned hot.

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 15d

Nice. Minnesota is usually a lot further along this time of year.

Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 16d

It’s 87° out and nearly October. No wonder the leaves are still green.

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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 17d

Every good programmer I know has been saying this to me for months; meanwhile every not-great programmer I know has been trying to outsource their work to ai, causing more issues/delays than they if did it themselves.

A lot of these tools only seem good to people who are not great at their jobs.

Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 17d

“In a new report, management consultants Bain & Company found that despite being ‘one of the first areas to deploy generative AI,’ the ‘savings have been unremarkable’ in programming.”

AI Coding Is Massively Overhyped, Report Finds

The AI industry's claims about AI coding assistants boosting productivity significantly appear to be massively overblown, per a new report.

futurism.com

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 18d

Another day, another walk in a new-to-me park. This time one with a treetop trail and river access at the lovely Mississippi Gateway Regional Park.

A nonbinary person wearing sunglasses and headphones taking a selfie on a park trail.

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Maggie Hennefeld @hennefem.bsky.social · Sep 2

Full schedule is live for the 2025 Arab Film Festival (Sept 24-28) in Mpls! Highlights include Palestinian shorts, Catharsis dance night, free outdoor screening of Elia Suleiman's DIVINE INTERVENTION, & EAST OF NOON + Q&A w/Hala Elkoussy. 🎞️🍉🇵🇸 @miznaarabart.bsky.social

tcaff25.eventive.org/schedule

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Sharyn 🍉 @sharynmorrow.com · 20d

I totally get that. If I wait too long between acupuncture and massage therapy sessions, the back of my skull lights up in occipital neuralgia pain. I messed up the cadence in the Spring and paid the price. I’m finally back on track again.

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