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Lisa
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Greetings from Central Minnesota
Econ, politics and old movies

(Mute #TCMParty if it's not your cuppa)
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Good morning from Central Minnesota
The same deck covered in a heavy blanket of snow. The pile on the coffee table looks like an eight-inch fluffy, white mattress.
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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"Wet Judy"
Archaic term for slightly under-baked custard pie
Vinegar or Desperation Pie popular during the Depression features a browned dimpled crust, a custard filling and a dark brown top
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Do you have a moment to rate Vinegar Pie?
A slice of vinegar pie showing a golden pinched crust, a custard filling and a dark brown, caramelized top.
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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First snowfall of the winter begins (finally!) in Central MN

#Snow #MNWX
An outdoor deck features black railings and a black iron coffee table. Everything is lightly coated in snow, but the grooves between the planks are still visible.
November 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Michael Burry:
"Short with me if you want your portfolio to live"

#NVDA #Nvidia
Kyle Reese's character in the first "Terminator" movie tells Sarah she needs to come with him if she wants to live. They are crouched down in a smoky bar, a candle lit on a table behind them.
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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"What is this?? Art for Basils?!"
Plastic McCormick branded jar of basil leaves. The leaf fragments are brown, but the image on the label is fresh, green basil leaves.
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Native son Seann William Scott is 49 years young and ready to take the call
Minnesota-born actor Seann William Scott wears a dark suit jacket over a navy blue shirt and blue striped tie. He looks off camera with a bemused half smile.
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Here's the neon sign

(Blue Owl stopped accepting redemptions for the private fund four days ago, but has since said it plans to reinstate that program in the first quarter of next year. 😂)
A flow chart title "Accounting decisions Meta appears to be making about its data-center joint venture with Blue Owl" shows that Meta decided to keep the investment off their balance sheet to avoid taking "potentially significant losses."
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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#MillCore

#AllThatHeavenAllows
#TCMParty
Improbably architected barn-cum-mill exterior from the Douglas Sirk film "All That Heaven Allows" features a large mill wheel glued to a barn glued to another structure. It's autumn and brownish-orange leaves paper the distance. Improbably interior shot from "All That Heaven Allows" features Jane Wyman's character standing before a wall of windows so enormous it would cost a fortune to heat. A deer is on the other side looking confused. Rock Hudson's character languishes on the sofa in light blue PJs, covered by a blanket.
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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We have entered a six month contractual partnership

We appreciate your good wishes and thank you for your support
Tartan blue and green plaid shirt hoody; it looks warm and comfy
November 18, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Tom Wilkinson's "Michael Clayton" characters walks down a brick-lined city street while carrying a bundle of 16 baguettes in a brown paper bag. His right hand is raised to his mouth in a fearful gesture.
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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Make ahead: Roast squash and red onion. Cook, drain barley. Freeze those components.

Service: Thaw, then warm squash, onion and barley. Toss with vinaigrette (love apple cider vinegar dressing for this), pecans and greens.
Roasted squash, onion, barley, pecans mixed with greens and dressed in an apple cider vinegar vinaigrette
November 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Know what was a common promotion prize during 1970s Stagflation?

Groceries
Twin Cities TV station KSTP "Grocery Giveaway" promotion features the chance to win a $250 VISA gift card in groceries
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Roasted squash and red onion, barley, toasted pecans, greens in an apple cider vinegar dressing

(Similar to this www.thekitchn.com/thanksgiving... with barley subbed in for the lentils)
Colorful mix of orange squash cubes, ivory barley, mixed greens, and pecans on a blue plate
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Me when the AI bubble bursts.
Morris Day of Morris Day and The Time purses his lips while holding his wristwatch up and looking at the viewer. He wears an impressive pompadour, a yellow and black brocade jacket and a white shirt with narrow black tie. Several clocks are hung on the wall behind him. The superimposed letters ask "WHAT TIME IS IT?"
November 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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"The unanticipated simultaneous collapse of the AI sector and bank run on so-called 'stable coins' destabilized US Treasury markets and prevented Central Banks from responding meaningfully"
In the miniseries "Chernobyl" a scientist explains how it all went so bad so quickly, pointing to his right to a series of facts on blue cards.
November 9, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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And he could wear the hell out of any outfit:
Actor Joel McCrea in the Hitchcock movie "Foreign Correspondent," leans on a furled umbrella while wearing white pajamas and a black bowler hat. He is tipping to his right, left leg crossed over right, with his left hand in the small front pocket of the PJ top. Actor Joel McCrea in the comedy "The More the Merrier" wearing a vertical-striped bathrobe and a small white towel draped around his neck. He's gesturing with an upraised left fist. Actors Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake in the movie "Sullivan's Travels," both wearing white bathrobes. She sits on his lap and he's leaning his head into her left shoulder. Both look off into the distance solemnly.
November 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Deeply satisfying NYT front page rn:
Screenshot of New York Times front page at 10:52 pm on Nov 4 leads with "Mamdani's Improbable Run Ends in Victory" with a predominantly blue map of the metro voting results. The next story is "Democrat Wins N.J. Governor's Race Over Trump-Based Opponent.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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My glee when a certain event happens
Runner in the 2025 World Series smiles, right hand and right foot raised, as he slides onto base. He looks very happy.
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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And with a chandelier overhead??
Photo from Dear Leader showing his gaudy, Temu remodel of the Lincoln bathroom. A toilet sits next to a large, un-draped window, below an ornate, crystal chandelier.
October 31, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Main character in the movie "Showgirls" gestures excitedly to a black dress she is wearing, saying "Thanks, I bought it at Versayce" (mis-pronouncing Versace).
October 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Uber's arrived:
Peter Falk playing detective Columbo approaches his antique car, his left hand raised and pointing an index finger. His basset hound, a nameless stray, peers out from the passenger window.
October 31, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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#Elsbeth is doing full-on #MyFairLady Cecil Beaton worship tonight and I am HERE FOR IT
In an image from an Elsbeth episode, a blonde character stands clutching a black notebook and wearing olive trousers and a cream colored, thick turtleneck sweater. Elsbeth stands behind her sporting a replica of the My Fair Lady Ascot race outfit: a confection of white trimmed with black-and-white striped breast bow, hip accent and hobble ribbon. Her hat is an enormous white crown over a white lace snood. White ostrich feathers fan out from the top.
October 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Seems like a pretty good deal what with the medical care feature
Screen shot of Minnesota real estate listing. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is priced at $594.900, including fireplace, vaulted ceiling, single story, laundry room and medical care features.
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Post something awesome and you'll have a November as wonderful as the image
1953 Harper's Bazaar magazine cover features a slim model wearing black ski pants, heavy off-white ski mittens, an orange and black plaid jacket and matching hood. She gazes into the distance, open-mouthed, peering out from orange aviator-style ski goggles.
October 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM