I love minneapolis.

And it was not so long ago. Like, one generation. Like, when I got married in 2005, there were still smoking sections, from which the smell wafted into the rest of the coffee shop or restaurant.

I think people abroad don't understand how big this country is. We are over 1700km from Washington where I live. that's nearly the distance from London to Rome. the emotional distance is often just as great.

Alyssa Liu was so adorable, though. and Sarah Everhardt definitely deserved that podium.

Mariann is a wonderful human being and a wise, wise voice in these times.

huh. cool. here, you get the card, and it's yours forever and ever. You just need to get a new one for your local system if you move (minnesota).

innnnnteresting. may I ask what part of the world you're in?

you have to renew your card?!?

*I* didn't say it... ;)

I think you are maybe not a person.

my exact thought.

WTAF? I mean, great that your parents have neighbors watching the house while they're away, but....