Smell Gibson
@smellgibson.bsky.social
Minnesota guy, trying to ask the right questions
“Unencumbered by the thought process”
“Unencumbered by the thought process”
I my opinion Minneapolis is a good Minas Tirith and St. Paul is Osgilliath
November 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I my opinion Minneapolis is a good Minas Tirith and St. Paul is Osgilliath
Only Olson was able to get them to be conservative enough to actually get enough votes to win, and he had to lose first to do it.
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Only Olson was able to get them to be conservative enough to actually get enough votes to win, and he had to lose first to do it.
I'd encourage you to read up on how the original Farmer-Labor party was born. They stole the F-L name from an alliance with the Nonpartisan Leaguers, and their first few attempts at real power were completely wasted by appearing too radical and controversial.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I'd encourage you to read up on how the original Farmer-Labor party was born. They stole the F-L name from an alliance with the Nonpartisan Leaguers, and their first few attempts at real power were completely wasted by appearing too radical and controversial.
I think such a project is folly.
The far better course of action is to wrest control of the party we already have. To officially divide ourselves invites confusion and a much bigger loss if we fail.
The far better course of action is to wrest control of the party we already have. To officially divide ourselves invites confusion and a much bigger loss if we fail.
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I think such a project is folly.
The far better course of action is to wrest control of the party we already have. To officially divide ourselves invites confusion and a much bigger loss if we fail.
The far better course of action is to wrest control of the party we already have. To officially divide ourselves invites confusion and a much bigger loss if we fail.
Reaction was the beating heart of a lot of OG "punk" stuff and why so many of the punk rock boomers went MAGA as soon as they were old enough to feel nostalgia
November 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Reaction was the beating heart of a lot of OG "punk" stuff and why so many of the punk rock boomers went MAGA as soon as they were old enough to feel nostalgia
In the great long term I think the only way to recreate a Nicollet-Mall-type experience in Downtown would be to get our own Union Depot but make any transfers be a block away, with arcades of small retail that people have to go through to get there.
November 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In the great long term I think the only way to recreate a Nicollet-Mall-type experience in Downtown would be to get our own Union Depot but make any transfers be a block away, with arcades of small retail that people have to go through to get there.
Unpopular is right! That tune is etched into my eardrums better than even the As It Happens theme.
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Unpopular is right! That tune is etched into my eardrums better than even the As It Happens theme.
It's a bit, you worry too much
October 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
It's a bit, you worry too much
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The Van Houten District
October 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The Van Houten District
"Happy people do not write."
What an excellent phrase, especially before a few hundred words.
What an excellent phrase, especially before a few hundred words.
October 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
"Happy people do not write."
What an excellent phrase, especially before a few hundred words.
What an excellent phrase, especially before a few hundred words.
The Loyal Order of the Moose!
August 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The Loyal Order of the Moose!
They're going crazy about your name on the other site:
August 23, 2025 at 2:50 AM
They're going crazy about your name on the other site:
Let me know how it goes!
August 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Let me know how it goes!
Robert Bly had some good (and some very weird) writings/lectures on this topic, especially the connection and relationship between men and their fathers.
August 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Robert Bly had some good (and some very weird) writings/lectures on this topic, especially the connection and relationship between men and their fathers.
I have basically stopped getting any reaction over the past few years.
I only get a spot if I scratch a bite right after it happens, but they're never itchy right away.
I only get a spot if I scratch a bite right after it happens, but they're never itchy right away.
August 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I have basically stopped getting any reaction over the past few years.
I only get a spot if I scratch a bite right after it happens, but they're never itchy right away.
I only get a spot if I scratch a bite right after it happens, but they're never itchy right away.
Way faster than me, too! Until I see otherwise you get the record!
July 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Way faster than me, too! Until I see otherwise you get the record!
I started pretty early to try and beat the heat!
Here's a map of places along the route that have drinking fountains:
Here's a map of places along the route that have drinking fountains:
July 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I started pretty early to try and beat the heat!
Here's a map of places along the route that have drinking fountains:
Here's a map of places along the route that have drinking fountains:
Here are our sister states' routes for the unfamiliar:
July 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Here are our sister states' routes for the unfamiliar:
I did it in a pretty leisurely 2 hours, but it can definitely be done a lot faster!
July 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I did it in a pretty leisurely 2 hours, but it can definitely be done a lot faster!