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Bee on Bee Balm

I took this picture of a Bumble Bee on Wild Bergamot yesterday while out for a walk.

Superhero: Boy Man!

I have been communicating by written notes with my 4-year-old son. I leave a note for him when I leave home and I have a note back from him when I get home. Yesterday he met me at the door with a cape and mask and he told me that he was a superhero called, "Boy Man!" Later, I found his note. He is definitely a superhero to me!

DO NOT FOLLOW

Unfortunately for Rinaldo, he had not yet learned to read English —and so he followed the truck into the work area where he was given a hardhat and a shovel...

9 Mile Creek Yesterday

Flooded Trail

Terrorist Cowards

http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/22/europe/germany-munich-shooting/index.html If you shoot children at McDonald's and say it is for Allah, I will tell you that God does not condone killing innocent children and you are a coward who deserves eradication.

Turkey Vulture

I photographed this Turkey Vulture today while walking in the 90+ degree (Fahrenheit), humid weather. I see these cool birds frequently in the warm months, but it is rare to see one so close that isn't flying. Turkey Vulture

CuTRis Speaks at GOP Convention: Plagiarizes Gettysburg Address

CuTRis Speaks at GOP Convention: Plagiarizes Gettysburg Address UnAssociated Press July 19, 2016 While delivering a speech at the GOP National Convention , it soon became apparent that CuTRis was plagiarizing the Gettysburg Address . In fact, the only original portion of the speech, before CuTRis was escorted out of the building by security, was "Don't vote for Trump." Grainy Cell Phone Picture

New Mission of Police

The new mission for police officers is quite simple really. Stop crime and stop murders without using force. Go into highly dangerous situations where guns are being used to commit murders; and don't use your gun while trying to stop the threats—especially when confronting a person of African ancestry. Do not pull anyone over for suspicious activity if they are of African ancestry; as this could lead to violent confrontation and subsequent protests. Be ready to stop violence without resorting to violence.

Deadly Confrontation with Police

Deadly Confrontation with Police UnAssociated Press July 15, 2016 A man with green skin was able to avoid a deadly confrontation with police today, by following all of their directions. 906 cameras recorded the routine traffic stop, but no one posted it on social media because it was uneventful and would serve no political agenda—other than how to act during a stop by police and how to respond appropriately and rationally. No protests are scheduled at this time.

Clinton Wants CuTRis for VP

Clinton Wants CuTRis for VP UnAssociated Press July 15, 2016 DFL candidate for President Hillary Clinton has asked CuTRis to be her running mate in the 2016 election this November. CuTRis , however, has refused due to ideological differences. Clinton will need to go with her second choice.

Trump Wants CuTRis for VP

Trump Wants CuTRis for VP UnAssociated Press July 15, 2016 GOP candidate for President Donald Trump has asked CuTRis to be his running mate in the 2016 election this November. CuTRis , however, has refused due to ideological differences. Trump will need to go with his second choice.

"White Allies"

"White Allies" UnAssociated Press July 14, 2016 Members of a group calling itself "White Allies," blocked southbound I35W in Minneapolis yesterday; during rush hour—in a protest to support Black Lives Matter. The 41 people arrested were charged after they jeopardized numerous lives by illegally blocking the busy freeway. Those arrested were released after getting the $78 bail money from other people who have jobs.

When You Realize

When you realize that you are really not important to someone you've known your entire life—who by most people's standards, you would assume that you were, it can be hurtful. Yet I have learned not to dwell too much on these things that I cannot control. If I did, I would undoubtedly be a very depressed individual. It is best to pretend that you don't care. This becomes slightly easier after decades of reinforcement.

Dragon Boat Festival 2016

http://www.dragonfestival.org/

Plainly Speaking

I surmise that the vinculum extractor series has truncated one or more of the transactional hypothesis. This may or may not create an 84.6% chance of a hedonistic upset of the automated divorce panels. I will monitor it.

Two Children Shot in N. Minneapolis

http://kstp.com/news/penn-lowry-north-minneapolis-shooting/4193804/?cat=1 As the world mourns for two adults shot by police recently, there is not apt to be any protests for the children shot by "stray" bullets during a gang related shooting in North Minneapolis. These children were innocent and did nothing to deserve this! Wake up people! This needs to stop! Update: 07/15/2016 http://kstp.com/news/north-minneapolis-drive-by-shooting-toddler-killed-charges/4201633/?cat=1

Cause and Effect

adjective 1. noting a relationship between actions or events such that one or more is the result of the other or others. The shooting of Philando Castile is a tragedy. It is also a time for everyone to be careful how they react to it. Governor Mark Dayton has said this would not have happened if Castile had been white; though we still do not have all the facts of what had happened prior to the now widely viewed video taken by Castile’s girlfriend. Because of this, I believe that Mark Dayton has contributed to the public unrest. This is cause and effect. It might be a good time for all of us to think about the cause and effect of what each one of us does and says. It is possible that the officer who shot Castile was reacting to the fact that a disproportional number of gun related murders are committed by young black men. Because of this, the officer may have been more likely to distrust a young black man with a gun (even if the gun was legal). It might not be right or politically...

There's a Mosquito in the House!

Don't you hate when a mosquito gets in the house?

I've Heard Too Many Lies...

The video , now on CNN, is very disturbing. It is disturbing because a man is dying from a gunshot wound. It is disturbing because the officer who shot him is still pointing his weapon at him. It is disturbing because we don't see what happened prior to the fatal shot. We don't see any reason for it; because the video starts after the man has been shot. It is disturbing because it happened close to home. But most disturbing of all, may be that the man's girlfriend was posting it live on Facebook—which I have to say, would not be what I would be doing in her position. In fact, an angry commentary of the whole thing (which while sensationalizing it, CNN also found that they must "bleep" out much of the audio) would not be my primary concern at that moment. Is that what you are supposed to do??? If someone you care about is shot right next to you do you grab your phone and make sure to get it on Facebook? The entire thing is so very disturbing. And I (and everyone...

Boost vs Booze

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Urban Wildlife

Painted Turtle - Wood Lake Nature Center Baby Black Bullheads - Wood Lake Nature Center Non-Native Goldfish - Wood Lake Nature Center Great Blue Heron - Como Lake