I am CuTRis

We've spent part of the last two weekends visiting Caponi Art Park . Here are a couple of pictures I took...

Middle America Party UnAssociated Press October 1, 2010 Among the 47 great things that Cutris has already done just this morning, he announced the creation of the Middle America Party . Cutris , most noted for his exploits while running for President in 2008, explained that there is way too much fighting between Democrats and Republicans. Cutris is urging all voters to cast their votes for third-party candidates to "teach those two-party idiots to put the country first!" "Eventually," Cutris said, "there will actually be Middle America Party candidates. But until then, voters should select suitable third-party candidates." Asked if he would once again run for political office, Cutris just smiled and then ran away.

G, Please let it all be good this time. Thanks, K.

Cutris Flies UnAssociated Press September 29, 2010 The picture confirms the rumors, that Cutris has begun to fly. Everyone knows that Cutris has flown before . But now, he doesn't even need an airplane! According to winesses, Cutris flew off into the sunset--creating a sonic boom .

Cutris Tried Out for Spice UnAssociated Press September 23, 2010 The UnAssociated Press recently learned that in 1994, Cutris tried out for the pop singing group that would later become known as The Spice Girls . Apparently the group was originally supposed to be five women and one man. Cutris was the finalist for the male role, but was later "bumped" out, so it could become an all girl group. That decision made by unnamed promoters, removed "Cutris Spice" from the singing group forever.

I took this photo of a "car wash" sign in the dark from a distance. A little editing changed the entire meaning. I know... it's weird huh? So what do you want from me anyway???

I was discussing the difference between pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce with Pete and Dave (from the band I'm in). The spice Fennel came up. I began to wonder if you were putting Fennel seed into a jar, if you might need a funnel ? I decided that this would be called, funneling your fennel. Somehow, this combination of words sounded, "pornographic." If you funnel your fennel , does that make you a fennel funneler? Hidden Camera Fennel Funnel

An Interview with Cutris UnAssociated Press September 17, 2010 UAP - The UnAssociated Press Archives are filled with stories about you. Do you ever get sick of reading about yourself? Cutris - No… yes… Hell yes! UAP - Is it the way you're portrayed, or what disturbs you about it? Cutris - No, it’s cool. UAP - You’re often in some altercation or scandal, does that ever bother you? Cutris - I can’t worry about crap like that. UAP - Like what specifically? Cutris - Huh? UAP - Let me ask you this, what are your plans for the future? Cutris - I’m probably going to hangout. UAP - Are there any new adventures on the horizon? Perhaps chasing terrorists in the Middle East, or maybe going to the Moon? Cutris - No, I’ve already done that. UAP - Exactly! What does, Cutris do now, that he hasn’t already done before? Cutris - I might go to the Mall. UAP - I can see this is going nowhere… is there anything you really hate? Cutris - No… yes… Hell yes! UAP - Now we’re getting som...

Cutris Kills Fly UnAssociated Press September 14, 2010 This photo of Cutris appeared today on the news-wire. Cutris is shown with his trophy, Green Bottle Fly . Armed with only a fly-swatter, Cutris is said to have taken the huge beast without assistance in a struggle that lasted nearly 40 minutes!

It had been awhile since I visited St. Anthony Main , so I have included a few photos I took of this scenic place in Minneapolis.

Yesterday my wife and I went to the Oktoberfest at St. Anthony Main in Minneapolis. After walking around, I decided that I would have a beer--since it was Oktoberfest. There were signs everywhere that said "beer/cider = 4 tickets, wine = 5 tickets." This same sign was even at the ticket booth. However, when I went to buy my beer after purchasing 4 tickets, I discovered that an additional ticket (tickets were $1 each) was needed to get a wristband. Feeling like I was being taken advantage of, I went back to the ticket booth and asked for my money back--since the sign clearly made no mention of the additional charge. The man in the booth refused and said tickets were "nonrefundable." I asked him to let me speak to someone who could help me and he claimed that was him, and the tickets were nonrefundable. Eventually, as he may have sensed that I wanted to punch him in the head, he told me to sell the tickets myself. So, I stood next to his ticket counter until I found ...

Perhaps this is better referred to as "Dumb and Dumber." There is an Imam in New York City, who for some reason wants to build a mosque on "Ground Zero," where the World Trade Center was blown up. Then in Florida, there is Reverend Jones, who wants to have a mass burning of qur'an s to commemorate the anniversary of 9-1-1 . Neither idea is illegal, but neither is particularly wise. All that is likely to be accomplished by either one of these proposals, is hostility and elevated outrage and anger. The mosque can legally be built on "Ground Zero," but it may be better for all if it were put somewhere else. Qur'ans can be burned (as can bibles, etc.), but it is not very respectful--even if it is a protected form of protest in the USA. So why do it? Well, it appears to be getting lots of "face time" on television for the "Dumb and Dumber" people involved. Perhaps we should ignore them...

Everyone has stress in their lives. Different people stress out about different things. I once read that most adults may have some degree of Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder . This condition is most often associated with the horrors of warfare, but what about the other very real stresses that people endure over long periods of time? My own stress comes from various different things, but my extremely negative experiences in the workplace (especially while at Hennepin County), may have made the biggest impact on me. Normally, I have an easy time falling asleep, but a bad situation that is impossible to get away from (as in a daily job in a bad economy with few jobs), can interfere with my sleep and therefore my life. What's more, I hardly think that I am alone. Though my employment has greatly improved, certain events can trigger the feelings associated with the "contaminated workplace" I fled from years ago. Here is a hypothetical situation that could illustrate this point. ...

Cutris Generates Electricity September 7, 2010 UnAssociated Press Apparently Cutris has begun to generate electricity. In an interview yesterday, he said that it was his attempt to be "more green ."

"I should never have said I 'needed a hand'!"

This picture says, "EXTRA DWI ENFORCEMENT THRU LABOR DAY" I'm not sure it is a good idea to force people to get DWI's!

September! Where did the summer go???

If "No Trespassing Violators" (i.e. zero {0}) will be Prosecuted, then what is the point of putting up the sign???

Cutris Lays Giant Egg August 29, 2010 UnAssociated Press Cutris was seen at the Minnesota State Fair with Marvin the Martian . Shortly after, Cutris had apparently laid a giant egg! Just what Cutris and Marvin are planning is anyone's guess!

Ummm... really? Wow... well there's nothing weird about that! I really hope that "Pleasureland" isn't near that place where the cows are... I realize there is probably a legitimate explanation for this one. That said, a "Nebulizer" sounds to me like a weapon from Star Trek , or maybe some kind of sex toy. "The congressman was caught with his pants down, with a prostitute and a nebulizer!"