At today’s Minnesota Card Show I built my Alakazam and Perrserker collections. Tyler loves collecting and it is a fun thing to do together. When I played D&D I was always a Wizard hence the connection with Alakazam. My lineage is very Nordic, hence Perrserker, a Viking Pokémon. https://www.cardshowmn.com/

Bulbapedia

Alakazam (Pokémon)

Bulbapedia

Perrserker (Pokémon)

We all got Pokémon packs from Journey Together to try our luck at the Minnesota Card Show. https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/expansions/journey-together/ https://www.cardshowmn.com

Checking out Pokémon cards at the big Minnesota Card Show event! https://www.cardshowmn.com

Finland the happiest country for the seventh year running. "Yet some argue that the real reason is that the Finns sweat out their negative thoughts. Finland has roughly 3.5m saunas, more than one per two Finns." I enjoy sauna and it is notable that it is extremely meditative, which we know has benefits, and notably you phones and mobile devices don’t even work in them. Coincidence or part of the benefit? 🤔 https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/04/04/the-secret-behind-the-worlds-happiest-country

Tammy and I saw The Ballad of Wallis Island tonight at Edina 4. The movie was delightful. Tim Key was particularly good in a very restrained way. Great story.

The Ballad of Wallis Island - Wikipedia

Mann Theatres - Edina 4, EDINA, MN

Mann Theatres - Family Owned Movie Theaters in Minnesota

Tim Key - Wikipedia

Florence with Barry Hess

Florence with Barry Hess

One of the ways that a blog can be a gift is to give others the option to go on journeys with you to locations far away. In 2023 our family took a ...

Finished 3.97 mile walk in 78.2 minutes (19.7 min/mile). Whole family took a lap around Lake Harriet. Ran into Darin from Urban Wing.🚶‍♂️

Urban Wing

Urban Wing

The NorthUp: Nature-inspired saunas that transform lives. Patent Pending. Sauna stoves, building material, and accessories. Sauna rentals and events.

“the loss of the ability to contemplate — which, among other things, leads to the absolutization of vita activa — is also responsible for the hysteria and nervousness of modern society.” — Byung-Chul Han, The Burnout Society

I am trying a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for the first time. I got a Stelo unit on a recommendation. I am very curious to learn how I react to various foods and activities. 🤓

Stelo

Stelo Wearable Glucose Biosensor | No Prescription CGM | Stelo by Dexcom

Stelo is a non-prescription glucose biosensor that tracks glucose 24/7 – suitable for adults (18+ years) not on insulin and those interested in t...

📍 A nice Sunday morning for some donuts from Baker’s Wife.

4200 S 28th Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55406 United States

Telling Stories with Maps

Telling Stories with Maps

These days we mostly interact with maps in a singular, digital manner. However, if you want to have a guaranteed way to get a conversation going in...

POAP Planing for Minnebar 19

POAP Planing for Minnebar 19

I’m going to distribute a POAP for Minnebar 19! This isn’t official (yet) — but something I’m doing for the community. I’...

Into the Wild

Into the Wild

Mazie and I watched Into the Wild tonight. I first saw this in 2008 and read the book a month later. I told Mazie I thought she would like the stor...

Florida Spring Break: Day 7

Florida Spring Break: Day 7

Up at 7am to head back to Orlando. 7:30a Drive to Orlando Great day at Discovery Cove. Fabulous time in Crazy Train Escape Room. Return car, get to...

Roundabout flight plan from MCO to MSP to avoid storms.

Florida Spring Break: Day 6

Florida Spring Break: Day 6

Tammy and Mazie go for run around St. Augustine. Warm and humid morning. Jamie and Tyler hang out at Airbnb. Head to Blue Hen Cafe for breakfast. C...

Cool to see the Apple Sports app just got support for F1! 🏁 This app is how I connect to almost all sports I care about now.

This Airbnb in St. Augustine has a great vibe. The tiny pool is actually a “cool tub” with a chiller for the hot summers.

I remember 10-year-old me being envious of the cool Pinewood Derby cars my cousins Josh and Jarvis had made in Scouts. “It’s strange the stuff we remember” — indeed.

Pinewood

Happy Spring to you. Less than nine shopping months until Christmas. Carol Olney, of Lignite, recently posted a picture on social media of a news s...

Blogging as a Gift

Blogging as a Gift

Engagement is the powerful drug of social platforms. Sometimes it is blatant and in your face, such as a notice that your post is trending. More of...