Fast Friends at Lake Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun) About a zillion years ago at The Punchline nightclub in San Francisco, I heard a hilarious bit by (a then unknown) Rob Schneider recounting the various usages of the word “Dude.” As in . . . #1. Greeting (“Dude!”); #2. Approval (“Du-u-u-de!”, upbeat); #3. Disapproval (“d-u-d-e,” in a low tone);...Read More
Fast Friends at Lake Calhoun About a zillion years ago at The Punchline nightclub in San Francisco, I heard a hilarious bit by (a then unknown) Rob Schneider recounting the various usages of the word “Dude.” As in . . . #1. Greeting (“Dude!”); #2. Approval (“Du-u-u-de!”, upbeat); #3. Disapproval (“d-u-d-e,” in a low tone); #4. Warily,...Read More
. . . . Housing Market, That Is Never mind the heat and humidity the past week . . . how hot is the Southwest Minneapolis housing market? At least for well-priced, well marketed homes under $400k . . . very (hot). Instant Multiples The home at 3537 Aldrich — listed for $339,900 by Edina...Read More
“Go West North Young Man” Which city had the warmest weather yesterday? A. Los Angeles B. Phoenix C. Miami D. Minneapolis Correct answer: “D.” (the Twin Cities were a balmy 92° yesterday). No, it doesn’t make any sense to me. But, it sure was nice! See also, “Winter Humor: Minnesota vs. Miami (& Elsewhere).“Read More
Calendar Confusion What follows “September-in-August?” “August-in-September.” After an unusually chilly late August, with overnight lows in the 40’s(!), the Twin Cities is now being treated(?) to an unusually muggy stretch in the high 80’s. Natives know that such schizophrenic weather is par for the course locally.Read More