Okay, so it may be inappropriate and immature, but does anyone else think this picture published in today’s DNT makes it look like the Prez and the Veep are about to do some Brokeback Mountain-style smoochin’?

Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Entry Being Auctioned off by Security Jewelers

If you or somebody you know were not selected in the lottery for the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, there is one more chance to obtain an entry! Security Jewelers, a dedicated Grandma’s Marathon sponsor, has graciously chosen to auction off the half marathon entry that they receive in return for sponsoring Grandma’s Marathon weekend. The auction is being held on eBay, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Junior League of Duluth to assist in their efforts to restore Playfront Park, an extremely popular park located on Duluth’s waterfront and used by citizens and tourists alike.
Follow this link to the auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310130227099

This event is a fundraiser for Duluth’s HOTDISH Militia. The HOTDISH (Hand Over the Decision It Should be Hers) Militia exists to insure reproductive justice for all women of the Northland. To accomplish this goal, the Militia provides community education, monetary support and legislative lobbying as needed

Friday, March 27, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Bohannon 90, University of Minnesota Duluth
Street: 1207 Ordean Court
City/Town: Duluth, MN
$5 – $15 sliding scale – all money goes to support the work of the Militia.

Here is some info about the film:
‘The Education of Shelby Knox’ is a documentary about the 15-year-old girl’s transformation from conservative Southern Baptist to liberal Christian and ardent feminist that parallels her fight for sex education and gay rights in Lubbock.

more info at:
http://www.incite-pictures.com/shelbyknox/index.html

Shelby’s blog:
http://www.shelbyknox.blogspot.com/

This event is sponsored by:
UMD Women’s Resource & Action Center, UMD Women’s Studies Department, Pro-Choice UMD, UMD QASU, HOTDISH Militia and the Duluth YWCA

Flash Geeks –
This is worth a look:
http://www.minnpost.com/minnov8/2009/03/24/7564/minnesotans_dive_in_big_time_at_sxsw_interactive

Gawd, I could waste hours on Flickr.

18 models needed
Female only
Casting March 28th at 3:00 pm
Locals only
AGE: 18-30 LOOK
Send email, contact # and attached pictures ASAP
Limited slots available.

Contact:

[email protected]
321-218-9133

Payrate: $150 dayrate- 20 percent agency fee. Working day March 29th
Prep day 28th, after casting—$100 – 20 percent agency fee.

…but my loss could be your gain!   I’ve taken a new job  in St. Paul and, as such, am selling my beloved little Lakeside house. 

Please stop by my OPEN HOUSE this Saturday, March 28th, from 1-3pm to see this place in person. If you can’t make it then, I will probably have another the following weekend at the same time (check the paper or my website).  

Front of house (taken before the new shingling was installed)

I really do think this place is uniquely charming– and not just because it’s mine.   It has a great layout, beautful crown moulding, tons of storage space, and a nice big backyard (complete with lilacs and apple trees).  Please visit www.909n49th.com for all of the details (& more photos) and contact info.

I bought this house in August, 2005 for $175,000– since then, it has been updated through-out, including converting from oil to a high-efficiency gas furnace, brand new roofing, new carpeting, new bathroom cabinets, etc.   But… sigh… the market is not what it was in 2005, so I’m letting this one go for $184,900.   Hopefully someone will love this house as much as I have.

View from Living Room to Dining Room