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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 10/05/2026

I recognize this is an unpopular opinion in downtown Saint Paul circles, but the nostalgia for what was the downtown skyway system is unhealthy. We're not going to have the vitality to support both a vibrant skyway network and vibrant streetscapes. www.edwardjensen.net/posts/2026/2... #dtstpaul

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On Saint Paul: The Skyways

With a new mayor in Saint Paul, can we set aside incrementalism for bold thinking?

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 15/04/2026

Fun Fact: If you miss a turn on the U of Minnesota campus, you have to drive to Wisconsin to make a U-turn to try again.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 21/03/2026

Minnesota just needs to get out of the way. Traditional ride-hailing companies still continue to thrive in places where driverless cars exist. (See: Phoenix.) www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

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Self-driving cars are here. Minnesota lawmakers debate how to regulate them

The expansion of driverless vehicles into Minnesota has state lawmakers racing to set guardrails.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 19/01/2026

I feel like this is possibly the definitive arrangement of "Lift Every Voice and Sing"? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzik... #EJnotes

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Lift Every Voice and Sing

YouTube video by Keith Lockhart - Topic

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 17/01/2026

There have been a lot of stories lately trying to reckon social media. The arguments are the same. Instead, let's think about infrastructure planning and how to back up your public thinking. A blog is boring. That's the point. www.edwardjensen.net/posts/2026/2... #BoringIT

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Blogging as boring

The Internet is still what you want it to be. I want mine to be boring.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 13/01/2026

But it seems like most of the "advocacy" for the skyway system is based on a nostalgia of what it was. Sadly, downtown lacks the vibrancy to have BOTH a thriving skyway network AND vibrant streets. www.edwardjensen.net/posts/2026/2... #dtstpaul

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On Saint Paul: The Skyways

With a new mayor in Saint Paul, can we set aside incrementalism for bold thinking?

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 02/01/2026

This thing is my most photographed thing. A gem of #dtphx, still effortlessly floating above Civic Space Park www.edwardjensen.net/photos/2026/...

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Hello, again

Edward Jensen is a nonprofit technology professional who writes about the intersection of technology and mission-driven impact work.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 02/01/2026

Now that I have been in Saint Paul for 3 years, and starting to be involved in its civic fabric, perhaps it’s time to start writing about it. It is an interesting topic. www.edwardjensen.net/posts/2026/2... #eddieonsaintpaul #stpaul #dtstpaul

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On Saint Paul: The Skyways

With a new mayor in Saint Paul, can we set aside incrementalism for bold thinking?

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 02/01/2026

With Waymo testing in Minneapolis (not Saint Paul, which makes no sense), the naysayers are out. The same criticisms were had when it launched in Phoenix. (Also, yes, i was one of them.) It's fine. The bad stuff you predict didn't happen in Phoenix. www.startribune.com/waymo-driver...

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Waymo is coming. How will robocars deal with wintry Minneapolis roads?

Waymo is currently operating in temperate cities. It’s not clear how the vehicles will handle ice and snow, but there are local examples to learn from.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 29/12/2025

I bought a 28mm pancake lens for my Canon R7. Is it the best lens? Oh goodness no. But is it great for informal shots? Oh goodness yes. Expect to see this space active with that! www.edwardjensen.net/photos/

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Photography

Edward Jensen is a nonprofit technology professional who writes about the intersection of technology and mission-driven impact work.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 26/12/2025

It's been almost a year, but I've made quite a lot of progress on my website. It's amazing how much stuff you have to think of when you have to maintain everything, not rely on others to do so. I have learned so much!

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

In an otherwise dim year, what a spot of brightness to join with the worldwide community to listen in and commentate along with others during #9lc. Happy Christmas to you all, and let's do this next year?

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

Now the big question (at least for those of us listening to the @mpr.org stream): will Michael Barone talk over the first organ voluntary? #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

Pace yourselves, we have 7 verses of "O come all ye faithful" today #9lc #word

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Scott Gunn @scottagunn.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Ah, yes, our annual celebration of the famous Bethlehem harbor. So much maritime traffic in the **checks notes** Judean mountains. #9lc 🕯️

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

I’m not normally the biggest fan of “I saw three ships,” but that was a respectable treatment. #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

Is this the most Rutter-iest of the Rutters? #9lc

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Rob Colley @welshracer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

yes go on dear cough your guts up live on BBC Radio 4 #9LC

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

Looking ahead after the 8th lesson and the second Rutter, we have yet another setting of "I saw three ships". Which marine vessel will be our tempo guide? #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

We are now firmly in the "Carols for Choirs" portion of the program #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

The first of two Sir John Rutter carols on the program this year #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

...but that said, this is definitely one of my favourite Christmas carols. Wish it was more popular on these shores. #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

That was a jarring transition between the Britten and "Unto us is born a Son" #9lc

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WOR$T GIRL IN ACADEMIA @medievaliste.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Now That's What I Call Bruckner™️ #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

If you thought Anton Bruckner was just bold and bossy symphonic works, let me introduce you to his choral works! #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

The way the Portman just tailed off after the last line - "Some blessed Hope, whereof he knew / And I was unaware" - poignant. #9lc

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Brian Ellison @ptsbrian.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

It is the hymn of our age: "Yet with the woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the angel-strain have rolled Two thousand years of wrong; And man, at war with man, hears not The love-song which they bring: O hush the noise, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing!" Amen! #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

COMMISSIONED CAROL ALERT (after the fourth lesson) Rachel Portman's treatment of "The Darkling Thrush" by Thomas Hardy #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

This is the proper tune for "It came upon the midnight clear" and I will fight you otherwise. #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

I'm normally a RVW fanboy, but Philip Ledger's treatment of the Sussex Carol is my favorite. #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

This Maconchy "Nowell sing we now all and some / In Bethlehem in that fair city" is always delightful. #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

Ah, yes, the Boris Ord "Adam lay ybounden". And not performed like a speed contest! Delicious phrasing from the choir #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

There have been some good chorister readings of the first lesson in recent years. #9lc

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 24/12/2025

A very safe descant choice for "Once in royal David's city" to open up the 2025 #9lc

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dr worldwide™️ @imanimosley.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

i know we haven’t talked about it much because of the state of things but tomorrow is Christmas Eve which means it’s time for #9LC! don’t forget to download the service in advance (linked below). i’ll be here as always, come join me! www.kings.cam.ac.uk/rsdam/festiv...

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A Festival Of Nine Lessons And Carols 2025 Service (PDF)

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 23/12/2025

On the one hand, it’s great Phoenix finally has its Micro Center. On the other hand, it’s far nicer than the one in Minneapolis. This is conflicting!

Exterior photograph of a Micro Center retail store on a clear sunny day. The building features a prominent blue facade with white signage reading MICRO CENTER and computers & electronics below. The address 4531 is displayed above the glass entrance doors. Several customers are walking near the entrance. The building has grey horizontal striped panels on either side of the blue central section, with a small tree visible on the left and a parking lot in the foreground.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 20/12/2025

From the "and now for something completely different" Christmas music files - the Missa Carolae by the late English composer James Whitbourn. It's a delightful treatment of Christmas carols set to Mass text. In dulci jubilo as the Hosanna? Oh yes. www.naxos.com/CatalogueDet... #ejnotes

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WHITBOURN, J.: Missa Carolae / Choral Music for Ch.. - 8.573715 | Discover more releases from Naxos

Conveniently buy, stream or download at Naxos anytime. Add 8.573715 from Naxos to your classical music collection today.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 18/12/2025

As someone who uses projects in Claude a lot to organize things, as well as have shared context files and prompting patterns, the recent UI change makes it a lot harder to use projects.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 15/12/2025

I realize I haven’t yet listened to the JS Bach Christmas Oratorio this year. That is corrected now, and I believe I can fit in the first two cantatas before my next meeting. #EJnotes #JauchzetFrohlocket

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 13/12/2025

If you want to feel less good about that, it's about 300 K in Phoenix today.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 13/12/2025

If you're looking to feel warmer in St Paul, it's 255 K outside.

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 12/12/2025

At this point, the DDC should just buy what's left of the Madison Equities portfolio in downtown Saint Paul. As the saying goes: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure #dtstpaul

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Edward Jensen @edwardjensen.net · 07/12/2025

Also, is it intentional or a coincdence that the hymn tune "All glory laud and honour" sounds a lot like "Belle qui..."? My internet searching is inconclusive. #ejnotes

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