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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Just saw a new one on E Lake this week!
Large cut out of a whistle posted high up on a utility pole.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Yeah, I’m alone in this I’m sure.
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Consistently repurchases favorite food items
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Got to bike one of my favorite places today for the first time in 4 years. I’m not as strong as I was the last time but it’s still so nice to be out there.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Enjoyed those 10 days of fall. But it’s officially winter now.
View of Amsoil ice arena from a suite. Line sheets and banners that say 7 Hobey Baker Winners sit on the counter. Players warm up in the background. Spotlight on #10 Max Plante Plante’s Hobey banner hangs from the rafters.  @umdawgs.bsky.social and I pose with Champ!
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If it helps, FB added an "AI Content" tag to it (and all of their similar posts)
Screenshot MN Run Series post on FB where the "AI Content" tag is showing.  Rest of image is two runners in a turkey trot and and ad for the Run the Holiday Challenge.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
And then since I was already late to work
View from the Franklin bridge over the Mississippi the looking south east. The trees are green, red and orange. A railroad bridge also spans the river.  A wider view from the Franklin bridge over the Mississippi the looking south. The trees are green, red and orange on the west side.  The east side is mostly green. A railroad bridge also spans the river in the distance.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is what it looked like last time
Much larger orange and yellow mushroom on a tree stump
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’ve been waiting 3 years to see this chicken of the woods on river road fruiting again
Orange and yellow mushroom on a tree stump.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I subbed in a league tonight for the first time! I’m super slow but that was fun.
Mahjong league score card showing the poster winning 2 out of 4 games and winning over all.  The card sits on top of overturned mahjong tiles.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy Cava opening day to all who celebrate
Cava storefront on Washington Ave. not pictured: the block long line at 1:30pm
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Per the Flickr blog itself, yes
Screenshot from https://blog.flickr.net/en/2026/02/26/mode-by-flickr-the-worlds-photography-festival/

Text reads: 

"And yes, Minneapolis in September is chef’s kiss. The city pulses with a thriving arts scene, incredible historic venues across downtown, and a community that knows how to celebrate creativity with heart and authenticity. With the support of Mayor Jacob Frey and city leaders, MODE will take over multiple iconic spaces throughout the weekend, bringing artists and audiences together across the city.

As Mayor Frey shared, MODE represents an opportunity to bring new energy to local streets, support small businesses, and create meaningful opportunities for artists, vendors, and residents alike. We couldn’t agree more. That shared belief is exactly why we’re so excited to welcome the global creative community to Minneapolis this September.
Minneapolis: Our City. Our Lens. 

Minneapolis is a city that’s practically buzzing with creative energy. Whether your scene is food, fashion, dance, or architecture, you’ll find a rich community that can’t wait to welcome you and show you what this city is made of. And among those passionate creatives are our personal faves: the photographers documenting every memorable moment."
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
These looked so bad going into the oven but I guess they’ll be ok
Two boules of sourdough bread on parchment Side view of two boules of sourdough bread
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I know I will regret not buying this t-shirt at open streets
Cream colored tshirt that says BIG BIKE LOBBY with a picture of a classic red  tricycle. In smaller writing it says “on your left” and also “you’ll never drive  again”
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I scared away the goldfinch before I got a pic but I love our sunflower jungle this time of year. We planted them 4-5 years ago and now they just come back in unexpected places.
Tangle of sunflower plants that reach 12-14’ high.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Last week’s haul. I think the tomatoes just quit over Labor Day weekend.
Tomatillos, tomatoes, delicata and tromboncino squash in a pile on a shelf
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Fall raspberries are starting
Hand holding up raspberry bush with ripe red berries
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our first watermelon and honey crisp
Watermelon cut in half lengthwise.  I’ve never seen so many seeds. Hand holding a still tart honey crisp apple that fell off the tree but was still edible
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Monarchs and painted ladies this morning, plus tons of bumble bees.
Monarch on a sunflower Painted lady on golden rod Bumble bee on loofah flower Bumble bee on golden rod
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The blue asters just started flowering so 6 weeks til frost 😭
Small blue aster flower Cluster of blue aster flowers
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Soon to google: when do you pick a pumpkin? So pleased we have 3 of these!
Small orange pumpkin in a green net
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our loofah always set fruit too late in the season to dry out. Looks like this year will be no exception. Also look at this vine like 30’ up our fir tree!
Huge green loofah behind a cattle panel fenceTeeny green loofah fruit Loofah fruit and vine climbing dozens of feet up a fir tree
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Not sure why these tromboncino are deciding to flower/fruit now
Small tromboncino fruit behind open female tromboncino flower Small tromboncino fruit with closed blossom at end
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Time for another round of garden updates. First up: squirrels and chipmunks are assholes.
Delicata squash and small watermelon both mauled by squirrels or chipmunks.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I just remembered mine. The jalapeno honey lime dressing from Sprout Salad in the skyway. My efforts to recreate it have not come close.
Bottle of green dressing with whole and sliced jalapenos, half a lime, and a small bowl of honey next to it. sprout salad's ensalada mexicana - lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, corn, pepitas, crispy jalapenos and cotija piled on a cutting board being chopped with a mezzaluna knife
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Mine absolutely nailed that I’m not from here.
Screenshot of map of us from mydialect.us that shows I talk like I’m from Iowa
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Feeling especially old today
Balloon stanchions in maroon and gold with 2030 atop of them
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
There will be short growl tests all month per a facebook post.
City of Minneapolis post on FB screenshot that says:

City of Minneapolis Government
 
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Minneapolis siren growl tests start in September
Titles are generated by AI from Meta
On Monday, Aug. 31, Hennepin County will begin upgrading outdoor warning sirens across Minneapolis. During the month of September, you may hear short, 10- to 15-second “growl tests” from these sirens. These tests help confirm that individual sirens are working.
Learn more about the work to upgrade the sirens: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/government/news-events/stories/preparing-for-extreme-weather 

The post reposts a Hennepin County Government post that reads: 

Hennepin County Government
 August 5 at 12;25 PM
We're upgrading the control system for nearly 300 outdoor warning sirens across the county. This work is modernizing our system, one of the largest in the country, to provide faster, more precise and reliable warnings during emergencies.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Snap from my spouse
Man bent at the waist puking at the fairgrounds. The caption says “15 min until hairball baby!!”
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Is it good pizza? No. Would it have been the *perfect* location for my 50th birthday party last month? Yeah.
The author as a young child of 3 blowing out a candle on a Happy Joe’s bday sundae
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
At 7:45 am it was very easy to park
A nearly empty bike lot
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
They expanded the south lot bike parking and it was still full before 1pm today.
Very full bike racks at the MN state fair Another angle of very full bike racks
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
No proof but these felt AI to me.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
For science.
The brandy old fashioned cookie dough on a stick next to the promotional photo
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Also these are two terrible choices. Take the sidewalk WB on University or ride the transitway with all of the busses?
Google map screenshot of two bike routes to the state fair grounds from Longfellow.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
All of Longfellow has temporary speed bumps as they clean the water mains and it is wonderful.
Gravel speed bump on a residential street.  The back of a construction sign has a pink googly eyed monster painted on it
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I took a photo of this because a neighbor's sidewalk looked good, but I can't recommend them personally.
Hage Concreteworks
612-861-4243
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Blackcaps and honey crisp
Black cap raspberries in shades of red and purple Honey crisp apples in mesh bags
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Look at that gradient!
Two ghost peppers on the plant. One is green, the other is green and orange and red.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Ok, who has Roma tomato recipes for me, please?
Bowl of Roma tomatoes on a stainless steel kitchen table. A bouquet of last week’s Northerly Flora flowers sits behind it in a Buttermilk ceramics vase.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Then I’ve been the unluckiest. Lucky that @umdawgs.bsky.social is strong enough to lift my non-cargo e-bike over other bikes otherwise I don’t know what we would have done.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Flight aware says 4 C-130s
Flight aware path of 4 Air Force c-130s
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
We have more monarchs in our yard than I’ve ever seen and for the second year in a row, no caterpillars. Our milkweed supply has quadrupled. I don’t understand.
Monarch butterfly on a purple liatris plant.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Someone else can do a better job for sure
State fair big wheel against a partly cloudy blue sky.  The federal wheel of Minneapolis "conspiracy" orgs is poorly photo-shopped on top.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Doing very little of what I hoped to do on this anniversary of my birth, but at least I got to celebrate with friends & family over the weekend.
Woman in blue dress in front of birthday cake.  The lit candles say “50” which surely must not be true.
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
What kind of a coffee shop isn’t open on Mondays? Isn’t Monday the day one needs coffee the most?
Photo of the Ducks on Lake coffee shop door showing hours are Tuesday to Sunday 7am-4pm
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Once again, too many tomatoes (I wish I liked them more…)
Red Roma style tomatoes on the plant Small red cherry tomatoes on the plant
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Somehow we have two huge watermelon!
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Watermelon rests on concrete A watermelon on the vine
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Ghost peppers and shiitake mushrooms
Several green ghost peppers on an potted plant Teeny shiitake mushrooms emerging from a log
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smcgee @smcgee.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Koiginut, honey patch and delicata squash
A small orange squash on the vine A small honey patch or honey nut squash on the vine A delicata squash on the ground
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