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About Dale Connelly

I am a writer and broadcaster living in the Twin Cities.

Oscar Buzz

Posted on February 25, 2012

Today’s post is a series of messages that came in yesterday from from Bart the Bear, the wild animal who found a cell phone in the north woods. Everything has been translated from the original Ursus Textish. 8:17 am Yo. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 52 Comments

A Lull In The Lull

Posted on February 24, 2012

Today’s guest post is from Dr. Cozy Futon, lead rest-searcher with Physicians for Bedrest. My Fellow Sleepless Americans, Yawning? Please pull over and take a nap. Millions of people are running, walking, driving and sitting around with such an overwhelming … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Research, Science | 88 Comments

Happy Birthday Fred Biletnikov

Posted on February 23, 2012

Who is Fred Biletnikov? He played professional football for the Oakland Raiders when I was growing up as a worshipful fan of his arch-enemies, the New York Jets. Thus, in my juvenile universe, Biletnikov, a receiver, was an evil genius … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia | 43 Comments

Clean Up, Clean Up!

Posted on February 22, 2012

Today’s guest post comes from Steve. In the interest of candor, I must admit that Liam’s four-day trip to visit his grandfather has not been all pleasant. Liam, just two years old, was terrified by the airplane that flew him … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs | 58 Comments

A Sprout of Doubt

Posted on February 21, 2012

What’s with these Russian scientists all of a sudden? The week before last they were punching through the ice that covers prehistoric Lake Vostok in Antarctica, hoping to find microbes that haven’t felt the sunlight for millions of years. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Nostalgia, Science, Uncategorized | 166 Comments

Orange Marmalade Monkey Poem

Posted on February 20, 2012

Trivia: When you Google “Orange Marmalade Monkey Poem”, Trail Baboon is the #1 site that comes up. Number one. Who knew? I discovered this quite by accident, and am delighted to know that we are first in the world in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | 102 Comments

Whither Wendell Wilkie?

Posted on February 18, 2012

Here’s a guest post from Wilkie High School’s perennial sophomore Bubby Spamden. Hey Mr. C., So we had this all school assembly because February 18th is Wendell Wilkie’s birthday, and I got to give the Wilke Day speech because I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Bubby Spamden | Tagged | 76 Comments

You Gotta Try This

Posted on February 17, 2012

Today’s guest post is by Anna. I am unimpressed with this year’s so-called “winter.” It has been a disappointment. While I can appreciate that some folks like the nice snow-free sidewalks and warmer temperatures, I am a Minnesota kid, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 119 Comments

Not Done Yet

Posted on February 16, 2012

Today’s guest post comes from tim. my moms visit to the hospital was a good reflective time for me. she has been spending her life as the caretaker first for the students she taught while shuffling family matters then for … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Guest Blogs, Health | 115 Comments

Day of the Voting Dead

Posted on February 15, 2012

Today’s guest post is by 9th District Congressman Loomis Beechly. Greetings, Constituents! Two days ago, I posted some thoughts here regarding proposed Constitutional Amendments and my personal feelings about Vampires. Little did I know some people would actually read what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 43 Comments