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About Dale Connelly

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

Pinhole Camera Pt. 2

Posted on May 21, 2012

I was looking forward to seeing last night’s partial eclipse of the sun, but lacking a welder’s mask I knew it would be melted eyeball time if I actually tried to watch. So when the day started with rain, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Outer Space, Science | 45 Comments

Pinhole Camera

Posted on May 19, 2012

I love an eclipse. The feature I love most is that we talk it up and then tell people not to look. Properly paying attention to an eclipse requires discipline. In our media-saturated, spectacle hungry world, that doesn’t happen very … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 49 Comments

My Robot Arm

Posted on May 18, 2012

Today’s post comes directly from everyone’s favorite PDA (Personal Downside Anticipator), Bathtub Safety Officer Rafferty. Egads! Another horrifying science story! Last time I wrote to you, it was about the deeply troubling exploration of Lake Vostok – a line of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathtub Safety Officer Rafferty | 42 Comments

Kaffe Kvetch

Posted on May 17, 2012

Today’s guest blog comes from Clyde. I am living in a coffee time warp. Twenty years ago because of my many sensitivities I had to give up coffee. Not caffeine, but coffee. At the time my idea of a cup … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Guest Blogs | 153 Comments

Let Them Talk

Posted on May 16, 2012

Today’s guest post comes from Steve. When my daughter graduated from college with no job prospects, she decided that living in a nice place could be a good a start on her new life. The job would come in time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Guest Blogs | 85 Comments

Sleepwork for a Living

Posted on May 15, 2012

Today’s post comes from idea man and deal maker Spin Williams. Great news on the wires today! Researchers started to wonder about sleepwalking. Who knows why? Lying awake, I guess. But they decided to ask people if they’ve ever sleepwalked, … Continue reading →

Posted in Commerce, Work | 63 Comments

Seller’s Market

Posted on May 14, 2012

Here’s a hint for savvy shoppers: 7:30pm on Mother’s Day is not a good time to go to Cub for cut flowers. The selection is a little thin. When have you found it easy to move the product?

Posted in Commerce | 71 Comments

Swiss Tease

Posted on May 12, 2012

The Michele Bachmann / Switzerland citizenship brouhaha, which played out quickly over the course of a few days this week, has me thinking about Cole Porter musicals. While we don’t know all the details of what really went on behind … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Songs, Travel | Tagged , | 95 Comments

Ancient Greek Rock and Roll

Posted on May 11, 2012

Today’s guest post comes from Clyde. Sisyphus was a man in Greek mythology assigned the punishment of rolling an immense boulder to the top of a steep hill. At once it rolled back to the bottom, from where he had … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogs, Work | 74 Comments

Beechly Evolves

Posted on May 10, 2012

Congressman Loomis Beechly, who represents Minnesota’s 9th congressional district (all the water surface area in the state), has been forced to communicate with his constituents on a topic he finds uncomfortable. My Dear 9th Districters, Some have asked, in light … Continue reading →

Posted in Congressman Beechly, Nature, Politics | 87 Comments