In Dough We Trust
I’ll start. Here ya go. I set the bar low. Go ahead. Jump over it.
Phunky Photo Phun Phor Phreaks
OK, kids, it’s time for another PDD contest. The rules for this one are simple.
1) Take the boring image above and doctor it up. Alter it. Manipulate it. Make it something special. Please feel free to use Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, MS-Paint, ImageBuddy, or whatever software you desire to enhance the photo. Heck – print it out, draw on it with markers, and scan it back in for all we care. Just have fun.
2) E-mail your image to contest@perfectduluthday.com by 11:59pm next Sunday, August 16.
The prize is two tickets to see Suzanne Vega at Big Top Chautauqua on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 8:15pm.
We’ll post the winner here next Wednesday morning, along with any honorable mentions.
[a higher resolution version of the photo is available here]
Short Term Lease Needed
I’m looking for a lead on a 2-3 bedroom apartment or house meeting the following criteria: (1) within 10 minute walk to CSS or (2) along direct bus route (i.e. no transfers). I need the lease through 2009, possibly extending month by month into 2010. email me directly: recovery at css.edu
Fall allergy season begins!
It started for me today. Anyone else?
My favorite remedies are sleeping 12 hours a day and eating every second that I’m awake. Snorting cromolyn sodium also helps.
Billy Mays shocks and dismays.
Read and discuss. 🙂
Trouble in Thunder Bay
People may complain about crime in Duluth, but it appears our sister city to the north is having a really, really bad year.
According to Thunder Bay’s daily newspaper, the Chronicle Journal, the city just recorded its sixth homicide of the year. And we’re only in August. That may give Thunder Bay the highest per-capita murder rate in Canada.
I love visiting up there, but… yikes.
A Truly Superior Saturday
… and after some exciting bowling – everyone is welcome to attend the musical festivities.
Danger Strangers are from CA, Captain Black from TN, High Life and Cars & Trucks represent the home team
1935 Wheaties box featuring Frank “Butch” Larson
Duluth native Frank “Butch” Larson appeared on Wheaties cereal boxes in 1935. Finding one of those boxes after 74 years might be a challenge. (more…)
RIP John Hughes
This man has had an enormous impact on my life, I’m a little speechless so won’t even try. We’re playing 16 Candles tomorrow at MITP, just so you know. Wanna come down and celebrate that life/grieve a little with us?
Rainn Wilson Likes Us, He Really Likes Us!
Rainn Wilson (who plays Dwight on NBC’s “The Office”) recently alerted his nearly two million followers on Twitter that he found Dink Tank’s “total devotion to McConnaughy (sic) and “Ghosts of Girlfriend’s Past,” Hysterical.”
So, just in case you missed it the first time we posted it, here’s the video again. This time with a fresh smelling seal of approval from a guy we think is pretty damn hysterical too. In fact, way more so.
Foreign exchange student host family needed
I was contacted by a very nice Brazilian girl named Mariana who wants to continue her high school education here in Duluth for 2009-2010 school year. She was an exchange student at Mesabi East last year, and did very well. Unfortunately, the visa she was on last year expired and cannot be renewed. She can come back on a different visa to attend a SEVIS-qualified high school (i.e. Marshall or any Duluth Public School), but she needs a host family. A stipend for the host family is part of the deal. If you can help, or know someone who can, please contact me by e-mail: nbs @ twinportslaw.com, or phone 625-8765. Thanks very much!
You better shutup all that screamin’
Three kids are playing or doing whatever in their backyard. I can’t see them, I can only hear them because they’re all yelling at each other.
Suddenly, the voice of what is likely the father drowns them all out with, “You better shutup all that screamin’!”
I’m not questioning this parenting method at all; I’m just telling the story as a fan of irony.
(Additional irony is that this follows the “Peaceful Waves” post. Serenity now!)
Peaceful Waves
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=volb2g0CbgY
Peaceful Waves off of Wisconsin Point
Homeschooling Information Night
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009
7-9 p.m., Barnes & Noble at Miller Hill Mall
Northland CORE hosts “Homeschooling Information Night” and will lead a discussion with experienced homeschooling parents. Topics will include Minnesota laws, registering students with local school districts, methods of homeschooling, testing, support groups or whatever else comes up! www.northlandcore.org
It’s hard to watch a house come down
This house at 738 N. Central Ave. in West Duluth was ripped down yesterday to make way for the new Laura MacArthur Elementary School. I think the new school will be great, and I have no particular reason to be sentimental about this house or any of the others on the block, but there’s something that punches me in the gut when I watch a house get smashed to bits. (more…)
Library Used Book Sale Aug 18-21
Friends of the Duluth Public Library
Annual Grand Used Book Sale
Aug 18-21, 2009
Come get bargain books, DVDs, videos, CDs, vinyl and more at the annual book sale held at the Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St. Hours for the sale are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Aug 19 and 20 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the bag sale on Friday, Aug 21. The sale is open to Friends members only on Tuesday, Aug 18 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a special handicap-accessible shopping time from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Wed, Aug. 19. Book categories include children’s books, fiction, biographies, cookbooks, nature, and much more. People can join Friends at the book fair or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.
A silent auction will be held on the library upper level during the book fair and will have rare and unique books.
On Saturday, Aug 22, there will be a Book Fair at the Barnes & Noble at the Miller Hill Mall. Purchases made on that day will help to raise funds for the Friends of Library. The support voucher can be picked up at the book sale, at the library, or on-line at www.duluth.lib.mn.us/CS/Friends.html.
Farmers Market at UMD: Wednesday
Farmers Market at UMD
Every Wednesday 2-4:30
UMD Kirby Plaza Bus Hub
Local Produce, Music and Artisans! (more…)
Historic Day at Denfeld
Ten new members were inducted into Denfeld High School’s Hunter Hall of Fame on Saturday. At the end of the ceremony, descendants of Robert E. Denfeld and Walter Hunting were brought to the stage. Although the phrase “Denfeld Hunters” has been around since the 1930s, the Denfeld and Hunting families had never met before. (Photo by Butch Williams)
Veg Week Planning Meeting
Veg Week starts Sept. 29 and we need as many volunteers to help plan the events as possible. Are you involved with a local band? Have an in at veggie friendly establishments? Want to host a veggie potluck? Interested in passing out information at local colleges or distributing posters?
We are meeting at Beaner’s at 10:30 this coming Saturday (August 8). You need not be vegan/veggie to join us – all are welcome!
Sgt. Hamil’s behind-the-back strikeout pitch
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3suTQo_kM
August 3, 2009 | Wheeler Fields, Duluth MN
“Most luckiest” indeed, as Sarge has thrown at least one behind-the-back pitch every game this season without success, knowing eventually he’d land one. The batter seems frozen in disbelief, not even considering taking a swing.
Free Amazing Console Stereo!!!
I’m cleaning out my parent’s garage. This is free. Complete schematics and owners manual included. It’s in Esko, please e-mail me at sugarfreek at hotmail if you want to check it out. I could deliver it for gas money.
Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy
When: Thursday, August 20, 2009
Where: Superior High School
2600 Catlin Ave.
Superior, WI
Time: Doors open at 7:00
Tickets: $5 donation at the door
Brought to you by CHOICE, unlimited.
Romeo and Juliet’s Tragic Comedy is an outreach production by the BOLD-choice Theatre Company (Battling Obstacles Living with Disabilities). The production reveals the abilities and talents of persons living with disabilities to audiences, opening new channels for dialogue and providing a venue to “talk” across barriers.
For more information visit www.choiceunlimited.org or call the Arts Program Coordinator, Annie Roseen, at 218-724-5869