As Seen from the Center

A Middle-Aged Midwesterner's Blog

mginmn

mginmn
Location
St Paul, Minnesota, USA
Birthday
May 20
Title
Seeker of answers to life's persistent questions
Company
usually good
Bio
Lifelong Midwesterner, middle-aged, enjoying an almost empty-nest and figuring out what comes next.

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May 14, 2012 11:06PM
“What a void our furry friends leave when we have to say goodbye. Reading about how she would give gifts to visitors made me smile -- we had a border co…”
About: Gretta's Gifts--What I Learned from My Dog
April 01, 2012 09:24PM
“I didn't realize that I was holding my breath through your account of this ordeal until I got to the end. Whew! So happy for your family that there's…”
About: My Son Survived Brain Cancer (and His Health Insurance)
October 31, 2011 08:23PM
“Well said, and I don't say that only because I agree completely.”
About: The Ides of October
July 21, 2011 03:09PM
“No doubt your standing with these individuals had more of an impact than you realize. I agree with Donegal Descendant that's it's good to be reminded…”
About: How I Was Changed by the Civil Rights Movement (Part 4)
July 21, 2011 02:51PM
“I've been away from OS so there are lots of people here who are new and/or I don't recognize, but I'm glad I happened on you and this post. I couldn't…”
About: Hard to Remember
July 12, 2011 12:12PM
“You have a wise and generous heart/spirit that many of us can learn from. Thanks for this.”
About: Looking at Mental Illness Pt 1
May 27, 2011 09:37PM
“Wow. This is one of your best. You tied together many issues that push my hot buttons and made a clear and incisive case against the charlatans and h…”
About: Original Sin
May 08, 2011 11:02PM
“Reading this made my heart happy. Happy anniversary!”
About: Happy First Anniversary to My Love. Let Me Count The "Whys"
May 04, 2011 07:16PM
“Leave it to you, Keka, to make this event that many (including me) thought was overhyped, and show us the hope it reflects and make it relevant to wha…”
About: Diana’s Revenge: Mack Daddy #1 Gets It Right
May 02, 2011 11:45PM
“"Perhaps there is no room for a soul in someone with such a massive ego." That may be my favorite sentence, but the whole piece is right on.…”
About: Twilight of Trump
April 27, 2011 09:22AM
“There is much food for thought a a lot of wisdom in what you say, and you say it eloquently. I've also argued that it would be to all our advantage t…”
About: Elementary Teaching and World Behavior: Fairness
April 26, 2011 03:45PM
“My Irish-Catholic American parents had difficulty when they first learned my brother is gay, but gradually they accepted my brother's partner (of 21 y…”
About: Unsaid (in an Irish family sort of way)
April 26, 2011 03:45PM
“My Irish-Catholic American parents had difficulty when they first learned my brother is gay, but gradually they accepted my brother's partner (of 21 y…”
About: Unsaid (in an Irish family sort of way)
April 22, 2011 07:58PM
“Thanks for reminding me of someone I enjoyed in my younger days, and bringing me up to date. Your gift for story-telling makes these encounters with f…”
About: Resurrection of the Renaissance Man: Todd Rundgren Returns
April 22, 2011 07:40PM
“It's a wonder that many of us survived our childhoods and grew into relatively sane adults... not only were there (and probably still are) some goofy p…”
About: Parenthood, Dr Spock and Shocking Behavior
April 19, 2011 05:00PM
“"Hmmm. If the e-mail were innocent, then why would its having been leaked be any problem?" Yes. That and the context -- she can't have it b…”
About: Boycott WIN! (And chimp FAIL!)
April 08, 2011 10:09AM
“Awww, this has me weepy (in a good way) before I've even finished my coffee. I love your family's superstitions. I just had a reminder of how we nev…”
About: My Superstitious, Sentimental, Priceless Love Beads
April 03, 2011 10:25PM
“I'm liking this Jimmy Stewart guy and I very much appreciate your sharing this with us... I'm only a few years behind you, and have glimpses of what th…”
About: The "Animal" In Me
March 31, 2011 04:27PM
“It does get better. My girls are past this stage, but I have nieces coming up on it. This is a good reminder for me to be supportive of them (and my l…”
About: An Ugly Duckling Coming of Age -- Open Call
March 30, 2011 07:48PM
“Yep, I agree. Good one.”
About: Itemized Deductions
March 30, 2011 04:56PM
“I did not expect to be thinking "Wow!" at the end of a blog about homelessness, but I am. Your insight and compassion are amazing. I'd rate…”
About: My Homeless Neighbors
March 25, 2011 02:53PM
“Excellent points and well said. I appreciate your calling the wingnutty right out on their hypocrisy and shamelessness. Now if more of the mainstream…”
About: E-mails worse than anything O’Keefe has ‘uncovered’
March 21, 2011 07:25PM
“Nice piece, Tom. I get to see this principle in action with the volunteers and elderly people I work with. The volunteers don't think their visit or t…”
About: Cognito Ergo Sum
March 17, 2011 03:21PM
“Lovely! IMO the best part of friendship is being able to just be myself with my friends. Also, Happy Birthday!”
About: Defining Friendship
March 16, 2011 11:54PM
“I don't remember the ad, but I like this a lot!”
About: The Nike Ad That Changed My Life
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