Author Archives: Sandy

I attended the Alzheimer’s Association ISTAART  RECEPTION yesterday. The guest speaker was Michael Weiner, M.D., a professor at University of California San Francisco and a leading researcher in this field.  He put research on Alzheimer’s in perspective with research on cancer and other critical … Continue reading →

I had lunch at The Open Door’s 6th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Saint John Neumann on Thursday.  It was a great opportunity to see many friends and neighbors. Sometimes people in our community lack the resources to get enough food.  The Open Door has food … Continue reading →

A group of state legislators that serve on the Transportation Committees went to St. Cloud and Willmar today to listen to the residents voice their thoughts and concerns on transportation issues. First we stopped at the James W. Miller Learning Resources … Continue reading →

The 2015 Legislative Session officially began on January 6.  In addition to the newly elected officials taking the oath of office, a number of operating procedures are approved.  The highlight was the installation of the new Chief Clerk, Patrick D. … Continue reading →

I spent the morning at Burnsville High School watching the Robotics Team work on their project, a robot that can stack recycle containers. The students use some sophisticated equipment to accomplish this task.  I was fascinated by the 3-D printer. They make … Continue reading →

Organist Aaron David Miller played the music to the silent movie “City Lights” at The House of Hope Presbyterian Church this afternoon.  Mr. Miller did an impressive job of accompanying the action on the screen. “City Lights” is said to … Continue reading →

The Memorial Service for Richard Jensen was held on January 3rd at Easter Lutheran Church by the Lake.  It was an incredible tribute to a man who touched so many lives around the world and left a very strong legacy. … Continue reading →

I attended the matinee performance of It’s A Wonderful Life A LIVE RADIO PLAY at the St. Paul Hotel on Wednesday and thoroughly enjoyed this event.  The afternoon begins with a delicious lunch. Then the cast starts singing a host of familar Christmas songs before getting into … Continue reading →

I attended the second day of the the three day Hmong New Year Celebration in St. Paul today.   It was a nice day and  one estimate had around 50,000 people in attendance. Many of them wore the traditional clothing and jewelry, which is ornate and … Continue reading →

Keystone Communities in Eagan held a very special observance of Veterans’s Day.  Their featured speaker was a Korean War Veteran who gave a detailed talk on that confrontation.  Then each resident who was a veteran was recognized and some background on … Continue reading →