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I hadn’t heard of Underwood Coffee from Duluth before but found their beans at Frgmnt in SPS Tower and decided to give them a try. This Kenya Uteuzi Jimbo was very good! Recommended. ☕️

Dark coffee in a black YETI tumbler next to an Underwood Coffee Kenya Uteuzi Jimbo card and an Apple MacBook with EFF sticker.
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I’ve had a blast learning Clash Royale with Tyler. They just announced a bunch of changes to “the economy” which meant I needed to use my Book of Cards. I decided to “pay to win” and level up my Witch and Cannon to get maximum benefit from the books. Play Clash Royale? Let’s connect.

Clash Royale deck screen on iPhone showing 8 cards including Witch at Level 14 and Cannon at Level 14, with 283329 gold and 1601 gems.
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It is a rare sight for the Northern Lights to be visible in Minneapolis.

Aurora borealis in vivid pink and purple fills the night sky above a two-story house with lit windows and bare trees.
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Realized we had some big usability issues in our donation tracking sheets for day 1 of Things 4 Good Candle Fundraiser (right side). I designed a complete redo of it for today’s sale (middle) that I tested this morning and is much better. I also created a candle guide to include with the candles! 🤩

Three papers on a white table showing a candle care guide and two versions of a fundraiser order tracking form, old and redesigned.
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Tonight’s MN United v Seattle Sounders playoff match had everything! Without a doubt the most exciting soccer game I’ve ever been to.

  • United trailing 2 - 0.
  • Tie it up 2 - 2.
  • Get player ejected on RED card.
  • Go ahead 3 - 2.
  • Seattle tie it up 3 - 3.
  • Penalty kicks tie at 3 - 3.
  • Sudden death penalties go to goalies!
  • WIN! WIN! WIN!

An amazing game for the ages!

MN United vs Seattle Sounders MLS Cup playoff penalty shootout at Allianz Field with packed crowd and scoreboard showing goalkeeper Andrew Thomas
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My buddy Jim and I enjoying Kramarczuk’s sausages at Allianz Field during the Minnesota United v. Seattle Sounders game. The BEST sausages in the Twin Cities.

Two men smiling and holding Kramarczuk sausages in paper trays outside Allianz Field on a cold day.
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We are ready to host our fifth annual Things 4 Good Candle Fundraiser today! We are supporting Animal Welfare Institute, Border Angels, The Food Group, and Sandy Hook Promise this year.

Dozens of wood-wick Things 4 Good candles in green, black, and white containers arranged on a decorated table with a True North scent card priced at 25 dollars.Dozens of Things 4 Good wood-wick candles in colorful glass containers arranged in rows on a white kitchen counter for a charity fundraiser.Rows of Things 4 Good Candles in matte gray and metallic containers displayed on a wooden shelf, labeled Charcoal Rose scentDozens of wood-wick candles in colorful containers arranged in rows on a decorated table for a charity fundraiser.Things 4 Good candles in orange, cream, and brown glass jars displayed on a wooden table with handwritten cards priced at $25.Things 4 Good Pumpkin Pie candles priced at 25 dollars displayed on a wood table with a handwritten sign describing the scent.

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Tyler is ready for tomorrow’s United game! ⚽️

Minnesota United FC gear laid on a rug including a dark Adidas jersey, Inaugural Season 2017 scarf, cream Mitchell and Ness hoodie, and white cap
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Glasses 👓

I picked up my new glasses today. I’ve had to use readers for a while but in the last few years my eyesight has gotten worse. It was time to get a better solution.

These new glasses are progressive lenses that according to the marketing have 400 specific lenses for every position you look. They told me it will take a couple weeks to get used to them and so far when I put them on it is definitely something to adapt to. Things are sharp but it all seems strange.

I’m hopeful this will result in my eyes not being so tired at the end of the day. 🤞

Rectangular blue metal eyeglass frames with red temples resting open on a white surface, with books and a second pair of glasses in the background.
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POAP 7487921 at Things 4 Good 2025 Candle Fundraiser.

Circular watercolor badge reading Things 4 Good Candle Fundraiser 5th Anniversary 2025, showing candles and wax being poured, with autumn leaves and spices.