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Twin City's Bike Swap

May 15, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

I got up-close and personal with many of the classic bikes at this year's Twin Cities bike swap.

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In Photo Diary Tags bikes, hand, cycling

Night Ride Around Saint Paul

May 5, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

Sometimes, I ride my bike around Saint Paul at night and take pictures of buildings, architecture, or anything else that catches my eye.

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In Photo Diary Tags Saint Paul, Buildings, Architecture, night out, Empty places, Get the shot, Trespassing, highly recommended

The Unfairport

May 5, 2022 Nathaniel Barber
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“The TSA agents looked exhausted to hear another riot act from a Mr. So-and-so who should be allowed on the plane with [item everybody knows isn’t allowed on a plane].”

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In Story Tags PDX, Portland, short story, 500 words or less, travel, vacation

Treasure City – Royalton, MN

April 30, 2022 Nathaniel Barber
Treasure City – Royalton, MN

We finally made it to Treasure City. Home of gifts, novelties, kitsch, and trinkets. Highly recommended for anyone driving highway 10 through Royalton, MN.

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In Photo Diary Tags Kitsch, highly recommended, Tourist attraction

Minnesota Horse Expo at Saint Paul State Fair

April 16, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

This year's Horse Expo at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds included breed shows, competitions, tutorials, and incredible performances. A possible precursor to what's coming at this year's Minnesota State Fair.

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In Photo Diary Tags Animals, Minnesota State Fair, Horses, Horse Expo

Pants

April 11, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

The man whose pants I was pulling on looked down at me and, through a thick black beard boomed at me, “Kid, I am not your mom.”

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In Stories Tags Short nonfiction, nonfiction, short story, pants, mall, Lynnwood

Music and Dancing at the White Squirrel in Saint Paul

March 31, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

That time I went to go see Trevor McSpadden at the White Squirrel in Saint Paul. Got a lot of photos of people dancing and having a great time as well.

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In Photo Diary Tags live music, country & western, Trevor McSpadden, dancing, night out

Hot RC Action at Pickerel Lake

February 20, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

That time while, out on a short bike ride on a cold winter day, I ran into bunch of people racing high speed RC cars on frozen Lake Pickerel.

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In Photo Diary Tags RC cars, RC race, remote control, ice, winter, Frozen lake, Pickerel Lake, Hobbies

The Robinson Roundup at Fraternal Order of Eagles #34 - Superbowl Sunday

February 13, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

That time I went to go see the Robinson Roundup play a bonafide barn-burner at Fraternal Order of Eagles #34 in Minneapolis, MN on Superbowl Sunday.

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In Photo Diary Tags Music, live music, country & western, musicians, Minneapolis

Black Market StP – Saint Paul, MN

January 8, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

This is not just a blog for meat enthusiasts, but for anyone interested in how to run a business and make it not suck.

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In Best Of Tags food, BBQ, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Highly recommended, People

The Many Moods Of Saint Paul

January 4, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

Some of the times I caught Saint Paul putting on the dazzle with its majestic skyline – shot from a variety of angles, in a variety of seasons.

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In Photo Diary Tags Saint Paul, Skyline, Panorama, Seasons, Winter, Summer, Minnesota

Return to Saint Paul's City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse

October 22, 2021 Nathaniel Barber

The time I returned to the Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse because the first time I visited, there was just too much to cram in with one visit.

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In Photo Diary Tags Saint Paul, Architecture, Art Deco

Handmade Quilts by Audra Norton

October 10, 2021 Nathaniel Barber

That time my friend Audra Norton, let me visit her workshop to take pictures of her, her workspace, and several of her quilts.

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In Photo Diary Tags quilting, hobbies, craft, crafts woman, art, embroidery, side hustle

Powwow at Mounds Park - Saint Paul, MN

October 7, 2021 Nathaniel Barber
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Powwow at Mounds Park, Saint Paul, MN

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In people Tags Minnesota, people, saint paul, Powwow, 500 words or less

Tom And Liz At A Crossroads

September 18, 2021 Nathaniel Barber
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This is a moment in time. It is a big moment in time that should be remembered, if only to remember it as something we should never, ever do again.

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In people Tags portrait, moving, home, parents, family, short story

Minnesota Zoo

August 11, 2021 Nathaniel Barber

That time I went to the place with the sea otters. Turns out, there are other animals at The Minnesota Zoo besides just sea otters.

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In Photo Diary Tags Animals, Minnesota Zoo

Fort Snelling

July 16, 2021 Nathaniel Barber

That time we took a long, sultry walk around Saint Paul’s Fort Snelling in the height of summer.

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In Photo Diary Tags Fort Snelling, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Nature, forest

4th of July, Cherry Grove, MN

July 4, 2021 Nathaniel Barber

That time I saw the 4th of July parade in Cherry Grove, Minnesota. I challenge you to find more America packed into one, hot-ass holiday.

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In Photo Diary Tags 4th of July, Minnesota, Rural, Parade, America

Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse

May 9, 2021 Nathaniel Barber
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A chance encounter with some interesting sidewalk art turns into a discovery of one of Saint Paul’s most fascinating buildings and Art Deco masterpiece, the Saint Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse.

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In Best Of Tags Architecture, Saint Paul, Art Deco, Complicated Art, City Hall, County Courthouse

Trevor McSpadden and the Pride of Saint Paul

April 13, 2021 Nathaniel Barber
Trevor McSpadden, Pride of St. Paul

I wanted to know more about what life has been like for musicians lately. This is about Trevor McSpadden, a working musician trading in the finest Country & Western and Honky-Tonk in the upper midwest.

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In people Tags music, musician, COVID, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Vintage Clothes
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