American Idle

My first car was a...

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:29:57 -0600

1. 1980 maroon Oldsmobile 98 (a beautiful beast that made me the best damn parallel-parker in the world)

2. 1991 black Ford Probe (loved it, even though it was two sizes too small for me)

3. 2002 blue Saturn Vue (joined the Saturn cult, but couldn’t drink the Kool-Aid)

4. 2009 silver Subaru Forrester (current ride I bought last year)

We’ve launched the new MinnPost! Read about the redesign...

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:38:00 -0600

We’ve launched the new MinnPost!

Read about the redesign and let us know what you think. We’re pretty excited (especially about the responsive design). Check it out!

The MinnPost bistro mugs have arrived! Jealous? (In other news,...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:29:43 -0600

The MinnPost bistro mugs have arrived! Jealous? (In other news, I’m apparently becoming Wilford Brimley.)

Compiling (and, in some cases, scanning) images in an effort to...

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:31:09 -0600

Compiling (and, in some cases, scanning) images in an effort to redesign my online resume/portfolio. Above: The first issue of The Rake (I art directed for a year and a half or so) in which I transformed Carl Pohlad into King Tut.

markcoatney: thedeadline: And here’s the Fox News card. Notice...

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:12:18 -0600

markcoatney:

thedeadline:

And here’s the Fox News card. Notice Fox ahead of the ABC, NBC and CBS sleighs; MSNBC and CNN aren’t even racing.

Wait. Why are they using sheep-drawn sleighs?

You can’t deny the dedication FOX’s sheep have for their network.

Print headlines - hilarious! (Hat tip: Practical Obscurity)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:25:03 -0600

Print headlines - hilarious! (Hat tip: Practical Obscurity)

minnpost: It was a busy week at MinnPost HQ. Apparently we...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:02:53 -0600

minnpost:

It was a busy week at MinnPost HQ. Apparently we needed some extra fuel.

It was almost enough.

minnpost: Bullying gay and lesbian kids: How a school district...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:45:54 -0600

minnpost:

Bullying gay and lesbian kids: How a school district became a suicide contagion area

Justin Aaberg (pictured above) hanged himself in his room in 2010 following incidents of bullying.

At least six other Anoka-Hennepin School District students have committed suicide, and friends and parents of bullied victims say adults at the schools knew about harassment but did nothing. Read Beth Hawkins’ investigation.

A very powerful story by one of the best journalists in the Twin Cities.

This if for Jason DeRusha (re: Brian Williams)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:10:00 -0600

This if for Jason DeRusha (re: Brian Williams)

“[Obama]’s been willing to engage during his...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:19:45 -0600

“[Obama]’s been willing to engage during his presidency in a massive redistribution of wealth and in the politics of an Occupy Wall Street envy to achieve his purposes. Contrast that with the Tenth Amendment — I’m sorry — the Tenth Commandment, which teaches that we should not covet what belongs to our neighbor. That’s a principle for good government that’s worked historically in the United States.” — Rep. Michele Bachmann

My photo illo for “Bachmann: Obama policies unconstitutional and unholy” by Eric Black

“Hhmmmfff? What’d you say?” — Trixie playing...

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:36:56 -0600

“Hhmmmfff? What’d you say?” — Trixie playing with, and shredding, my high-tops’ shoelaces in the cutest way possible.

Happy Thanksgiving from Norman Rockwell and pepper spray cop

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:42:17 -0600

Happy Thanksgiving from Norman Rockwell and pepper spray cop

nevver: It wasn’t meant to end like this The beginning of the...

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:00:52 -0600

nevver:

It wasn’t meant to end like this

The beginning of the end.

Occupy Yellow Brick Road

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:18:59 -0600

Occupy Yellow Brick Road

Trixie keeping an eye on the neighbors.

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:10:38 -0600

Trixie keeping an eye on the neighbors.

minnpost: A few MinnPost staffers got their picture taken with...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:02:24 -0600

minnpost:

A few MinnPost staffers got their picture taken with Don Shelby during our birthday party last night.

These are memories that will last a lifetime.

Sally arm wrestling, Roger gabbing, while Don and I are getting an update on when the MinnPost birthday cake will be arriving at the party using our imaginary ear pieces.

minnpost: Nice balloon. Is that a shiny new logo we...

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:38:23 -0600

minnpost:

Nice balloon. Is that a shiny new logo we spot?

bigboxcar:

MinnPost Star: Mr. Corey Anderson.

Since when can’t I pull off the naughty school boy look anymore? Oh, not since the ’80s, I guess. I made that logo, BTW - look for MinnPost’s redesign early 2012.

Separated at birth: Was Taylor Lautner in the Trashmen? Do...

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:55:12 -0500

Separated at birth: Was Taylor Lautner in the Trashmen? Do werewolves age like vampires? Has he heard about the bird?

derpycats: boredomtaknover: For your viewing pleasure, i...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:35:19 -0500

derpycats:

boredomtaknover:

For your viewing pleasure, i present to you, cats vomiting.

Viewing pleasure indeed.

Turning something annoying and disgusting into hilarious - thank you, Tumblr!

Bought some super-cheap car insurance off this guy. And some...

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:35:04 -0500

Bought some super-cheap car insurance off this guy. And some weed.