Tag Archives: Boomer’s Back Porch

In Minnesota—Weather Matters

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jack Boardman

In Minnesota we have: 13 Professional Sports Teams: baseball, football, hockey, basketball, & lacrosse. 76 Musical Performance Group Venues including the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. 125 Live Performance Theaters including the Tyrone Guthrie Theater and the … Continue reading →

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Our Saint Paul Pauses…

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Jack Boardman

I awoke this morning to learn of the passing of Sheila Lublin, the bride for 34 years of Bill Lublin. Bill, I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting you in person, but I’ve come to know and respect you just … Continue reading →

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“We’re leaving on a jet plane—our bags are packed—We’re ready to go…”

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Jack Boardman

“…We hate to wake you up to say good-bye…” So I’ll write it instead! As usual, it is a fine 68ºF & clear morning here in Old Saint Paul, Minnesota here on my back porch. I am enjoying my Codger … Continue reading →

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You’re SARAH COOPER DAMMIT! Happy Birthday!

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Jack Boardman

It is a fine, rainy, stormy, cloudy, muggy, 73ºF Friday morning here in Our Saint Paul, following a stormy night, and I am enjoying my usual mug of organically & shade-grown, Fair Trade, French-Roast coffee, on my back porch, letting … Continue reading →

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Danger Bay Tomorrow—and the story HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED!

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Jack Boardman

Ok, I ADMIT IT, I’ve been sluffing off, procrastinating, and otherwise abrogating my responsibilities here—but I am enjoying my “Danger Bay Collectible Mug” of organically & shade-grown, fair-trade, French-Roast (with a hint of “Chocolate Velvet”) blend of coffee—inside my house … Continue reading →

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