Objects in Mirror: May 9, 2008 Archive

Come clean: Did an ex ruin a song for you?

Posted at 8:28 AM on May 9, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

The Musicheads are wondering if an ex ruined music or a specific song for you. Some of the answers are sad, some are sweet, and some are measured. Some are just plain quotable:

"A boy from Kentucky ripped all theTom Waits out of my heartstrings. For I while I couldn't listen to Rickie Lee Jones, either, or a fabulous Waits tribute album "Temptation" by Holly Cole. Sometimes I really miss Tom, but I'm afraid he'd inspire me to behave foolishly again." - MizSheri C.

Join the online discussion to share your own tale of ruined love, ruined songs, and if you found redemption for both.

Minnesota at 150

Posted at 10:19 AM on May 9, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

Minnesota turns 150 on Sunday, but we're enjoying the birthday party today. Celebrate with us on Midday and online:

*At 11:00 a.m. you can take Midday's quiz to see how much you know about Minnesota, and listen to see how others fare on it!
*Rochester and St. Paul residents, there's still time for you to sign up for a video session and tell your arrival story.
*Explore MPR's related news coverage to learn more about the state.
*Tell your Minnesota Arrival story online (you can even use photos or video) or just give us the quick version.
*Join our online discussion group and read other people's arrival stories.

The wagon train is coming to town!

Posted at 5:22 PM on May 9, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

Wagons Ho! (News Cut) Tim Nelson notes the Sesquicentennial Wagon Train is heading up from Hastings, on the trail for the Twin Cities:

The most interesting thing, though, is that this may very well be the last time in history you get to see an actual wagon train go through Minneapolis and St. Paul proper.

Get approximate arrival times in the blog entry and if you see them go by, don't hesitate to send us your pictures.