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  • Travel Cities 2010

    As this has become an annual tradition, below is a summary of my trips over the year! 2010 began as a down year in travel as I started a new job and focused on buying our first home, but it was still good nonetheless: WINTER January 18-22 Alexandria, VA February 3-6 San Francisco, CA February…

  • St. Paul: The Herald Angel Sings

    Stone Angel in Rice Park | by jamiey

  • Beautiful Day for a Ferry Ride

    Fauntleroy Ferry | by jamiey

  • I Love Yellow Cake

    INFO XMAS 2010 | by jamiey

  • Christmas Etymology

    Merry Christmas and happy holidays, everyone! It’s holiday fun fact time again. This time a simple etymology tidbit about the word “Christmas” or “Xmas”. The word Christmas originated as a compound meaning “Christ’s Mass”. It is derived from the Middle English Christemasse and Old English Cristes mæsse, a phrase first recorded in 1038.[8] “Cristes” is…

  • Chris & Donna’s Korean BBQ Night

    Korean BBQ at Old Village | by jamiey

  • Truth Be Told

    Holidazzle 2010 | by rprins I’m not a fan of below freezing temperatures. Ryan took this photo of me trying to stay warm during the Holidazzle parade in downtown Minneapolis. The funny part is that this was probably the least cold (and thus best) night to go during the time we were there. Climate aside,…

  • Mrs. Prins & The Messrs. Prins

    Ryan and his brothers in the rocking chairs outside Cracker Barrel over Thanksgiving

  • How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday

    Excerpt from Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin They say, Mr. President, that we are stealing away the rights of the States. So I have come to-day to advise you, that there is another State right I think we ought to steal.” Raising his head from his pile…

  • Sweet Rice Porridge at Portage Bay

    Organic, fair-trade jasmine rice, organic coconut milk, organic raisins and a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon. Topped with toasted coconut. This is my new favorite menu item at Portage Bay. It makes me feel all sorts of warm and fuzzy. Delicious and incredibly filling. This bowl? Three servings, easy.