MFC 20: The End
Sam Hasler Sam Hasler

MFC 20: The End

I assume this is what marathon runners at mile 21 feel like. Granted, I have the luxury of taking nearly five weeks to finish the metaphorical marathon, but the point remains. The marathon in question here is writing 100 takes on 100 songs.

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MFC: These Women Work
Sam Hasler Sam Hasler

MFC: These Women Work

I don't know much about Kate Bush and couldn't pick her out of a lineup, but I do know she gained renewed attention a few years ago when her song featured in "Stranger Things.”

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MFC 18: Happy Birthday Roman
Sam Hasler Sam Hasler

MFC 18: Happy Birthday Roman

Roman is three. The joke goes that most parents of two-year-olds hope this means "so long, terrible twos," but we know that it really just means "hello, terrible twos, but now you're three."

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There’s a chance I am better at Instagram than I am at blogging.

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Roman doesn’t have a social yet but it’s important for you to know I wrote about his birthday on The Samplings today. When he was born I did secure RomeHasler as a gmail handle in case gmail is still required when he comes of age, in the
Great spring day here in Minneapolis. Stone Arch Bridge, learning how locks work, river parks, and a car wash.
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Coworker told me I looked ready for a commute in Paris, not Minneapolis, this morning. I wanted to take this opportunity to say "Merci." What a great compliment to hear on my return to the office.
Read a lot of books in 2023. These are the four I enjoyed most. The Long Ships: a tale of a Viking named Gorm doing cool shit around Europe. The Wager: a non fiction book that falls into that truth is stranger than fiction framework. Another boat boo
Gathered the boys and Duchess around tonight to remind them that we’re celebrating the fourth day of Christmas right now. And then I handed them all four calling birds.
I bought a 100 foot extension cord and in hindsight this was about 50 feet toolong for this task. But alas, we’ve got Christmas lights up now so I guess it all comes out in the wash. Stop by if you’re in the neighborhood. We love a pop in
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Fun Fact

You can stumble down a real rabbit hole trying to figure out which state, Wisconsin or Minnesota has more lakes. This photo is of a pond which neither state would count as a lake.