There is a saying in Spanish, which I wrote in the photo caption, which means “he who sins and prays, ties.” This seems to be the underlying philosophy of this super meal deal that I found on a mantel in … Continue reading
Backed into a corner, the box of Kleenex hides behind this lamp in the basement. The lamp, lacking an accessible outlet, remained in the dark. They both have since been removed.
Southern Minnesota still showcases smatterings of the bucolic rural ideal: a rushing stream amid snow-laden trees; brick storefronts on a small-town Main Street; German- and Norwegian-built homes that have withstood over a century of punishing weather, still proudly spewing smoke … Continue reading
While taking photos of an old farm house in southern Minnesota today, I came across these drawers in an outbuilding. I can’t figure out what the heck they were for. These drawers aren’t in a barn, but rather a small … Continue reading
Doing property checks the other day, I came across a mid-1950s-vintage home with a custom basement. I’d be willing to bet that Sputnik had not yet entered space when this beauty was conjured up. The Northwoods-themed wall mural was a … Continue reading
Dirty Dave, our top DuAll Star, got a free hat in the mail. He wears it proudly in the office. I snapped this picture as we got word that a bid to clean out an excessive was accepted. “Garbage? I … Continue reading
I glanced at my handy indoor/outdoor thermometer this morning. This is what it read: When I got to work, I had to do some property checks. This basically entails spending a few minute at a property and making sure everything … Continue reading
It has been a slow, agonizing, steady decline for many a small, windswept prairie town. The smattering of buildings where this house is located has seen its population dwindle annually for the past sixty years. There are only a couple … Continue reading
The neighborhoods hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis share many characteristics: high unemployment, few jobs, decaying infrastructure, poor access to health care, and high crime. They are also neighborhoods with high percentages of minority residents. These neighborhoods are where we … Continue reading
Here are two close-up shots from the excessive I looked at this morning. I’ll post more photos tomorrow, but first I want to see if you can tell me what these two items are. Please be specific, and post your … Continue reading
