Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Rachel is 45
Jon is 44
This was a horrible day. Not because anything went wrong. It was great in many respects: good breakfast at Lake and Bryant Cafe1 in Uptown, Minneapolis,2 I got to hang out with Rachel one more time, and then I got to the airport, through security, and onto my flight with no delay. It was only horrible because I was going back to NC and Rachel was staying in dumb ol' Minnesota. Boy, I'll miss her.
But at least I got a free cocktail at the Delta Lounge.
OH OH OH! And I watched "Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" on the flight back!
It was fine.
THE END
1I had the Very Spicy Noodles. They were, in fact, very spicy, and I loved them.
2After keeping me trapped in St Paul the ENTIRE visit, she finally gave me a glimpse of the fun twin on the last morning before driving me to the airport.
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Rachel Bachmann - Rachel
Jonathan Tweedy - Jon
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A Little About St. Paul, from our friend, Chat GPT:
ME:
Tell me a little about the name of St Paul Minnesota. How is it related to St Paul? Are there any specific stories about St Paul that are somehow relevant to the city?
ChatGPT:
The name of St. Paul, Minnesota is indeed related to St. Paul the Apostle, a significant figure in Christianity. The city was named after him in the 19th century, and its name reflects the strong religious influence of early European settlers in the region.
The story behind the naming of St. Paul, Minnesota goes back to the arrival of French Canadian explorer Pierre "Pig's Eye" Parrant in the area in the 1830s. Parrant set up a makeshift tavern near a settlement called "Pig's Eye Landing," which was located on the Mississippi River. When Father Lucien Galtier, a French Catholic missionary, arrived in the area to establish a church, he sought to change the settlement's name.
Father Galtier decided to name the new church and settlement "St. Paul" in honor of the apostle Paul, who was known for his evangelism and missionary work. The choice of the name reflected the religious beliefs of the predominantly Catholic settlers in the area. Eventually, the name St. Paul was adopted for the city as well.
While there are no specific stories about St. Paul that directly relate to the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, the city has a rich history and cultural heritage. It has grown into the capital city of Minnesota and is known for its vibrant arts scene, historical landmarks, and connection to the Mississippi River. St. Paul also has numerous churches and religious institutions, which reflect its strong ties to its namesake, St. Paul the Apostle.
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