Last Member Of The Andrews Sisters Dies, They Were Raised In North Minneapolis...

Video embed from YouTube, blog post by John Hoff

I didn't know until today the Andrews Sisters were from North Minneapolis. They were responsible for such songs as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Of Company B.

Patty Andrews, the last survivor of the group, died today at the age of 94. 

I would love to know what specific North Minneapolis addresses were associated with the Andrews sisters and their family, so if anybody knows please comment.

In regard to "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," it is...

"Crazies On Parade" At The Public Safety Committee As Police Conduct Review Gets An Overhaul, We Can Also Throw In A Free Riot Along With That Overhaul (Part Two Of Two)

Creative stock photo, blog post by John Hoff

Who Knew This Blogger Had That Kind Of Power? 

As I promised or darkly threatened when writing Crazies On Parade Part One, I did manage to write parody lyrics for "Bulls On Parade" as a musical commentary on what happened at the most recent meeting of the Public Safety Committee. Half a dozen of "the usual loons" spoke against a proposal to revamp the oversight process for alleged police misconduct. I alone spoke in favor of the proposal.

The proposal passed 3 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstaining.

Like dessert at the end of lunch, you'll find those parody lyrics served up at the end of this blog post. Here is an account of the rest of the hearing, starting with my turn at the microphone after a number of "crazies" spoke, and maybe two fairly reasonable and articulate people...