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Tribute # 20: Susan Johnson

Posted on September 1, 2023 by AndyDawkins
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Susan Johnson The end of my thinking myself polyamorous came upon meeting Susan (Suzy) Johnson.  I pretty much fell in love on our first meeting.  After lunch at the Longfellow Grill, we walked down by the river (the Mississippi) and … Continue reading →

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Tribute # 19: Rich Broderick

Posted on August 31, 2023 by AndyDawkins
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Rich Broderick I’ve been fortunate to have a male best friend most my years.  I’ve already mentioned Rocky, Lance and Bob.  Lance moved to Australia and Rocky and Bob both died young.  I first met Rich Broderick when my son … Continue reading →

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Tribute # 18: Greer McSpadden

Posted on August 30, 2023 by AndyDawkins
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Greer McSpadden caption:  that’s Greer on the right I met Greer McSpadden through an on-line dating service.  In Minnesota it was called “Green Singles,” and although it contained the exact same folks for possible future romances, it was called “Spiritual … Continue reading →

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Tribute # 17: Jim Swenson and Marshall Tanick

Posted on August 29, 2023 by AndyDawkins
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Jim Swenson and Marshall Tanick Randy Kelly (Tribute before) was only a one-term Mayor, siding – against my advice – with George Bush over John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election.  Given Minnesota was represented by Republican Senator Norm Coleman … Continue reading →

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Tribute # 16: Randy Kelly

Posted on August 28, 2023 by AndyDawkins
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Randy Kelly After retiring from the legislature in 2002, the most significant changes in my life came about with the help of first, Mayor Randy Kelly, then Judge Jim Swenson, and finally attorney Marshall Tanick. Randy Kelly was State Rep. … Continue reading →

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