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Family bike ride on the Paul Bunyon State Trail this morning, followed by shopping and lunch in Nisswa. Afternoon of paddle boarding, kayaking, playing catch in the pool, and relaxing. I can get used to this.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/07/12/family-bike-ride.html","date_published":"2020-07-12T20:54:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-12 20:54","date_timestamp":1594587264,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9924116","content_html":"In Nisswa, MN on vacation. 2 kids up on waterskis and 1 now able to slalom. Success, after lots of starts and stops.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/07/12/in-nisswa-mn.html","date_published":"2020-07-12T20:52:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-07-12 20:52","date_timestamp":1594587124,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9773898","content_html":"@jthingelstad My pleasure. These are intense times.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/9773898","date_published":"2020-06-06T21:27:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-06-06 21:27","date_timestamp":1591478869,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9773685","content_html":"#BlackLivesMatter\n#GeorgeFloyd
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#Blacklivesmatter
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Just returned from the capital in St. Paul. Thousands of healthcare workers came together to honor #GeorgeFloyd. #BlackLivesMatter
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\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/05/04/ed-visits-are.html","date_published":"2020-05-04T22:53:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-05-04 22:53","date_timestamp":1588632789,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9598721","content_html":"MDH is reporting:\n85,941 tests completed\n7,234 + cases\n428 deaths\n396 hospitalized\n166 in ICUs
\n\nObservations:\n1. We are testing much more this week,\n2. Several metro hospitals have much higher inpatient occupancy,\n3. Deaths are up,\n4. ICUs are being stressed
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/05/04/mdh-is-reporting.html","date_published":"2020-05-04T22:47:07+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-05-04 22:47","date_timestamp":1588632427,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9576649","content_html":"Cookies sent to the ED from a family friend. The nurses and doctors are very thankful! ❤️
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Lots of meat on the smoker yesterday.
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\n@bgilham will do! I have never tried to tackle a 16 pound brisket.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/9559775","date_published":"2020-04-27T21:04:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-27 21:04","date_timestamp":1588021487,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9554198","content_html":"Couldn’t resist this beautiful day for grilling. Just put a small brisket on the smoker and next will be making meatloaf to smoke as well. Back to yard work after everything is on. Spring clean up. All the trees are budding.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/26/couldnt-resist-this.html","date_published":"2020-04-26T17:33:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-26 17:33","date_timestamp":1587922388,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9554191","content_html":"Just got my Solaire Infrared grill ready for another season (did the deep clean), then moved on to my Good One Smoker (Open Range). They are ready to go!
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/26/just-got-my.html","date_published":"2020-04-26T17:30:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-26 17:30","date_timestamp":1587922220,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9554163","content_html":"Poke bowls for lunch, as we had lots of fresh ingredients prepared from our sushi session last evening.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/26/poke-bowls-for.html","date_published":"2020-04-26T17:24:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-26 17:24","date_timestamp":1587921899,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9554149","content_html":"Made sushi rolls last night with the family; everyone had his/her own bamboo roll. Tuna, salmon, yellow tail, eel, and spicy scallops. Pea shoots, cucumber, avocado, ponzu, roe, sesame seeds, and other treats. Yum.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/26/made-sushi-rolls.html","date_published":"2020-04-26T17:23:58+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-26 17:23","date_timestamp":1587921838,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9549222","content_html":"Just installed a Netgear Nighthawk CM1200 cable modem and tripled our speed. Hopefully the thirst for broadband around here will be quenched for awhile. #shelter in place
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/25/just-installed-a.html","date_published":"2020-04-25T15:13:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-25 15:13","date_timestamp":1587827616,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9534268","content_html":"ED volumes in Minneapolis are down an average of 40% compared with last April. Many patients who should be seeking care are not given fears of COVID-19. The EDs we provide care at cohort patients to avoid cross contamination. #TrafficControlBundling #EPPA
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/22/ed-volumes-in.html","date_published":"2020-04-22T22:14:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-22 22:14","date_timestamp":1587593660,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9534248","content_html":"We are starting to hear that more testing for COVID-19 will be available at our hospitals in MN. This is great news on so many fronts (traffic control bundling, PPE use, bed selection/disposition, staff safety…). This is long overdue.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/22/170622.html","date_published":"2020-04-22T22:06:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-22 22:06","date_timestamp":1587593182,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9534221","content_html":"We are starting to use UV-C radiation to disinfect our N95 masks, which will allow us to reuse them at least 5 times, likely longer (perhaps 10 times). Instead of putting our masks aside for 5 days, they can be turned around quickly. Great news.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/22/we-are-starting.html","date_published":"2020-04-22T22:01:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-22 22:01","date_timestamp":1587592912,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9532500","content_html":"Recommendations from IDSA in order to reduce social distancing during COVID19. We have a long way to go. www.dropbox.com/s/6j4xk29…
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/22/recommendations-from-idsa.html","date_published":"2020-04-22T14:51:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-22 14:51","date_timestamp":1587567090,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9457645","content_html":"Hosting a “happy hour” via Zoom with 20+ medical school classmates from the around the country this evening. I know that we will be unable to resist a discussion about COVID-19. I look forward to seeing many old friends and expert clinicians.
\n","summary":"","url":"https://mrock911.com/2020/04/18/hosting-a-happy.html","date_published":"2020-04-18T22:35:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-18 22:35","date_timestamp":1587249359,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"9348947","content_html":"Yikes, major snow storm in Minneapolis currently. Almost 60F yesterday. Crazy.
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Snowing today in Minneapolis, despite a beautiful Spring day yesterday. Time for Twin Cites-opoly with Cap today. I finally WON!
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The Easter Bunny, fond of scavenger hunts, decided to use QR code “clues” inside of plastic eggs to keep the teens on the run for over an hour. Good stuff.
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@JohnPhilpin despite assurances to the contrary, we still have very limited testing😕. Hard to listen to the false statements.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/9243525","date_published":"2020-04-07T03:14:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-07 03:14","date_timestamp":1586229285,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9207333","content_html":"@jthingelstad Working on: Sous Vide Porterhouse Steaks with Chimichurri, roasted Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon, and potatoes. Also Sous Vide Salmon, for tomorrow!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/9207333","date_published":"2020-04-04T22:07:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-04 22:07","date_timestamp":1586038046,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9188738","content_html":"@jthingelstad So true.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/9188738","date_published":"2020-04-03T22:42:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-03 22:42","date_timestamp":1585953749,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9188737","content_html":"@iKeating Thank you so much. It's important to get some nuggets of truth from the frontlines out to our communities. I'll update as able!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/9188737","date_published":"2020-04-03T22:42:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-04-03 22:42","date_timestamp":1585953733,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"9096108","content_html":"@jthingelstad Funny!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/9096108","date_published":"2020-03-30T17:31:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2020-03-30 17:31","date_timestamp":1585589507,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"3746352","content_html":"@jthingelstad Beautiful weekend, bummer I am working! Have fun.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/3746352","date_published":"2019-05-26T12:47:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2019-05-26 12:47","date_timestamp":1558874845,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"256654","content_html":"@jthingelstad Sous Vide is awesome. I did Tenderloin, Shrimp, Scallops, and Duck Confit in the last few weeks. Keep me posted!
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/256654","date_published":"2018-01-06T13:54:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2018-01-06 13:54","date_timestamp":1515246866,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"243487","content_html":"@jthingelstad I think you are leaving your espresso machine on too long! ☕️
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/243487","date_published":"2017-12-29T19:52:59+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2017-12-29 19:52","date_timestamp":1514577179,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"212247","content_html":"@jthingelstad Nice new profile shot
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/212247","date_published":"2017-12-03T20:26:49+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2017-12-03 20:26","date_timestamp":1512332809,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"150109","content_html":"@StevenKickert Welcome! @jthingelstad hooked me in as well.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/150109","date_published":"2017-09-19T02:25:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2017-09-19 02:25","date_timestamp":1505787936,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"139279","content_html":"@adiabatic Yup. I suspect that I am live, and will no doubt get myself in trouble soon with some poor micro blog etiquette.
\n","url":"https://micro.blog/mrock911/139279","date_published":"2017-08-31T22:58:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Michael Rock","url":"http://mrock911.com/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Fmicro.blog%2Fmrock911%2Favatar.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"mrock911"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2017-08-31 22:58","date_timestamp":1504220315,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}}]}