archive: January-June 2014
Erik Ritland, a writer and musician from St. Paul, Minnesota, is the main contributor for Rambling On. He was also Lead Staff Writer for Minnesota culture blog Curious North. Support Erik's music via his Patreon account, reach him via email, or find him on Facebook and Twitter.
The first few months of Rambling On laid our foundation. We published our first three podcasts, where we explained who we are and what we do, and discussed the latest in the world of the Twins and Wild. While many of our articles dealt with sports, we also published an appreciation of bluesman Sleepy John Estes and commented on a political situation in Minnesota.
Thanks for being there with us from the beginning! Below is the full archive.
Preparing first podcast! 4/4/14
The first Rambling On podcast is scheduled for the beginning of June!
Twins Update 4/7/14: Good, Bad, and Ugly 4/17/14
The Twins ended a weird week with a win against the Cleveland Indians yesterday. Find out about the highlights from their first few games in Erik's latest blog.
The Final Push to the NHL Playoffs 4/8/14
The way things are shaping up the NHL playoffs should be as entertaining as always. Let’s just hope that the hometown team can avoid another embarrassing one-and-done showing.
The Season of Bad Facial Hair, Sweet Mullets, and Good Hockey 4/16/14
An extensive preview of the 2014 NHL playoffs featuring predictions.
Looking for a Few Good Men 5/6/14
Peter continues his series of articles about the 2014 NHL Playoffs with a rant about the officiating and a look forward to the Wild-Blackhawks series.
Sending a Message 5/14/14
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane ended the Minnesota Wild’s season last Tuesday, scoring on a bad bounce in overtime to take the game and second-round playoff series. Despite this fact, in 2014 the Minnesota Wild sent an important message to their fans and the other teams in the NHL.
The Show Must Go On: The 2014 Stanley Cup Finals 6/4/14
Peter previews the match-up between the LA Kings and New York Rangers.
Podcast Recording 6/8/14
Recording the first podcast tonight. Will be up this week along with a three part series about the Wild from Peter and some new music posts from Erik.
Inaugural Podcast! Who we are and what we do 6/11/14
It's finally here: the inaugural edition of the Rambling On podcast! Join Erik and Peter as they begin their adventure by discussing the importance of taking yourself and your views seriously but not too seriously, avoiding being too positive or too negative, not having an "us vs. them" attitude, and not being an extremist.
Please let us know what you think! Thank you so much for your support.
The Wild in 2013-2014 Pt I and II 6/12/14
Thanks for the great response to our first podcast! We are humbled and appreciative. Our second episode, which covers the Twins' signing of Kendrys Morales and the Minnesota Wild, will be released tomorrow.
Might as well keep the ball rolling on this busy week by posting Peter's two part article about the 2013-2014 Wild season (Goalies and Injuries, The Future is Now).
Remembering Sleepy John Estes 6/5/14
A personal blog from Erik in tribute to one of his favorite bluesman.
With Political Finger-Pointing, Everyone Loses 6/12/14
Sewage issues in Minnetonka have been a big issue in Minnesota throughout the spring. Peter gives his perspective on how politics are getting in the way to finding a solution.
PODCAST #2: Wild and Twins Discussion part I 6/12/14
Analysis of the Twins signing of Kendrys Morales and discuss the Minnesota Wild in 2013-2014 and beyond. Includes conversation about goalies, injuries, and the teams young talent.
PODCAST #3: Wild and Twins Discussion 6/19/14
Episode three is up. Includes Wild discussion (how veterans like Pominville and Koivu did last year, if they should make any off-season moves) and Twins talk (pitching, injuries, Joe Mauer). Thank you so much for liking, sharing, and all the other ways we've been shown so much support since we began!
Twins update 6/30/14: Battling Inconsistency 6/30/14
Battling inconsistency has kept the Twins from being competitive in the past. Looks like the same thing will happen this year. Read Erik's latest here.
Thanks for being there with us from the beginning! Below is the full archive.
Preparing first podcast! 4/4/14
The first Rambling On podcast is scheduled for the beginning of June!
Twins Update 4/7/14: Good, Bad, and Ugly 4/17/14
The Twins ended a weird week with a win against the Cleveland Indians yesterday. Find out about the highlights from their first few games in Erik's latest blog.
The Final Push to the NHL Playoffs 4/8/14
The way things are shaping up the NHL playoffs should be as entertaining as always. Let’s just hope that the hometown team can avoid another embarrassing one-and-done showing.
The Season of Bad Facial Hair, Sweet Mullets, and Good Hockey 4/16/14
An extensive preview of the 2014 NHL playoffs featuring predictions.
Looking for a Few Good Men 5/6/14
Peter continues his series of articles about the 2014 NHL Playoffs with a rant about the officiating and a look forward to the Wild-Blackhawks series.
Sending a Message 5/14/14
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane ended the Minnesota Wild’s season last Tuesday, scoring on a bad bounce in overtime to take the game and second-round playoff series. Despite this fact, in 2014 the Minnesota Wild sent an important message to their fans and the other teams in the NHL.
The Show Must Go On: The 2014 Stanley Cup Finals 6/4/14
Peter previews the match-up between the LA Kings and New York Rangers.
Podcast Recording 6/8/14
Recording the first podcast tonight. Will be up this week along with a three part series about the Wild from Peter and some new music posts from Erik.
Inaugural Podcast! Who we are and what we do 6/11/14
It's finally here: the inaugural edition of the Rambling On podcast! Join Erik and Peter as they begin their adventure by discussing the importance of taking yourself and your views seriously but not too seriously, avoiding being too positive or too negative, not having an "us vs. them" attitude, and not being an extremist.
Please let us know what you think! Thank you so much for your support.
The Wild in 2013-2014 Pt I and II 6/12/14
Thanks for the great response to our first podcast! We are humbled and appreciative. Our second episode, which covers the Twins' signing of Kendrys Morales and the Minnesota Wild, will be released tomorrow.
Might as well keep the ball rolling on this busy week by posting Peter's two part article about the 2013-2014 Wild season (Goalies and Injuries, The Future is Now).
Remembering Sleepy John Estes 6/5/14
A personal blog from Erik in tribute to one of his favorite bluesman.
With Political Finger-Pointing, Everyone Loses 6/12/14
Sewage issues in Minnetonka have been a big issue in Minnesota throughout the spring. Peter gives his perspective on how politics are getting in the way to finding a solution.
PODCAST #2: Wild and Twins Discussion part I 6/12/14
Analysis of the Twins signing of Kendrys Morales and discuss the Minnesota Wild in 2013-2014 and beyond. Includes conversation about goalies, injuries, and the teams young talent.
PODCAST #3: Wild and Twins Discussion 6/19/14
Episode three is up. Includes Wild discussion (how veterans like Pominville and Koivu did last year, if they should make any off-season moves) and Twins talk (pitching, injuries, Joe Mauer). Thank you so much for liking, sharing, and all the other ways we've been shown so much support since we began!
Twins update 6/30/14: Battling Inconsistency 6/30/14
Battling inconsistency has kept the Twins from being competitive in the past. Looks like the same thing will happen this year. Read Erik's latest here.
