I’m not from Minnesota. I grew up in Southern California. But, I have been here most of my adult life and love the place and the people. I’m trying to capture here a little of what I see. It’s not comprehensive and probably not even representative. But, it’s what I see.
As to who I am? My name is Peter Berge. I was born in Phoenix, Arizona and grew up in the East County of San Diego, California. In elementary school I took a summer school photography class. We learned the basics of exposure and composition - used perspective to take trick photographs (hey, how did you shrink Johnny so he can stand on your hand!), we even developed our own film. Maybe my interest in photography came naturally since my grandfather was a photojournalist/editor.
I spend my days as the Web Education Director for Minnesota CLE. I manage the online education part of the business. If you’re interested, Ari Kaplan recently did an off-the-cuff interview with me in the Webcast studio:
Feel free to contact me, I even take requests to be included in the blog! Click on my signature block below and you can email me.
Do people pay you to be in your blog? Or is it just a hobby for yourself?
Heck, this is all about the fun of it!
Hi Peter,
I just looked through your website, as I said I would, last night… I’m really touched and impressed… and grateful, to meet another genuine and authentic human being… a mensch, as Heinz would say. Thank you so very much for letting strangers invade your cherished kitchen. Thank you for your warm hospitality and graciousness.. Thanks for the fantastic lessons on California wines and Zin.
thanks for charming conversation and such warm neighbors.
And most of all thank you for your belief in M2 and Marc. Together so much honest loving good energy will move us all in the direction of connectedness and community.
I hope our paths are able to cross again soon and that I will be able to exchange your hospitality with mine and have you and Debbie here.
Much love and appreciation to you and your generous heart.
Beth Barron