(Saturday, January 24, 2026)
Multiple videos of today’s shooting by federal agents and the ICE OUT protests brought up two sad synchronicities for me. A video that was seemingly filmed (shot!) from a second-story window, or maybe from a drone, showed a building one block away from Nicollet Avenue called “Icehouse.” Right on Nicollet, in the Eat Street area of the Whittier neighborhood, was an apartment building named “Good Dwelling.” A reminder of Renee. Today’s deceased Minnesota resident was an ICU nurse named Alex. ICU: I see you. Both Alex and Renee were 37 years old. 3 + 7 = 10, 1 + 0 = 1
Nicollet is of French origin and means “victorious people.” Cindy just reminded me that Renee’s middle name was Nicole. Nicollet is also a variation of Nicole/Nicholas, which means “victory of the people.” Nicollet Avenue is half a block away from my house. I am praying for victory.
Day notes:
Alex’s death occurred at 26th and Nicollet.
Amazing synchronicities! Renee and Alex really are martyrs.