Explored University Grove: architect-designed houses owned by university staff on land leased from the University of Minnesota.
Category: Create
Florence Foster Jenkins
We listened to Meryl Streep singing with gusto.
Jane Monheit and Nicholas Payton
Dinner at the Dakota with Jane Monheit and Nicholas Payton.
Raising the Average Age
Two friends and I raised the average age of the audience at a Bakken Trio concert at the local community center.
Pillsbury A
Walked past the Pillsbury A. In 1881 it was the world’s largest flour mill. It’s now artists’ lofts.
A New Sculpture Garden Emerges
Walked past the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture, on hiatus from being iconic while a new sculpture garden emerges.
Mindless Movie
It was time for a mindless summer movie.
Lego Technic Therapy
My mind goes to a different place when I build models with Lego Technic and Mindstorms. This week, as I recover from surgery, a dose of Technic seemed like a good idea. I decided to work on my Lego Technic design aesthetic. Yoshihito Isogawa produces wonderful Technic books that demonstrate a pleasing balance of form… Continue reading Lego Technic Therapy
Jungle Theater
Walked to the Jungle Theater to see Le Switch.
Moon, Snowy Mountains
Moon, snowy mountains. My 8-year-old nephew’s artwork was a contrast to our hot 90° cycle ride to Dairy Queen.