Too Cold

Woke up to “off-the-chart” cold weather. Schools, universities, and many businesses were closed. The furthest I got was the trash room, a few feet from our door. There’s two chutes: one for material destined for the city’s trash burner, and the other for recycling.

Staying Inside

Looked out the window at this scene. “Steam” rises off St. Anthony Falls in the bitter cold, and power poles recede into the distance from a hydroelectric plant. With the air temperature descending to -27°F (-34°C), I will not be going outside until Thursday.

Moving the Final Load

Moved the final load from our former apartment: mainly cleaning materials. The apartment is squeaky clean for the next occupants.

Sitting on Recycled Plastic Milk Jugs

Prepared for warm weather: assembled chairs for our balcony. They’re based on a design by Minneapolis architect, Ralph Rapson, and manufactured in Duluth, Minnesota. They’re made from recycled plastic milk jugs, and weigh about 40 pounds apiece. They will

Neckties

Realized we still have a few ties. I have not worn one any time in the entire 21st century.

Categorized as Simplify

Hello Toto

Today, I have one less reason to visit Japan: installed washlets. They’re ubiquitous in Japan.

Categorized as DIY

We Like Desktop Computers

Set up our old computer in its new home. Threaded cables down a conduit in the wall.

Categorized as IT