On Stone Arch Bridge, part of Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park. The Minneapolis park system is one of the top reasons we live where we live. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board was established almost 140 years ago. Because of their foresight, parkland and trails permeate the city. 98% of Minneapolis residents live within a…… Continue reading Our Country Club
Category: Covid-19
Pandemic Poetry
It was a day to stay home and watch YouTube videos to improve my soldering, and other such skills. Occasionally I looked out at the constant rain and the scrolling message on the Guthrie’s marquee: “Promise this world your love” from a poem, “Pandemic.”
Ice Cream in a Time of Covid
Walked down the block to Izzy’s to pick up an order of their Midnight Snack ice cream. We’ve been deprived of this delicacy for months, but today they started taking Internet orders. The server, who was behind plexiglass, slid my order through the freezer
Whiteboards
Posted Whiteboards.
Whiteboards
I grew up with dusty chalkboards in the 1950’s and 1960’s. My first memory of using a whiteboard was early in 1970 at an interview. I was handed a pen and asked to work through a problem on the board. I felt comfortable with this experience, and passed the interview. Throughout my job life, I’ve…… Continue reading Whiteboards
Cycling with a Friend in a Pandemic
Stayed six feet away from a friend.
My Air Travel Happy Path in a Time of Covid-19
Six Feet Away
Time flew while chatting with friends six feet away.
Moving in a Time of Lockdown
Posted Moving in a Time of Lockdown.
Moving in a Time of Lockdown
Walking March 25, 2020. An eerily quiet Minneapolis/St. Paul MSP, walking towards the light rail station. Lane closed to traffic to promote social distancing, West River Road, Minneapolis. Behind the A-Mill artists lofts, across the Mississippi from our home. Railroad switch, a punch of color. I’ve only once seen a locomotive here; the train operator…… Continue reading Moving in a Time of Lockdown