Walked around what seemed like the biggest Pride Festival, ever, in Loring Park with 650 vendors and hundreds of thousands of attendees over the weekend. Retreated to the peace of our home, our Pride shrine, and a quiet evening.
Category: In This Together
A Safe Space
Kicked off Pride weekend festivities at a gathering in our building’s game room with LGBTQ+ and ally neighbors.
Summer Service
Volunteered at an adult summer school program teaching ELL (English Language Learning) and then PCA (Personal Care Assistant) training, which equips people to help others maintain independence in the community. Meanwhile, Dwight tackled greenhouse duty, specifically de-bugging (washing plants) in the tropical section alongside this thriving African vine.
Good Eats
Substantial dinner after planning a trip to Italy next spring with my sister- and brother-in-law: pork ribs, pork belly, walleye, roast Brussels sprouts.
Sounds of Pride
Celebrated Pride with the Minnesota Orchestra playing works by LGBTQ+ composers.
School’s Out
It was the last day of the semester, classrooms have gone silent for the next two weeks. After the break I’ll be back here for summer school. (The device on the table on the far left is assistive technology for a visually impaired learner. The tower rack in the back corner stores and charges laptops.)
Halibut and Gratitude
Tonight’s our anniversary, so I whipped up a special (well, for a Monday night) dinner. Halibut baked in parchment is so easy, yet feels a touch exotic. Accompanied by an eight buck bottle of New Zealand Sav Blanc from Trader’s we had a fine meal, grateful for our years together. The extra halibut (in the…… Continue reading Halibut and Gratitude
Exploring Minneapolis
The plan was to pedal with a friend visiting from the UK, but rain showers and lightning in the forecast threw a wrench in our gears. Instead, we opted for a long walk through Minneapolis. At the offices of Ryan Companies, an architecture, engineering, and construction firm, we reviewed this wooden model of Downtown.
Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery
Every Thursday, on my walk from the bus stop to the school where I volunteer, I pass by Minneapolis’ oldest cemetery, Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, founded 1853. In the photo three rows of weathered headstones mark where Civil War soldiers are interred. Each stone carries a name and the poignant statement ‘A Soldier.’
A Lesson in Flag Etiquette
A cycle ride with a friend included Victory Memorial Drive where the flag was at half-staff, which mystified us. On Memorial Day (Monday) the flag is flown at half-staff until noon. Later I learned that at other times only the President and Minnesota’s Governor have the authority to require the flag at half-staff, but neither…… Continue reading A Lesson in Flag Etiquette