Posted Opportunity for All.
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Opportunity for All
On a sunny June day in 2014, I walked over to Lake Harriet Bandshell to listen to the President. I felt a common bond, believing if we become a more inclusive society, the economic pie gets bigger, and everybody wins. Fast forward to October 10, 2019 to a grey, drippy day in downtown Minneapolis. The…… Continue reading Opportunity for All
Basement Classroom
It will be 2020 before I can be a tutor again in the basement classroom with a fireplace. The 105-year-old building is about to close for a few months for renovation.
White Power and Paramilitary America
After a noon Westminster Town Hall Forum lecture on White Power and Paramilitary America, I was ready for some subversive art at the Walker.
Whitewashing
Cycled behind the Pioneers Monument in Northeast Minneapolis. The front depicts a pioneer family. The back depicts Father Hennepin receiving a peace pipe from the locals in 1680. Afterwards I wrote to asking for an interpretive sign that provides fuller context.
Wednesday Gig
Followed the top arrow to my Wednesday gig.
Happy Birthday, MiL
Wished my mother-in-law Happy Birthday.
The Heart Sutra with Tooltips
10.5 kilometers to the next temple. In October I’ll be going on my annual trip to Japan. My partner will be joining me, now that his work life is in the rearview mirror. I’m planning to introduce him to many adventures I’ve figured out over the past few years. Doubtless, we’ll also find new adventures.…… Continue reading The Heart Sutra with Tooltips
All Square
Stopped for lunch at a busy South Minneapolis restaurant. All the employees have been in prison, but today they get a living wage, training in personal and professional development, mentoring, and access to mental health and wellness services. The sandwich and service were great.
Bauhaus Brewery
Cycled over to Bauhaus Brewery for dinner with friends. In addition to beer, we were sustained by the best, most tender slow-cooked brisket from a smoker on a trailer.