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.
Category: In This Together
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.
Fort Snelling At Bdote
Cycled past Fort Snelling at Bdote. I appreciate how the Minnesota Historical Society is striving to present a fuller history of the area.
New Americans
Sat in a room with hard-working Somalis in the basement of a Carnegie library. One hundred years ago I would have been sitting with Swedes in this same room.
My Mother’s Typewriter
Spotted this in the basement of a college friend of Dwight. Immediately recognized it as a Remington typewriter case. Inside was the same model my mother used when I was a kid. When I moved to America, the first company I worked for had once made these typewriters.
Shared Bikes
Rode shared bikes six times. They’re great for running errands around town.