Posted My Post-Election Microblog.
Category: In This Together
Real Family Values
Today it was time for a trim. In 2012, our hairdresser’s son worked full-time to successfully bring marriage equality to Minnesota.
Honoring
Paused at Sheridan Veterans Memorial where plaques remind us of each war. This modest memorial honors all veterans and does not glorify war.
One Glass Ceiling Smashed, …
Walked past Uppercut Gym, the only boxing gym in the USA solely owned and operated by a woman. There’s still many glass ceilings to smash.
Lunch at Tao
Enjoyed lunch at Tao Natural Foods, a place that embraces diversity.
Voting Day
Walked past polling places on my way to Downtown. I voted early by mail. A strange election.
The Meaning of Shadows
This morning I photographed my shadow, firmly attached to me. Although it was almost noon, the sun was quite low in the sky. In 1847 Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Shadow, a short story that talks to the present time. Here’s the bare details: A man gave his shadow permission to leave and explore the…… Continue reading The Meaning of Shadows
The Meaning of Shadows
Posted The Meaning of Shadows.
Walk around Como Lake
Como Lake, St. Paul. Walked with a friend around the park and conservatory.
A Strange Election
A strange thing happened today as I was jogging slowly round our neighborhood lake, Lake of the Isles. A diminutive older woman was trying to catch my attention. She announced proudly in a Russian accent that she was voting for the Republican candidate for President. “Very good, very good” she declared to prove her case. By…… Continue reading A Strange Election