Walked past polling places on my way to Downtown. I voted early by mail. A strange election.
Category: In This Together
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
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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
A Strange Election
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Halloween Prep
After my dental checkup this morning, did my bit to promote tooth decay. Stocked up on candy for Halloween trick-or-treaters.
Afternoon Tea
Prepared afternoon tea for nephews: Sausage rolls; No-crust sandwiches; Scones; Meringues; Strawberries; Cream 3 ways (cheese, clotted, whipped).
My Most Expensive Night Away from Home, Ever
Notes: In the above infographic I used a stock photograph of surgery being performed using a da Vinci robot, a device that costs about $2 million. July 2016, a surgeon operated a da Vinci on me via five small incisions. I was glued to the table: alcohol was sprayed on my back to activate…… Continue reading My Most Expensive Night Away from Home, Ever
Voting Without Conviction
Failed to find a lawn sign for the GOP presidential ticket in heavily Republican Edina precinct 4. I walked miles.