Bus to Library

Rode bus to the library: I would’ve been late if I had walked. (This micro-blog celebrates little daily activities!)

Teaching Computing

Spent morning at Minneapolis Central Library discussing, among other things, Microsoft Access. Walked there and back.

Maps, Kids, and Adventures

What does this have to do with a map? My nephews (5 and 6) have known about maps from an early age. I’ve given them age-appropriate, map-themed books. I’ve mailed them maps on postcards from faraway places, along with postcards showing photographs of those places. In the process of finding a world map for them,…… Continue reading Maps, Kids, and Adventures

Creating

The nephews created with our LEGO until the weather improved enough for them to ride their scooters.

On Second Thoughts…

Decided not to do this activity with the nephews, today: they might try this on their own, unsupervised.

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Urban Hike: Nordeast Minneapolis

Nordeast, looking towards Downtown.Last weekend, the annual Art-a-Whirl artists’ studio tour drew crowds to Northeast Minneapolis (“Nordeast”). Nordeast was a quieter place back in February when I went there on an urban hike.It was a winter’s day, but I took advantage of the shoveled sidewalks and warm, locally owned businesses for coffee and lunch. I felt a strong…… Continue reading Urban Hike: Nordeast Minneapolis

Distractions

At dinner the nephews took my phone and Dwight’s phone. That assured us a good conversation with their parents.

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Geocaching with a Nephew

Took my my 5-year-old nephew geocaching. He’s one little pro with a GPS. We found 5 out of 7 geocaches.

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