It’s State Fair time in Minnesota, which means winter is just around the corner. Winters in Minnesota can be lovely, with blue skies and bright sun reflecting off fresh snow. But there’s so much winter: it appears in November, and lingers through April. Some days can be brutally cold. It’s time to nail down winter…… Continue reading Looking Forward to Winter
Category: Move
Escaping the Deluge
Squeezed our bikes onto a train filled with Vikings supporters to escape the deluge.
High-Visibility Bicycle Helmet
Bought a high visibility bicycle helmet. I experienced some anxiety when a flock of geese flew low overhead.
Favorite Loop
We cycled our favorite loop: Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek, Mississippi, Cedar Lake Trail.
Moving On
My old bike, my favorite possession for 30 years, went in search of new adventures. It now belongs to a friend’s grandson.
Defending Seoul
Seoul, South Korea, April 17, 2017. I knew I was in trouble. The silence was broken by a whirring sound close behind me. A military security camera was locking onto me. I quickly put my camera away, but it was too late: an armed soldier was walking down an embankment towards me. A couple hours…… Continue reading Defending Seoul
Regaining Mojo
Paused our cycle ride at the California Building, Nordeast, to get back our mojo. The former industrial building houses artists’ studios.
Cycling under a Solar Array
Cycled under a three-million-watt solar array at MSP Terminal 2.
The 1029 Bar
Cycled to The 1029 in Nordeast Minneapolis for Sunday lunch: their famous lobster rolls, and Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA.
Jogging with Hot Flashes
It was more like October when I ran round Lake of the Isles today. The cold and wind nicely mitigated my medication-induced hot flashes.