Walked across Interstate 35W on a new pedestrian bridge (5th St SE, Minneapolis). Unlike the bridge I crossed a couple days ago in St. Paul’s Union Park District, this is wide enough for pedestrians and cyclists, has lighting, and the bridge and approach
Category: Living
Warm Enough
With temperatures soaring into the mid-40’s, it was time for an al fresco coffee.
Divided Communities
On my walk in St. Paul’s Union Park district, “discovered” the Aldine Street Pedestrian Bridge. It falls short of modern standards, dating back to the early days of I94, below. It’s a reminder of the communities divided and eliminated by the construction
Former Factory
Walked around Downtown with a friend, picking out favorite buildings. This beauty was built as a facility for manufacturing farm equipment. Today, it’s a hotel with dramatic public spaces. An atrium, with exposed timber beams, soars through all six levels
European Food Tour
Walked to a store that’s been in business for almost seventy years to load my backpack with locally made, multicultural goodies: pierogi (Poland), lefse (Norway), and bangers (UK/Ireland).
Freewheel
Wheeled my bicycle over to Freewheel for a service. So many worn parts are being replaced, it’ll practically be a new bike.
Tax Time Together
Started entering data for our first joint tax return.
Thai Eggplant
This weekend I’m cooking with ingredients I’ve never used before. Today: Thai eggplant. Tomorrow: oxtail.
Gai Lan
Picked up gai lan, Chinese broccoli, from an Asian supermarket. My new favorite vegetable has a stronger, slightly more bitter taste than regular broccoli. We stir-fry the stalks for a while, then add the rest. We might include garlic, fresh ginger, sugar, shoyu, and fish sauce.
Concussion Prevention
Preventing another concussion was probably not uppermost in his mind when a friend presented me with this old-time football helmet that had belonged to his uncle. Coincidentally, the Vikings football stadium is behind me.