In heavy rain, picked up three cart-loads of plants from a garden center for our balcony. Being contrarian paid off: there were plenty carts, and no lines at the checkouts.
Category: Living
One Year Later
On my cycle ride: one year later.
3rd Avenue Bridge
As usual, our Sunday morning walk took us under the bridge that carries 3rd Avenue across the Mississippi. Built over 100 years ago, it will reopen at the end of 2022.
Nature’s Hand
I like to cycle through this yard in Northeast Minneapolis, behind the Casket Arts Building, and observe the creative process. The juxtaposition of works in process and abandoned always intrigues me, especially when Mother Nature adds serendipity in the form of a large puddle.
Measuring Electricity Usage
Got our electric bill today: pleased with usage compared to last year. This past year, I’ve been measuring electrictricity usage on individual devices, and, in a few cases, making inconspicuous changes to reduce usage. We got a similar improvement last month. 100% of the energy is wind.
It doesn’t Woof
Replaced failed electronics in a powered subwoofer. However, the failure had damaged the speaker, so now I need to replace the speaker. Polk has been great: under warranty they sent me the replacement electronics, and now a speaker is in the mail at no cost.
Not Norwegian Food
With Dwight in Fargo, visiting his mom, eating Norwegian food, I continued my ramen journey. Zen Box Izakaya, near our home, does a fine tonkotsu ramen, but they only serve al fresco for now. It was magic to select an Asahi draft on my phone, and for it to appear a minute later.
Grateful for a Restaurant Lunch
I no longer take for granted being able walk into a restaurant and order a ramen bowl. Grateful for lunch at moto-i.
Slow Fade to White
Woke up to a misty morning: slow fade to white.
Superior Hiking Trail, Spring 2021
It felt strange, this past week, to pack our bags then drive up the interstate to Duluth. This was only the second time we’ve been away from home in almost fourteen months. In Duluth we headed for the hills to walk part of the Skyline Trail before checking into a hotel for one night. Looking…… Continue reading Superior Hiking Trail, Spring 2021