Explored the University of Minnesota’s East and West Bank (of the Mississippi) campuses with a friend. Walked into buildings that promised to be interesting. In the School of Architecture earnest students were having their work reviewed by their peers.
Category: Living
Lost For Words
Walked to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and beyond. Without Words.
Ma: The Space Between
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Ma: The Space Between
Entrance to temple, Kyushu, November 2017. A torii (traditional Japanese gateway), and steps receding into the distance to an unseen temple, exemplify the Japanese concept of ma, the space between. The gate frames space. The steps provide space in time to prepare the mind. As I read around, there are many definitions of ma, but…… Continue reading Ma: The Space Between
Hmong Farmers
Bought produce for Thanksgiving, grown by Hmong American farmers, at our neighborhood Mill City Farmers Market.
Butter and Flour
Began stocking up on ingredients for Thanksgiving, starting with the important stuff: flour and butter for pie crusts.
Quarterly Shot
Got my quarterly Lupron shot at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center. It looks like something you’d find at Home Depot. It’s working: tumor continues to be undetectable (dormant).
Wartime Presidents
Listened to Michael Beschloss, presidential historian, talking to a packed lunchtime Westminster Town Hall Forum about wartime presidents. He reminded us how presidents have started wars on a false pretext, and without the congressional approval required
Snapshots: 3 Days in LA Using Mass Transit
Last week we made a short visit to Los Angeles where we cycled, hiked, explored, and saw a show. We got around entirely by public transport. For such a car-centric city, Los Angeles has a fairly decent system of buses and trains. Many points of interest can be reached by public transport. Detail from LA Metro…… Continue reading Snapshots: 3 Days in LA Using Mass Transit
Hiking the Hollywood Hills
Hiked the Hollywood Hills. Looked down towards the Griffith Observatory and downtown Los Angeles.