Tested comfy chairs. We declared this the winner. We’ll buy two chairs and one ottoman. His ice-block feet and my hot-flash feet belong together. Now, we have to select fabrics. See post Feathering the Nest.
Category: Living
Cycling The 606
Explored Chicago’s North Side on shared bicycles. Cycled The 606, a trail on a former “L” line elevated on berms and bridges. This former Playskool factory once produced Lincoln Logs and Tyke Bikes.
Feathering the Nest
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Feathering the Nest
A couple days ago, we flew into Chicago’s Midway Airport then took the “L” to an industrial area on Chicago’s South Side. At 57 St. Design. We walked through a dusty woodworking shop where workers were building furniture from American hardwoods using traditional methods. We discussed a few pieces we will order, including our first decent…… Continue reading Feathering the Nest
Louis Sullivan Ironwork
Paused at this ironwork above the entrance to a Target store in Chicago’s loop. Legendary architect, Louis Sullivan, created this for the Carson Pirie Scott department store which originally occupied this building.
57 St. Design
Visited 57 St. Design in an industrial area of Chicago’s Southside to discuss furniture.
Art and Skyline
Viewed art and city skyline at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Two American Indian Galleries
Visited two American Indian galleries: All My Relations and Two Rivers. Relished a slow-cooked bison melt at Gatherings Cafe in the Minneapolis American Indian Center.
Highest Point in Minneapolis
Stood on a park bench at the highest point in Minneapolis, Deming Heights Park.
Sacred Water
“Discovered” Cold Water Spring which supplied Fort Snelling and is considered to be sacred by some Native Americans. The National Park Service administers the spring and surrounding restored prairie.