Blithe Spirit

Our bedroom window framed the Guthrie Theater as we prepared to walk over for “Blithe Spirit.”

Categorized as Arts

The Wrong Bus

Hopped onto the wrong bus, got to see Minneapolis from new angles: a wabi-sabi journey.

It’s Older Than Me

Walked across the Mississippi to Dinkytown for corned beef hash at Al’s. This 14-stool diner is older than me.

Condo Task Dependencies

Created a spreadsheet to communicate task dependencies to the developer of our condo. Our tasks to make selections are dependent on the developer completing their tasks. I was tempted to produce a Gantt chart.

Categorized as Design

Transforming Root Vegetables

Bought vegetables grown in Minneapolis by kids. Transformed some of the root vegetables into a scalloped bake without losing my fingers in the mandoline.

Categorized as Cook

Focusing on What I Can Do

Simultaneously tutored two students: one about fractions, the other GED English. This felt so much better than thoughts of the politicians and entertainers who are failing us.

Bike Tune

The mechanic replaced a damaged chain link then spun the wheel, over and over, while checking gear changes, back and forth, making minor adjustments. He then pumped up the tires. I continued the journey on my well-tuned bike, $10 lighter.

Categorized as Cycle