Bleacher Uncles

Walked over to the Vikings stadium to serve as bleacher uncles. Our ten-year-old nephew was playing football, a dot in our field of view.

Categorized as Family

Orchestra Hall

Walked to Orchestra Hall for a Minnesota Orchestra concert.

Categorized as Arts

Minimal vs. Baroque

On my cycle ride: minimal vs. Baroque. The sculpture, “Theaster Gates,” contains a statue of the patron saint of librarians and archivists.

Ready to Ride Rails

I’ll be riding the rails before too long. An exchange order for a Japan Rail pass arrived in the mail.

Categorized as Plan

One Final Mow

One final mow. I abandoned the mower at the next-door neighbors’ house.

Thinking of my Erector Set

Cycled under an old railroad bridge that spans the Mississippi. It evoked thoughts of my childhood Meccano (Erector) set which I still have.

Categorized as Play

Free Beer

Wheeled our bikes along a muddy track beside Bassett Creek, past the abandoned Fruen/ConAgra mill, and on to Utepils Brewery and free beer.