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.
Category: Living
University of St. Thomas
Cycled in shirtsleeve weather past a vaguely ecclesiastical entrance to the athletic field at the University of St. Thomas.
Building the Umami Inventory
It was time to build the umami inventory: made mirepoix and stock.
Bonus Cycling Day
Rolled up one pant leg. At this time of year, any day I do that is a bonus.
Hardly Leftovers
Prepared dinner with carefully curated ingredients: everything left over from Thanksgiving, except pumpkin pie, stuffing and cranberry. Tomorrow: farce galettes au compote de canneberges (stuffing patties with stewed cranberry for dipping).
Dental Checkup
Grateful for good dentistry.
Antisemitism, Racism, and Political Repression
Walked over to to the University of Minnesota to learn about antisemitism, racism, and political repression at the university before WWII.
A Favorite View, Restored
A sensitively replaced historic bridge returned a favorite bike route and view.
Dangerous Birthday Party
Stood by, ready to prevent misuse of dry ice at my nephew’s ninth birthday party at the Science Museum. The kids behaved really well.
Electrical Requirements
After I put together an electrical requirements document for our new condo I had to lie down.