Ukraine

Enjoyed lunch with a friend at Kramarczuk’s. The deli was founded by a couple who escaped Soviet oppression in post World War II Ukraine.

An Indoor 9-Mile Urban Hike

   A fierce rainstorm had hit California. People had died, a reservoir was bursting at the seams, evacuations had been ordered in several counties. The storm weakened as it crossed the Rockies on its way to Minneapolis and points east. On Monday, Presidents’ Day, the storm finally hit Minneapolis, dropping 0.6 inches of rain. This…… Continue reading An Indoor 9-Mile Urban Hike

Pond in Mist

On my way to Downtown: Loring Pond in mist.

Categorized as Walk

Skyway Walk

I planned to walk all nine miles of the Minneapolis skyway system. After an hour, sensory deprivation forced me out to the streets and rain.

First Bike Ride of Year

Ran errands by bicycle for the first time this year. It was warm enough to wear shorts.

Categorized as Cycle

Graduating Gopher

Walked past a graduating gopher: chainsaw art, University of Minnesota.

Categorized as Arts

Hawaiian Slack Key

With temperatures soaring into the 30’s, it was time for Hawaiian slack key.

Categorized as Arts