Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood: Architectural Sculptures and Actual Buildings

Each week, I enjoy a walk or a cycle ride with a friend. This week we started at a street lined with twenty-four architectural sculptures on plinths. We had passed the end of this street many times, but had no idea these sculptures existed. Then we went on a hunt for some of the buildings depicted…… Continue reading Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood: Architectural Sculptures and Actual Buildings

Long-Haul Journeys

Almost a year ago I learned I have high-grade prostate cancer. I’m surprised I’m not discouraged by surgery, radiation therapy, and the possibility of further therapies including chemo. My desire to travel is undiminished. 39 daily radiation sessions got in the way of a trip to Hawaii in January 2017. Instead, I planned a trip to…… Continue reading Long-Haul Journeys

Merce Cunningham: Common Time

Moved between moving images at the Walker Art Center’s extensive “Merce Cunningham: Common Time” exhibition.

Categorized as Arts

Shoveled Snow

Shoveled snow, maybe for the last time this season.

Categorized as Winter

Walking on Fresh Snow

Walked home on fresh snow in daylight after a touching movie and dinner: the first day of Daylight Savings Time.

Ready for Ice Dams

Photographed circuit breakers: if there’s heavy snow while we’re traveling, we’ll get these turned on to prevent ice dams on our old house.

One-Tray Dinner

Assembled ingredients from Scotland, Mexico, and Wisconsin for a fast cook/fast cleanup dinner: everything will roast on a baking tray.

Categorized as Cook