A Consequence of War

At the Weisman Art Museum, viewed furniture bought from families impoverished by the Korean War. This intersects with a novel I’m reading.

Categorized as Arts

Energetic Prep

After preparing root vegetables for a braise, it was time for a nap.

Categorized as Cook

Clear Path

My jogging route today was remarkably clear, considering one foot of snow had been forecast.

Categorized as Jog

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.