Failed to find a lawn sign for the GOP presidential ticket in heavily Republican Edina precinct 4. I walked miles.
Category: Living
Gorp Components
Stocked up on trail snacks for our next excursion:–Gorp–Rice cracker mix–Wasabi peas–Carob raisins–Sesame sticks
Early Votes
Voted: took advantage of Minnesota early voting.
Walking in the Company of Crows
Jigokudani (Hell Valley), Shikotsu-Toya National Park Between flights at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport I noticed a comment on my Beyond the Narrow Road to the Deep North blog post. The writer recommended a book, Ainu Folk Tales. The Ainu are the indigenous people of Hokkaido. Much of their culture is handed down verbally from generation to generation…… Continue reading Walking in the Company of Crows
Acting Locally
Acted locally.
Media Blackout
This sculpture speaks for me this evening: our TV will be off 8:00 to 9:30 p.m., Central. (Spotted at a temple near Komatsu, Japan in 2014.)
Washing Gear
Washed gear: stuff sack, trekking gloves, smartphone case, hat ready for the next adventure
Back on the Saddle
Rode my bike to the Wedge Co-op to buy groceries: first time on my bike since early July.
Isles Bun & Coffee
After a lackluster jog round Lake of the Isles, if was time to recharge with a bun and coffee at Isles Bun & Coffee.
Let’s Play “Which Button Do I Press?”
Question 1: Which button do I press to dispense hot water? A Japanese hotel room is an oasis from the complexity of navigating Japan. I can kick back, have a nice cup of tea, and calmly plan my next adventures. Or can I? Most Japanese hotel rooms have buttons you need to press to complete…… Continue reading Let’s Play “Which Button Do I Press?”