My path was blocked by a warming house being set up for the Lake of the Isles rink. There was no skating today.
Category: Living
Urban Hike and Bike: All Over the Nordeast Map
Nordeast (Northeast Minneapolis) encapsulates much of the early working class history of Minneapolis, but it gets short shrift in guide books.Recently I’ve been exploring Nordeast, trying to decode it’s history and culture. Later in this post I’ll introduce some tools I’ve developed, including an interactive map and a feature to customize and print Nordeast guides.But…… Continue reading Urban Hike and Bike: All Over the Nordeast Map
All Over the Nordeast
Posted Urban Hike: All Over the Nordeast Map. It includes an interactive map I’ve developed.
Ideal Diner
Walked in the rain then warmed up in an old-time diner.
7
Celebrated my nephew’s birthday. Later, he gets to whack the “7” (it’s a piñata).
A Physical Book
Cycled to a bricks-and-mortar bookstore and bought a book made of paper.
Honoring my Grandfather
Quoted in a headline in today’s Star Tribune, honoring my grandfather.
Veterans Day 2015
Today I cycled to Sheridan Veterans Memorial beside the Mississippi River in Northeast Minneapolis. The monument reflects on the cost of war, expresses hope for peace, and is even-handed about the conquerors and vanquished. The push to build this memorial came from veterans. It was dedicated just two years ago, so it is not a strong part…… Continue reading Veterans Day 2015
Veterans Day 2015
Posted Veterans Day 2015.
Tonight’s Dinner
This is not an ingredient for a Harry Potter spell; it’s going into tonight’s dinner.