Google Chromecast

Plugged Google Chromecast into the television. Now it’s remarkably easy to choose a show. And only $30, shipped.

Categorized as IT

Japan’s Islands off Islands

Sakurajima, active volcano off Kagoshima, Southern Japan, March 2013The winter is setting in, and won’t budge for another four or five months: it’s time to think about travel to warmer places like Southern Japan.One theme of my next visit to Japan is “Islands off Islands.”Japan is an archipelago consisting of thousands of islands. Four are…… Continue reading Japan’s Islands off Islands

Mince Pies

Today, Dwight made excellent mince pies. Crust from scratch, filling courtesy of Messrs Crosse and Blackwell.

Categorized as Cook

Silent Bell

This morning’s walk: silent bell at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Bells at the nearby Basilica were not silent.

Categorized as Arts

The Arrival of Our Tree

Collected 3 foot Minnesota deadfall cherrywood Christmas tree at Possibilitree’s workshop, Nordeast Minneapolis.

Busy Play

Spending afternoon with a bundle of energy. Now, comparative peace: he’s playing FishFarts on my tablet.

Categorized as Family