Our State Fair

The Minnesota State Fair is a big deal. It runs for 10 days through Labor Day with a total attendance around 1.8 million. This morning, I was one of those attendees. I’m not one for crowds, or food on a stick, or animal competitions. But I do like to drop in on the Fair every…… Continue reading Our State Fair

Illicit Photo in a Bank

A Wells Fargo guard ordered me to put my camera away. So, after buying euros I took this illicit photo with my phone.

Impressionist World

Cycled the lakes and Mississippi this morning before the welcome rain on the skylight turned the world Impressionist.

Categorized as Cycle

Locally Grown

My shopping cart today at #wedgecoop. The best time of year for produce: everything is local (Minnesota, Wisconsin).

Categorized as Eat

Aspirations

Library elevatesMice and keyboards seekAmerican dreams

Categorized as Write

Travel Gear: Trekking Pole

  I often hike with one trekking pole. Some hikers prefer two poles: I don’t have enough hands to carry two while operating my GPS, or grabbing tree limbs. It’s largely about balance, but I suspect my knees are grateful when I lean on the pole while climbing. Unfortunately, a trekking pole makes air travel…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Trekking Pole