October 1983, Hawaii Big Island: I stand against an expanse of blackness, some of the newest terrain on Earth. I set the self-timer on my Canon AE-1 film camera, then dash into the field of view for a self-portrait. “Selfies” would have to wait until the 21st century. I walk around nearby Halemaumau Crater as… Continue reading Standing at the Edge of Creation
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Minneapolis Old Highland Neighborhood
Explored the Old Highland neighborhood of North Minneapolis: lovely old homes and community pride.
Every Building has a Story
I sometimes wonder, especially on a Monday morning, what goes on in an office building. Today, I Googled this one: inside, a team of fifteen is busy creating 3D medical animations.
Edge of the Falls
Walked to the edge of St. Anthony Falls. Minneapolis grew up around these falls. Today, they still provide hydroelectric power.
Hub Bike Co-op
It was time for a new tire and inner tube.
The Remains of a Bridge
Cycled to the middle of the Mississippi on a former railroad bridge. The rest of the bridge, a swing bridge, has been removed.
Green Box on Rusty Bridge
Posted Let’s Play “What is it?”—Green Box on Rusty Bridge.
Green Box on Rusty Bridge
[wp_quiz id=”1740″] I love to prop my bike against a railing on this iron bridge and stare at the rail yard below. The bridge is new, replacing another iron bridge that was starting to fail. Failing bridges are a serious concern all over the United States. The concern becomes visceral in Minneapolis with memories of… Continue reading Green Box on Rusty Bridge
Watching People Watching
Watched people watching Minnehaha Falls.
St. Paul’s Oakland Cemetery
Cycled with a friend to St. Paul’s Oakland Cemetery (founded 1853), final home for many immigrants. We’re lucky to have a large Hmong-American population, median age 19.7. As many of us age out of the workforce, young, hard-working individuals will build