Explored St. Paul’s City Hall and County Courthouse Art Deco building. The lobby is a war memorial. At the base of the huge statue, Vision of Peace, five Native Americans are depicted smoking a peace pipe.
Category: Minnesota
It’s Older Than Me
Walked across the Mississippi to Dinkytown for corned beef hash at Al’s. This 14-stool diner is older than me.
Monday Morning Coffees
From under the duvet, I hear the daily grind. Dwight is edging towards his workday. It’s time for my daily incantation: “OK Google, what time is it?” “OK Google, turn on National Public Radio” “OK Google, turn on bedroom lights” “OK Google, bring coffee” OK, I don’t ask Google to bring coffee. I stick my… Continue reading Monday Morning Coffees
45th Parallel
Cycled in search of the 45th parallel. Found a rock, a plaque, and a lost glove.
University of St. Thomas
Cycled in shirtsleeve weather past a vaguely ecclesiastical entrance to the athletic field at the University of St. Thomas.
A Sporting House
November 2017. I look out from our Minneapolis Mill District apartment. Ahead, I see St. Anthony Falls, the only significant waterfall on the Mississippi. A hydroelectric plant, established in 1882, still generates enough power for thousands of homes. Minneapolis grew up around these falls. Across the river I pick out the Pillsbury “A” Mill. Completed… Continue reading A Sporting House
A Sporting House
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A Favorite View, Restored
A sensitively replaced historic bridge returned a favorite bike route and view.
Downtown Capped With Mist
Walked across the Mississippi towards buildings capped with mist.
A Short Warm-Up
With temperatures soaring into the 40’s it was time for a bike ride. The Grain Belt Beer sign was erected in 1941.