It’s a little too convenient living one block from an excellent ice cream store. “Existential Crunch” (dark brown sugar, Jameson whiskey, creme fraiche, praline pecan, and cashew brittle) topped with a small scoop of “Umeshu Chocolate” (dark chocolate and Japanese plum wine).
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Let the Fireworks Begin
Waited on our balcony for the Aquatennial fireworks to start.
Up Next: Fireworks
Watched the riverfront Red, White and Boom fireworks display from our balcony. Over several hours, thousands gathered below.
Ol’ Man River
Cooked chicken and veggies on the grill while… Ol’ man river/That ol’ man river/He don’t say nothing/But he must know something/Cause he just keeps rolling/He keeps rolling along/Rollin’ along. The rest of the lyrics are brutal. Showboat premiered in 1927.
Minnehaha Falls Full Throttle
On a cycle ride with a friend from out of town, paused to admire Minnehaha Falls going full throttle.
Canadian Forest Fires
Watched another dramatic sunset. Unfortunately, the effect is enhanced by smoke from Canadian forest fires.
Ramen Refuel
Cycled a loop through North and Nordeast Minneapolis with a friend visiting from the UK. Refueled with ramen at Tori 44.
Downtown Reflections
Reflections on reflections on my Skyway walk around Downtown, sheltered from the rain.
Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Generating Station
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Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Generating Station
The Mdewakanton Dakota, who first lived in the area that is now Minneapolis, called the Mississippi, Hahawakpa, “River of the Falls.” Minneapolis owes its origins to the Mississippi and the St. Anthony Falls. Starting in the 1850’s, logs were floated down the river to be processed in sawmills powered by the falls. Later, flour mills… Continue reading Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Generating Station