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

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 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.

300 Brain Diseases

When I explore our new neighborhood I keep finding new stuff. Today I spotted these paver bricks in a courtyard at the headquarters of the American Academy of Neurology. Bricks name about 300 brain diseases.