Walked past the Pillsbury A. In 1881 it was the world’s largest flour mill. It’s now artists’ lofts.
Category: Minneapolis
Trek to Tiny Tim’s Tomb
In 1968 Tiny Tim released his first album, God Bless Tiny Tim, and his falsetto Tiptoe Through the Tulips became a worldwide phenomenon. In 1996 he had a heart attack on stage at the Minneapolis Women’s Club, and was pronounced dead at the nearby Hennepin County Medical Center. It seemed strangely appropriate to start my hike to Tiny… Continue reading Trek to Tiny Tim’s Tomb
Near North Minneapolis
My walk, today, included Near North Minneapolis.
Walk to the Edge of Minneapolis
Walked to Nordeast and to the edge of Minneapolis. As thunder rolled in, drove a car2go back home.
Betty Danger’s Country Club
Explored the unfamiliar:–North Minneapolis trails–Lunch, Betty Danger’s Country Club (I didn’t ride the Ferris).
Real Mexican Food
Satisfied my craving for authentic Mexican food.
Mill Ruins Park
Walked my bicycle through Mill Ruins Park. Early Minneapolis by the Mississippi.
Storm Coming In
A storm was coming in from the west as I cycled across Stone Arch Bridge towards downtown Minneapolis.
Frank Lloyd Wright in Minneapolis
Our cycle ride in search of Frank Lloyd Wright included this Minneapolis beauty on Cedar Lake.
Urban Bike: Purple Rain Tour
As I get older, I find it’s best to focus on one task at a time. In fact, a task can become so engrossing it pushes out thoughts of everything else. Some would call this a deficiency of aging, I call it an advantage. Last Wednesday, it was time for a bike ride with purpose.… Continue reading Urban Bike: Purple Rain Tour