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.

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.

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

Food Laboratory

Visited a food laboratory where new products are developed for Bellisio Foods in downtown Minneapolis. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis and owns national brands, including Boston Market.