Looked between railroad hopper cars. Meticulously sprayed graffiti contributed a splash of blue.
Category: Twin Cities
Running on Snow
Ran on snow.
Old-Time Voting Machine
“Voted” using an old-school voting machine at the Minnesota History Center’s “1968 Exhibit.” I’ve already voted in today’s general election via mail.
Monetizing Dogs
On my way to the bus stop, walked past this new business: dog hotel, dog day care, dog spa, …. The frontage stretches almost half a block.
Ralph Rapson in the Twin Cities
Plotted a map showing local buildings designed by architect Ralph Rapson. I’ll use this to spice up some walks this winter.
Hmong in St. Paul
Cycled to Lake Phalen where workers were completing this pavilion. It was built in Changsha, China, then shipped to sister city St. Paul. In return, Changsha got Peanuts statues, including Lucy in a Hmong dress. Changsha is the ancestral home of the many Hmong who’ve moved to St. Paul.
Long Shadows, Dappled Light
Cycled through long shadows and dappled light. A footbridge and intensifying colors reflected in Minnehaha Creek.
Open Books
Slowed down for breakfast at Open Book’s cafe. Hundreds of miniature open books hang from the ceiling.
Head in the Clouds
While I ran errands Downtown, the IDS Tower had its head in the clouds.
Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge
Cycled through Jefferson yellow and baby blue on a bridge that was recently sandblasted, primed, and repainted.