Viewed art and city skyline at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Category: Place
Highest Point in Minneapolis
Stood on a park bench at the highest point in Minneapolis, Deming Heights Park.
Raging Mississippi
The Mississippi raged below as I crossed the Third Avenue Bridge. Last night’s Aquatennial fireworks were launched from this bridge.
Russia in Minneapolis
A strange thing happened as I was jogging around a lake a few days before the 2016 US presidential election. In my November 1, 2016 post I wrote: A diminutive older woman was trying to catch my attention. She announced proudly in a Russian accent that she was voting for the Republican candidate for President. “Very…… Continue reading Russia in Minneapolis
Psychic Синти
Continued my search for Russia in the Twin Cities. Found an alley in Hopkins where Russian émigré and psychic Синти (Cynthia) practices her trade.
Undersides
Cycled with a friend who wanted to take pictures of the undersides of bridges.
While Putin Denied…
While Putin denied, I cycled in search of Russia. I started at St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral and ended at a Russian Teahouse that’s closed until November when it will open once a week on Fridays for four hours.
Dog’s-Eye View
Dog’s-eye view, on my Nordeast Minneapolis bicycle meander.
Japanese Kit Kats
Bought Japanese green tea/almond/cranberry Kit Kats for my nephews, one of over 300 flavors.
The Time I Was Summoned to “The Kremlin”
It’s 1960. My maternal grandfather, my Aunt Madge, my brother, and I had been summoned to “the Kremlin.” Madge consistently referred to her brother’s Glasgow home as “the Kremlin.” This reflected her disconnect with her brother, Malcolm. He was clearly keeping his distance from the rest of the family, possibly for good reasons. The backstory…… Continue reading The Time I Was Summoned to “The Kremlin”