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
Category: Place
Definitely Different
My urban hike included:–The leading manufacturer of ice cream truck music boxes–An elf house–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.
Fast Recovery
I’m healing fast from surgery so booked (frequent flyer miles) flights to northern Hokkaido, departing in six weeks.
Betty Danger’s Country Club
Explored the unfamiliar:–North Minneapolis trails–Lunch, Betty Danger’s Country Club (I didn’t ride the Ferris).
St. Paul in a Frame
Cycled to St. Paul.
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.
Small Experiences on a Big Journey
We stood behind a crowd at Edinburgh Castle waiting for the one-o’clock cannon to fire. Many eyes were fixed on cell phones to catch the moment to share on Facebook. Bodies in Edinburgh, minds in other places. Meanwhile, my nephews were determined to climb up rocks where climbing was not allowed. Last month’s trip…… Continue reading Small Experiences on a Big Journey