From under the duvet, I hear the daily grind. Dwight is edging towards his workday. It’s time for my daily incantation: “OK Google, what time is it?” “OK Google, turn on National Public Radio” “OK Google, turn on bedroom lights” “OK Google, bring coffee” OK, I don’t ask Google to bring coffee. I stick my…… Continue reading Monday Morning Coffees
Category: Place
45th Parallel
Cycled in search of the 45th parallel. Found a rock, a plaque, and a lost glove.
University of St. Thomas
Cycled in shirtsleeve weather past a vaguely ecclesiastical entrance to the athletic field at the University of St. Thomas.
A Sporting House
November 2017. I look out from our Minneapolis Mill District apartment. Ahead, I see St. Anthony Falls, the only significant waterfall on the Mississippi. A hydroelectric plant, established in 1882, still generates enough power for thousands of homes. Minneapolis grew up around these falls. Across the river I pick out the Pillsbury “A” Mill. Completed…… Continue reading A Sporting House
A Sporting House
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A Favorite View, Restored
A sensitively replaced historic bridge returned a favorite bike route and view.
Downtown Capped With Mist
Walked across the Mississippi towards buildings capped with mist.
Four Kyushu OLLE Hikes
It can be a challenge getting to a hiking trailhead. Public transport may be spotty or non-existent, and once you’re in the locale, trailheads have a bad habit of hiding in plain sight. Once I’ve found the trailhead, I can usually muddle my way along the trail with the assistance of GPS, map, signage, and…… Continue reading Four Kyushu OLLE Hikes
Four Kyushu OLLE Hikes
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A Short Warm-Up
With temperatures soaring into the 40’s it was time for a bike ride. The Grain Belt Beer sign was erected in 1941.