Discovered the “Smallest Museum in St. Paul” in a fire hose cabinet outside Workhorse Cafe, University and Raymond.
Category: Place
Journeys Through the Eyes of Children
I’m planning a June trip to the UK. We’re bringing our nephews (7 and 8) and their parents. We start in Edinburgh, Scotland, then hop on a train to Morpeth, Northeast England, near where I grew up. We’re carrying backpacks and we won’t be taking cabs. I expect my nephews will revel in small things…… Continue reading Journeys Through the Eyes of Children
St. Paul Alley
A friend and I cycled in search of St. Paul’s architecture. I love this alley beside the James J. Hill House.
Urban Bike: Purple Rain Tour
As I get older, I find it’s best to focus on one task at a time. In fact, a task can become so engrossing it pushes out thoughts of everything else. Some would call this a deficiency of aging, I call it an advantage. Last Wednesday, it was time for a bike ride with purpose.…… Continue reading Urban Bike: Purple Rain Tour
Reflections
I-35W bridge reflections, Guthrie Theater: Prince (purple lighting); 2007 bridge collapse victims (vertical blue lines)
Bathroom Humor
My nephews will giggle when they see this sign in June. I’m taking my nephews (7 and 8), their parents, and my partner, Dwight, to the area where I grew up. I took the photograph last year in the main train station of my home town, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. I expect a few bathroom…… Continue reading Bathroom Humor
Bathroom Humor
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Kumamoto Earthquake
Today, thinking about the people of Kumamoto. A kind old man insisted on showing me the castle and nearby gardens.
Uncomfortable Scene, Comfortable Food
Train stations in Japan can be busy places, but boarding trains is an orderly process. In mainline and subway stations, symbols on the ground show where to form lines. When a train arrives, each door aligns with the queuing passengers. Train stops are brief, trains run on time. But things can go wrong. I can’t…… Continue reading Uncomfortable Scene, Comfortable Food
Uncomfortable Scene, Comfortable Food
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