Every time I walk past this billboard I wish Banksy would visit Minneapolis. The graffiti is anemic.
Category: Place
Japan’s First ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
September 2016: I’ll land in Wakkanai, Japan’s northernmost airport capable of handling commercial jets. If the plane were to fly 30 miles further, I’d be in the Russian Federation. I’ll then take a boat to Rishiri Island. July 1848: Ranald MacDonald, 24 years old, half native American, half Scottish, landed on Rishiri Island. He represented himself…… Continue reading Japan’s First ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
Pillsbury A
Walked past the Pillsbury A. In 1881 it was the world’s largest flour mill. It’s now artists’ lofts.
Trek to Tiny Tim’s Tomb
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
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.