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Wished my mother-in-law Happy Birthday.

At the end of a sunny cycle ride, stocked up on treats for our movie night, a weekly tradition.

Posted A Shout-Out for Japan Rail Passes.

Prepared for winter. Took down the irrigation system I’d built for our balcony plants. Gave the 250 feet of tubing and 48 drippers a shower.

Rain made today a good day to indulge my inner dilletante. Walked to the library at the University of Minnesota’s School of Architecture to take my mind to an extraordinary place.

Rain has set in, so we canceled a 4-day trip “Up North” and went plant-shopping instead. It’s a start.

Cycled up a hill to St. Paul’s water supply.

Sometimes a hot shower is all I need. Got caught in the rain while cycling.

Posted The Heart Sutra with Tooltips.

Finally installed the bike rack on our car. Through choice I haven’t even driven a car since January, and that was to take our other car on a one-way trip to a nonprofit.

Stopped for lunch at a busy South Minneapolis restaurant. All the employees have been in prison, but today they get a living wage, training in personal and professional development, mentoring, and access to mental health and wellness services. The sandwich and service were great.

After cycling past the knockoff Spoonbridge and Cherry skateboard jump ramp last week it was time to revisit the original sculpture.

Dwight’s work life receded into the past as we celebrated with his work family. Grateful.

Posted Remotely Managed Gardens on Wheels.

Cycled past lakes, a creek, and a river, but the ride would not be complete without some urban rail trail.

Cycled over to Bauhaus Brewery for dinner with friends. In addition to beer, we were sustained by the best, most tender slow-cooked brisket from a smoker on a trailer.