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Nodding off in Nerja

Jun 13, 2019

Arrived in Nerja, southern Spain, this morning, after an overnight flight. This evening, one-by-one, we succumbed to Morpheus.

TWA Flight Center

Jun 12, 2019

Between flights, explored the former TWA Flight Center at New York’s JFK Airport, now a hotel. Opened in 1962, it was designed by Finnish-American architect, Eero Saarinen.

Two Carnegie Libraries

Jun 11, 2019

Cycled to two Carnegie libraries in St. Paul.

Agricultural School

Jun 10, 2019

Cycled past agricultural fields at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul.

Salty Tart

Jun 8, 2019

Joined the line at Salty Tart, Mill City Farmers Market.

Ol’ Man River

Jun 7, 2019

Cooked chicken and veggies on the grill while… Ol’ man river/That ol’ man river/He don’t say nothing/But he must know something/Cause he just keeps rolling/He keeps rolling along/Rollin’ along. The rest of the lyrics are brutal. Showboat premiered in 1927.

Minnehaha Falls Full Throttle

Jun 6, 2019

On a cycle ride with a friend from out of town, paused to admire Minnehaha Falls going full throttle.

Travel Gear: Lightweight Daypack

Jun 5, 2019

Posted Travel Gear: Lightweight Daypack.

Three Carnegie Libraries

Jun 4, 2019

Cycled to all three Minneapolis Carnegie libraries.

Morels for Our Anniversary

Jun 3, 2019

Bought morels for dinner tonight: it’s our 32nd anniversary.

Chocolate Caramel Superstar, Et Al.

Jun 2, 2019

Bought a little something for an intermission in the movie we’ll rent tonight. It’s just a little too convenient having Izzy’s ice cream factory on the next block. I’ll pedal harder tomorrow.

LGBTQ Composers

Jun 2, 2019

Celebrated Pride and LGBTQ composers with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Canadian Forest Fires

May 31, 2019

Watched another dramatic sunset. Unfortunately, the effect is enhanced by smoke from Canadian forest fires.

Living Without Paper Documents

May 31, 2019

Posted Living Without Paper Documents.

Ramen Refuel

May 30, 2019

Cycled a loop through North and Nordeast Minneapolis with a friend visiting from the UK. Refueled with ramen at Tori 44.

Breaking a Fast

May 29, 2019

After a routine fasting glucose test, overcompensated at The Bad Waitress.