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Today, I have one less reason to visit Japan: installed washlets. They’re ubiquitous in Japan.

Our shortest move, ever. Movers moved our stuff one block.

As the temperature soared (slightly) above zero (Fahrenheit), emerged to buy supplies for dinner. Walked past the mound with spiral path at Gold Medal Park, which was devoid of snow.

First night in our new home. Tried to keep track of a movie featuring Marvel Comics characters.

Set up our old computer in its new home. Threaded cables down a conduit in the wall.

Took delivery of furniture, including this bench for our entry. I love the asymmetry and the playfulness. It’s built from a 1939 design by Ralph Rapson (1914-2008), Minneapolis modernism architect. It looks ready to rack, but it’s actually extraordinarily solid.

Closed on our apartment, started filling the empty space.

Peered through windows of the 1848 Ard Godfrey House, the oldest surviving frame structure in Minnesota. It’s open to visitors in the summer.

Posted Underneath the Arches.

Wandered through open doors at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. The hotel has recently opened this lovely event space in the former rail shed of the Milwaukee Road Depot. The chimneys vented smoke from steam locomotives.

Climbed over a barrier, then walked down rickety wooden stairs, avoiding gaps where boards had been. Looked up at Stone Arch Bridge.

Failed to find Paisley the Porcupine at our local Trader Joe’s. I did find organic broccoli and decent Marlborough wine.

Walked with a friend through the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on our way to ice creams at Sebastian Joe’s.

Posted Edging Toward a Minimalist Wardrobe. (I’m not there yet.)

Ran out of things to put in boxes. We don’t start moving our home until next week. Meanwhile we need stuff for daily living.

Stared at traces of the past while I sipped coffee at Mill City Museum’s café.