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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.

Rocky Road

May 28, 2019

Dismounted.

Downtown Reflections

May 27, 2019

Reflections on reflections on my Skyway walk around Downtown, sheltered from the rain.

Canopy of Blossoms

May 26, 2019

Cycled under a canopy of blossoms.

U-Turn

May 25, 2019

Took an alternate route.

Tossing Out Appliance Manuals

May 24, 2019

Saved PDFs of all the documentation for our appliances. Deposited the paper documents in the recycling bin.

Bob Dylan Frat House

May 23, 2019

Cycled past the Sigma Alpha Mu frat house in Dinkytown, Minneapolis. In 1959, Robert Zimmerman was a member for a short time while he was enrolled at the University of Minnesota. Around that time he began introducing himself as “Bob Dylan.”

Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Generating Station

May 22, 2019

Posted Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Generating Station.

Banned Television

May 21, 2019

Mr. Ratburn walks up the aisle with his husband-to-be, Patrick the aardvark. Finally I found daytime television worth watching, but not in Alabama where the episode is banned.

BNSF Northtown Yard

May 20, 2019

Every time I cycle past the BNSF Northtown Yard I like to stop and watch.

Food Laboratory

May 19, 2019

Visited a food laboratory where new products are developed for Bellisio Foods in downtown Minneapolis. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis and owns national brands, including Boston Market.