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Favorite Loop

Aug 19, 2017

We cycled our favorite loop: Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, Minnehaha Creek, Mississippi, Cedar Lake Trail.

Worldly Goods

Aug 18, 2017

Much of our worldly goods were marched into a Salvation Army truck.

Bowling with the Boys

Aug 17, 2017

We took the nephews to a bowling alley until it stopped raining. I’ve never bowled, which did not stop me from offering advice.

Dreaming

Aug 16, 2017

Sometimes, on Wednesday afternoons, I face big questions with simple answers in a place where the American Dream lives.

Glocal IPA

Aug 15, 2017

After a “Glocal” IPA at a new near-neighbor, Utepils Brewing, we cycled over to nearby Sparks Restaurant for totally excellent small plates.

Our House, Sold

Aug 14, 2017

A “sold” sign announced we are short-timers in our home.

Moving On

Aug 13, 2017

My old bike, my favorite possession for 30 years, went in search of new adventures. It now belongs to a friend’s grandson.

Birth of a Mural

Aug 12, 2017

Artists were creating a mural as I cycled the Midtown Greenway.

Defending Seoul

Aug 11, 2017

Posted Defending Seoul.

Letting Go of Patio Furniture

Aug 11, 2017

Let go of most of our patio and sunroom furniture; retained many happy memories; gained mental and physical space to create new memories.

Regaining Mojo

Aug 10, 2017

Paused our cycle ride at the California Building, Nordeast, to get back our mojo. The former industrial building houses artists’ studios.

Amazing Self-Control

Aug 9, 2017

Walked past Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream Cafe without popping in for a scoop.

Cycling under a Solar Array

Aug 8, 2017

Cycled under a three-million-watt solar array at MSP Terminal 2.

Keeping it at Bay

Aug 7, 2017

Back at the Frauenshuh Cancer Center today. A tumor marker test is evidence ADT drug therapy is working for the time-being. I’m grateful.

The 1029 Bar

Aug 6, 2017

Cycled to The 1029 in Nordeast Minneapolis for Sunday lunch: their famous lobster rolls, and Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA.

Temporary Apartment

Aug 5, 2017

Leased this view (Gold Medal Park, Guthrie Theater, Mississippi). We’ll stay here through early 2019 until our condo is ready. I’m grateful.