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Antisemitism, Racism, and Political Repression

Nov 21, 2017

Walked over to to the University of Minnesota to learn about antisemitism, racism, and political repression at the university before WWII.

A Favorite View, Restored

Nov 20, 2017

A sensitively replaced historic bridge returned a favorite bike route and view.

Dangerous Birthday Party

Nov 19, 2017

Stood by, ready to prevent misuse of dry ice at my nephew’s ninth birthday party at the Science Museum. The kids behaved really well.

Electrical Requirements

Nov 18, 2017

After I put together an electrical requirements document for our new condo I had to lie down.

Downtown Capped With Mist

Nov 17, 2017

Walked across the Mississippi towards buildings capped with mist.

Four Kyushu OLLE Hikes

Nov 16, 2017

Posted Four Kyushu OLLE Hikes.

Quarterly Lupron

Nov 15, 2017

Cycled to Methodist Hospital for my quarterly injection to suppress tumor. For now it’s working well, tumor is undetectable. I’m grateful.

A Short Warm-Up

Nov 14, 2017

With temperatures soaring into the 40’s it was time for a bike ride. The Grain Belt Beer sign was erected in 1941.

300 Brain Diseases

Nov 13, 2017

When I explore our new neighborhood I keep finding new stuff. Today I spotted these paver bricks in a courtyard at the headquarters of the American Academy of Neurology. Bricks name about 300 brain diseases.

Planning a Hadrian’s Wall Hike

Nov 12, 2017

Planned a coast-to-coast hike across a narrow part of England, following Hadrian’s Wall.

Rich Harvest

Nov 11, 2017

Walked over to Mill City Farmers Market to stock up on local veggies, pasta, cheese, and bread.

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Future Home

Nov 10, 2017

On my freezing walk, looked through the mist rising off the Mississippi’s St. Anthony Falls towards cranes working on our future home.

Flowering Christmas Cactus

Nov 9, 2017

Our flowering Christmas cactus reminded me it was cold outside. Mittens were a necessity today.

HND-MSP

Nov 8, 2017

Some of the flight crew will swap out on this 12-hour journey to Minneapolis.

Train to HND

Nov 7, 2017

Lined up to board a train to Tokyo HND.

Nakasendo Section

Nov 7, 2017

Hiked a section of the Nakasendo in Nagano Prefecture. The Nakasendo follows the route of an ancient mail road that ran from Kyoto to Tokyo.