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Simultaneously tutored two students: one about fractions, the other GED English. This felt so much better than thoughts of the politicians and entertainers who are failing us.

The mechanic replaced a damaged chain link then spun the wheel, over and over, while checking gear changes, back and forth, making minor adjustments. He then pumped up the tires. I continued the journey on my well-tuned bike, $10 lighter.

Cycled in shirtsleeve weather past a vaguely ecclesiastical entrance to the athletic field at the University of St. Thomas.

It was time to build the umami inventory: made mirepoix and stock.

Rolled up one pant leg. At this time of year, any day I do that is a bonus.

Prepared dinner with carefully curated ingredients: everything left over from Thanksgiving, except pumpkin pie, stuffing and cranberry. Tomorrow: farce galettes au compote de canneberges (stuffing patties with stewed cranberry for dipping).

Posted A Sporting House.

Grateful for good dentistry.

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

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

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.

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

Walked across the Mississippi towards buildings capped with mist.

Posted Four Kyushu OLLE Hikes.

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

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