Microblog

Walked to Lakewood Cemetery to explore Showmen’s Rest, the last resting place for itinerant performers. Spotted this post-truth headstone.

Assembled an application for a new passport. My current passport doesn’t have the six blank visa pages I need for my next trip.

Yesterday’s first snowfall inspired me to hang holiday lights today. We won’t switch them on until after Thanksgiving.

Posted Hidden Cities.

New hiking boots came in the mail from REI. I don’t buy the most durable boots: the boots take the beating, not my feet.

Walked with a friend to the point Minnehaha Creek enters the Mississippi in South Minneapolis.

Sun, clouds, silhouettes on a cycle ride this afternoon.

Spotted these on my walk through Uptown and around Lake Calhoun. LEGO, chalk, and Post-Its may be transitory, but the messages are enduring.

Posted My Post-Election Microblog.

Booked flights for my round-the-world journey. Choices we make in the USA directly affect the lives of people in the places I’m visiting.

Today it was time for a trim. In 2012, our hairdresser’s son worked full-time to successfully bring marriage equality to Minnesota.

Paused at Sheridan Veterans Memorial where plaques remind us of each war. This modest memorial honors all veterans and does not glorify war.

Walked past Uppercut Gym, the only boxing gym in the USA solely owned and operated by a woman. There’s still many glass ceilings to smash.

Enjoyed lunch at Tao Natural Foods, a place that embraces diversity.

Killed time in wetlands opposite Methodist Hospital before an appointment. Afterwards I walked and walked and didn’t want to stop walking.

Walked past polling places on my way to Downtown. I voted early by mail. A strange election.