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New Bike Seat

Nov 19, 2015

My doc told me to buy a “prostate-friendly” bike seat, apparently from a bike shop, not an adult novelties emporium.

Warming House Setup

Nov 18, 2015

My path was blocked by a warming house being set up for the Lake of the Isles rink. There was no skating today.

All Over the Nordeast

Nov 17, 2015

Posted Urban Hike: All Over the Nordeast Map. It includes an interactive map I’ve developed.

Ideal Diner

Nov 16, 2015

Walked in the rain then warmed up in an old-time diner.

7

Nov 15, 2015

Celebrated my nephew’s birthday. Later, he gets to whack the “7” (it’s a piñata).

North Loop Ride

Nov 14, 2015

Cycled through Minneapolis North Loop.

A Physical Book

Nov 13, 2015

Cycled to a bricks-and-mortar bookstore and bought a book made of paper.

Honoring my Grandfather

Nov 12, 2015

Quoted in a headline in today’s Star Tribune, honoring my grandfather.

Veterans Day 2015

Nov 11, 2015

Posted Veterans Day 2015.

Tonight’s Dinner

Nov 10, 2015

This is not an ingredient for a Harry Potter spell; it’s going into tonight’s dinner.

Old-Time Minneapolis

Nov 9, 2015

Two old geezers (a friend and I) cycled in pursuit of old-time Minneapolis.

UK Show and Tell

Nov 8, 2015

Gave my nephews a show-and-tell with objects from the UK. We’ll be taking them to Scotland and England next year.

Nordeast History and Culture

Nov 7, 2015

Developed a map: history and culture of Nordeast Minneapolis.

Warm Enough

Nov 6, 2015

It was warm enough for a fair-weather cyclist.

Living History

Nov 5, 2015

Attended a lecture on Nordeast (Minneapolis) history in a Catholic church. Most attendees had lived the history.

Mirepoix

Nov 4, 2015

Posted Mirepoix.