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Fish and Chips

Jan 26, 2017

Two buses and two trains and we found fish and chips. Everything was made from scratch, including a piece of salt water taffy.

Nordeast Snow Walk

Jan 25, 2017

Walked on fresh snow through Nordeast Minneapolis.

Prohibited Words

Jan 24, 2017

I heard no prohibited words this morning as I helped students to grapple with English.

Pacing the Halls

Jan 23, 2017

I’ve paced the halls of Methodist Hospital daily for two months. Nothing would function without recent immigrants, constantly cleaning.

Minimal Grocery Shopping

Jan 22, 2017

Bought exactly what we need at Wedge Coop, including four eggs and less than one ounce of peppercorns.

We Focus on What We Are For

Jan 21, 2017

Time for a haircut performed by Emily. Earlier today she attended the Women’s March in St. Paul. We focus on what we are for.

Inauguration Day 2017

Jan 20, 2017

Posted Inauguration Day 2017.

Minnesota State Capitol

Jan 19, 2017

Toured the newly restored Minnesota State Capitol.

American Apparel

Jan 18, 2017

Stocked up for the last time on American-made tee shirts at American Apparel before they end US production.

Drippy Day

Jan 17, 2017

It’s a drippy day……January thaw…My nose (a cold). Two reasons to stretch out on the couch, under my blankie.

Unafraid of Eggplant

Jan 16, 2017

Breaded eggplant awaiting hot oil. I’ve previously posted a method that ensures eggplant always turns out well.

Unwanted Money

Jan 15, 2017

Posted How to Dispose of Unwanted Money.

Purcell-Cutts House

Jan 14, 2017

We’ve lived in the neighborhood for decades, finally we visited the Purcell-Cutts house (now owned by the Minneapolis Institute of Art).

Non-existent Currencies

Jan 13, 2017

Sorted foreign currencies, mainly coins, I’ve been saving for “the next time I go.” Eight currencies no longer exist.

Skating Rink

Jan 12, 2017

Walked past the Lake of the Isles skating rink.

Google Thinks I Work Here

Jan 11, 2017

Google has decided I work at Methodist Hospital because I go there every weekday. Eight more days and I “retire” from radiation therapy.