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Pillsbury A

Aug 16, 2016

Walked past the Pillsbury A. In 1881 it was the world’s largest flour mill. It’s now artists’ lofts.

Brr Bar

Aug 15, 2016

After some aggressive gardening, it was time to recuperate with a Brr Bar at Sebastian Joe’s.

Cricket Matches

Aug 14, 2016

Walked past two cricket matches. At school I was required to participate in this game in lieu of actual exercise.

Fixing Niggles

Aug 13, 2016

It was time to fix a few niggling things around the house, including replacing this cracked drawer bracket.

Chef Doug Flicker

Aug 12, 2016

On my walk, lunch at chef Doug Flicker’s concession at Lake Nokomis. I’ve always enjoyed his fresh, local food.

A New Sculpture Garden Emerges

Aug 11, 2016

Walked past the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture, on hiatus from being iconic while a new sculpture garden emerges.

Sweet Corn

Aug 10, 2016

Prepared Minnesota sweet corn to be barbecued in the husk tonight.

Primary Vote 2016

Aug 9, 2016

Voted in the Primary to help keep a non-Looney Tunes Minnesota Supreme Court candidate on the November ballot.

One-Way Walk

Aug 8, 2016

Took LRT to Fort Snelling. Walked back towards Minneapolis.

Ice Cream

Aug 7, 2016

Essential nutrients were had on my walk today.

Proof of Old Age

Aug 6, 2016

My proof-of-old-age card arrived in the mail today.

Trek to Tiny Tim’s Tomb

Aug 5, 2016

Posted Trek to Tiny Tim’s Tomb.

Walking Out for Dinner

Aug 4, 2016

Too lazy to cook, not too lazy to walk out for dinner.

Definitely Different

Aug 3, 2016

My urban hike included:–The leading manufacturer of ice cream truck music boxes–An elf house–Tiny Tim’s tomb

Window Cleaning by Q

Aug 2, 2016

Today was the big window-cleaning day. As usual, Phil and Pete did a stellar job.

Spyhouse Coffee

Aug 1, 2016

Walked with a friend to Spyhouse Coffee on Hennepin.