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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.

Exploring

Nov 3, 2015

With the temperature heading to an unseasonable 70°, it was time to go out and explore.

Perfect Weather

Nov 2, 2015

The shadows may be long, but the weather is perfect for cycling.

Still-Colorful Yard

Nov 1, 2015

A good day to work in a still-colorful yard.

Not Candy

Oct 31, 2015

It’s difficult to eat Halloween candy and olives at the same time.

Brag Tags

Oct 30, 2015

Received a tacky mailing from Delta. I won’t be using the bag tags, but I will be flaunting the free drink coupons.

Treats

Oct 29, 2015

Supported Hershey, Target, and local dentists.

Rain Mixed with Snow

Oct 28, 2015

Rain mixed with snow. Maybe today’s a good day to be driving home, rather than hiking.