Daily Microblog
In Search of Yard Art
Cycled in search of yard art. Found these giraffes in “Nordeast” Minneapolis.
One-Way Cycle
6:00 a.m. Target Field Station: boarded Northstar. Cycled back from Coon Rapids, following the Mississippi.
My New Bike
Drove my “new car” to Freewheel Bike then cycled home on my first new bicycle in over 30 years.
Car2Go Car Sharing
Took delivery of my “new car” (member card, Car2Go car sharing).
A Field by the River Thames
Posted A Field by the River Thames.
Hibernating School Buses
Took my nephews cycling in 90 degree weather. We passed hibernating school buses.
Copper River Salmon
It’s that time of the year: salmon from Alaska’s Copper River. Tonight we’ll cook it on a cedar plank on the BBQ.
Open Street: Lyndale Avenue
Cycled a main drag (Lyndale Avenue) that had been closed to traffic for an “Open Street” event.
Rust
Walked my bicycle through a rusty landscape. Rusty rails, rusty power poles, rusty vegetation.
No Cars Here
Posted Urban Bike: Car-Free Minneapolis Bridges.
Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail
Cycled the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, south of the Cities, through countryside and the occasional small town.
Class Student of the Month
Visited a grade school to watch my nephew being awarded class student of the month.
Consequences of War
Sheridan Memorial Park on our cycle ride today, where we are reminded of all our wars and all their costs.
Bike on a Train
On light rail to Saint Paul.
Crossing Car-Free Bridges
Crossed 12 bridges I cannot cross by car.
Two Blog Posts Today
Made 2 posts today: The “Worthy” Poor and Freakin’ Cheap: Free Telecom.