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Google Chromecast

Dec 18, 2013

Plugged Google Chromecast into the television. Now it’s remarkably easy to choose a show. And only $30, shipped.

Islands off Islands

Dec 17, 2013

Today, wrote about islands off islands–respite from winter.

Running on Fresh Snow

Dec 16, 2013

Ran on this morning’s fresh snow.

Mince Pies

Dec 15, 2013

Today, Dwight made excellent mince pies. Crust from scratch, filling courtesy of Messrs Crosse and Blackwell.

New Home for a Christmas Tree

Dec 14, 2013

Downsizing today. I was attaching the sign when a lady asked if she could have the tree. We loaded her car, giggling.

Favorite Childhood Tree Ornament

Dec 13, 2013

Unpacked Christmas decoration boxes: found favorite childhood tree ornament and high school slide rule. Memories.

Silent Bell

Dec 12, 2013

This morning’s walk: silent bell at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Bells at the nearby Basilica were not silent.

The Arrival of Our Tree

Dec 11, 2013

Collected 3 foot Minnesota deadfall cherrywood Christmas tree at Possibilitree’s workshop, Nordeast Minneapolis.

Busy Play

Dec 10, 2013

Spending afternoon with a bundle of energy. Now, comparative peace: he’s playing FishFarts on my tablet.

Dental Checkup

Dec 9, 2013

The view this morning: dental checkup and cleaning. I’m grateful for good dentistry.

Snow Falling on Lake

Dec 8, 2013

Walked round Cedar Lake, light snow falling.

Warming up a Cold Day

Dec 7, 2013

Today’s low is -11F. Brightened things up by switching on the holiday lights for the first time this season.

What I Do

Dec 6, 2013

This morning I climbed up and down data hierarchies.

Cross-Cultural Journey

Dec 5, 2013

Today, took cross-cultural journey on legendary 21A bus: subject of Kevin Kling play “21A“:

Time to Shovel

Dec 4, 2013

First “real” snowfall of the season, and still snowing. Didn’t have to drive–I’m in life phase 3–but did shovel.

Promoting LEGO

Dec 4, 2013

Wrote about promoting a LEGO habit.