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Scooting down the spiral path at Gold Medal Park, this afternoon. Everywhere he scooted, people smiled.

Today, debugged my first Android App to control a LEGO Mindstorms shooterbot. Here’s my video.

Green Mill pizzas for impromptu family gathering, including 2 birthday boys (one 5 one 50), and a surprise guest.

Long shadows. Hit 57 degrees today: a day to be outside, exploring. Best to defer work and chores for another day.

Tonight, Skiing On Broken Glass at the Guthrie Theater.

If I could only bring one piece of electronic gear when traveling.

Gabbed all morning over coffee and croissants.

This afternoon discussed data architecture with engineers.

Warmed up on a cold night at Dakota Jazz Club with Minneapolis funk (New Congress) then Detroit soul (Dwele)

Cooking with wine today; some of it will even end up in the food. (Thank you, Julia Child.)

Must be getting old. 4:00 p.m., met friends for dinner.

July: re-living Apollo 11; today experiencing Lady Gaga earworms–she’s performing in space in 2015. Changed times.

Haircuts today for Dwight and me at Rouge Urban Salon. Emily has been cutting our hair for 25 years.

Enjoying a slice of tres leches at Midtown Global Market before presenting a paper at a business meeting at Allina.

Went to church… to vote. 35 candidates for Minneapolis mayor, ranked-choice voting. Made and ranked my 3 choices.

My attempt to make Play-Doh educational for a 4-year-old and to explain when the bro arrives off the school bus.