Watched this protected bikeway being extended towards our home, still a few blocks away. I appreciate being physically separated from traffic. About 200 miles of on- and off-street bikeways make Minneapolis one of the most bikeable cities in the country. Categories: Cycle, Our Neighborhood Read more

As temperatures nudged towards 100, cycled an abbreviated route along almost deserted trails. *The title probably originated in the UK as a spoof of a tabloid headline. Categories: Summer Read more

Another slice of my once-a-year Princess Torte. Since I was born in a time zone six hours ahead of Central, I got to enjoy my first slice yesterday evening. Categories: Birthday Read more

We cooled off on a hot day by walking around the Guthrie Theater with family. On the very yellow ninth floor, where all the windows are yellow, there’s a section of glass floor where our grandnieces showed no fear. Categories: Family Read more

Spotted this unusual industrial building on my random cycle ride. The curved brick corners suggest that it was built in the 1930s. The name of a company founded in 1931 was displayed above the entrance. Today's occupant, Noiseland Industries, supplies millions of vinyl records every year, custom-manufactured by a partner in France. Categories: Oddity, Minneapolis Read more

Wandered around the outside of the House of Balls behind Cedar Riverside LRT Station, a good place to kill a few minutes with a friend before his train arrived. The artist who works here specializes in found objects. Categories: Oddity, Arts Read more

Cycled through the University of Minnesota past large groups of impossibly young students here for Welcome Week. Classes start next week. Categories: University of MN Read more