It was plenty warm enough to relax on these chairs and enjoy a cuppa with a friend. The coffee shop’s Web site promised “a magical experience that will transport you to Paris with every bite” of their “incredible pastries.” Coffee sufficed, there were no pastries, only dog treats, and that’s OK. Categories: Friends Read more

Sandwiched a few moments of zen sitting at the counter of Al’s Diner in Dinkytown between full body scans at the university. Surprisingly, clogged arteries aren’t on my healthcare problem list. Categories: Eat, Health Read more

Researched unobtrusive nighttime front lighting for plants on a vertical grid on a moveable rack. Tried various paradigms, including: green wall, large artwork, trade show display, and wall wash. The sun shows backlighting is also a possibility. Categories: Apartment Gardening Read more

Walked between lines of rail cars parked across the river from our home. The hopper cars on the left usually carry tiny plastic pellets. “Hot 3257” hazmat placards on the insulated tanker cars on the right warn that the contents are hot and molten, probably asphalt. Categories: Our Neighborhood Read more

On my walk, former industrial land awaits a new purpose. To the right, a railroad embankment abruptly ends at a stone buttress that once supported a bridge. Behind me, many of the warehouses in the Minneapolis North Loop have been converted into condos and apartments, creating a vibrant neighborhood. Categories: North Loop Read more

Today, I tentatively reintroduced lactose to my diet. Tomorrow morning, I'll pour heavy cream over my oatmeal, along with the usual maple syrup. Note the ready time: I've become a morning person in my senior years. Categories: Eat, Health Read more

My morning walk included Stone Arch Bridge, so of course I took a picture. Categories: Our Neighborhood Read more