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Ukraine: March for the Children 4.3.2022 Minneapolis

A Community Despairs

When will we learn? My cities (St Paul and Minneapolis) are, literally, on fire. “No justice, no peace.” We demand justice for the murder of George Floyd. Curfews are in place. Peaceful protests continue. We walked through our neighborhood this afternoon. A very different place. The world has seen the images. Cities around the countryContinue reading “A Community Despairs”

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

The Twins lost to Cleveland but fun was had by all… A Minnesota twist on the Bloody Mary?! …it’s only the THIRD inning??!! Kathleen and me Our dear friends Jane and Tom

Kenny & Weekly Photo Challenges

In looking back at recent weekly photo challenges, I noted ‘cherry on top‘ and ‘details‘. This pic of Kenny has a ‘cherry’ (I love the light that floats high above his head) and the ‘details’ of the windows that open up to the ruins and sky; the rough stone, and the thoughtful pose of a youngContinue reading “Kenny & Weekly Photo Challenges”

Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract Too

Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract- The Scar

Sunday Phoneography: Floods, Farm Markets and Harmonica Playing

The Mississippi has arrived on a main road through lowertown St. Paul, closing it as an east/ west route. Life goes on however, as the Farmer’s Market is in full swing and St. Paul Jazz Fest sets up for the weekend.

Mississippi River Ramble

The flood waters are on the rise and there is lots of drama along the river. Lock and Dam No. 1 and Minnehaha Falls are sites/ sights to behold 🙂 !

Loring Park, Sculpture Garden, & Loring Kitchen & Bar: Minneapolis, MN October 2012

Originally posted on West Seventh Freelance:
Playing tourist in one’s hometown can be an inexpensive and rewarding junket. On a recent October day, I decided to do just that! My first destination was the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Strolling through the garden, I checked out art I remembered and new installations of…