The Denver Cruisers are out
We were surprised to come across what seemed to be hundreds of people out on their bikes, most in very large groups, traveling along the streets that cross the 16th Street Mall. I’d already realized Read More …
Denver’s Historic Capitol Hill Neighborhood
We are staying in the Capitol Hill area in Denver, a neighborhood that must have once been filled with gracious mansions. Today it is a mélange of styles, evidence of years of rebuilding following fires Read More …
Denver International Airport
I have been through Denver International Airport (DIA) once before, switching planes on a flight between Minneapolis and Phoenix. I recall joining my traveling companion in the search for a spot to walk her dog Read More …
Saying Good-bye to the Twin Cities Ford Plant
Today was the 33rd Annual All Ford Picnic and No-Trophy Show at the Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant. It was also the 5th (and final) Annual “Last Picnic at the Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant.” Read More …
Multicultural Katha in Minneapolis
One of the things I love about living in the Twin Cities is how easy it is to expand my cultural horizons. Often I don’t even need to leave town. This weekend Katha Dance Theatre Read More …
Remembering the Soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic
At the end of the Civil War, Union veterans formed the Grand Army of the Republic. This organization gave the men who fought in the war a way to maintain fellowship with each other Read More …
The architecture of Lakewood Cemetery
Lakewood Cemetery is probably the preeminent cemetery in Minnesota. It isn’t the state’s oldest, or even the oldest in Minneapolis (that honor goes to the Minneapolis Pioneer and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, which was clearly visible Read More …
Photographing the Weisman in Minneapolis
My photo assignment for this week is to spend some time shooting Frank Gehry‘s Weisman Art Museum on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.I’ve always loved this building, but haven’t ever really Read More …
Photographing the Guthrie
A photo class has brought me back to Jean Nouvel’s Guthrie Theater. I find to be one of the most difficult buildings to photograph well. As I’ve indicated previously, I find the Guthrie to be Read More …
Travels in Turkey 2012
A couple of weeks exploring Turkey on a group tour let me see all sorts of amazing things. And left me wanting to return. Springtime Turkey itinerary Day 1: April 13 A First Glimpse of Read More …