Washington DC Index
December 13-18, 2011 – Almost Christmas in DC October 15-17, 2011 DC from the Air (October 15) Glass at the Renwick (October 17) The Old Executive Office Building January 26, 2011 – DC from My Read More …
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Glass at the Renwick in Washington DC
Lane isn’t with me and it is a stunningly gorgeous fall day outside and I am starting to feel stressed.It seems like a good time to go look at something beautiful, so I head over Read More …
Washington DC from the Air
I love the fact that there is usually a beautiful view of the capitol, the mall, and the monuments as you come into National. This time I got an extra treat since it was a Read More …
Mill City Market in Minneapolis
I have a date to visit the Mill City Farmer’s Market in Minneapolis with a girlfriend this morning, which turns out to be a short bike ride from her house via the Stone Arch Bridge.I Read More …
At the end of the Gunflint Trail
We start our exploration of the Gunflint Trail with lunch on the patio at the Gunflint Lodge. (We actually started at the Bearskin Lodge in hopes of having lunch in their lovely lake-view dining room. Read More …
The Back Route to the Gunflint Trail
The day’s plan includes a drive to the end of the Gunflint Trail.
Blueberries!
This trip to the North Shore was scheduled months ago, timed to match the ripening of the wild blueberries, so we waste no time heading out in search of them. There is some discussion of Read More …
Urbanity from the Mississippi
Late this morning friends emailed my husband asking if we would like to go out on “the river” with them that evening. He had silly questions like “What river do you suppose they plan to Read More …
Touring one block of historic Red Wing, Minnesota
A quick trip to the Red Wing shoe store in downtown Red Wing brings us historic buildings, the world’s largest work boot, and a delicious lunch right next door at Sarah’s. Exploring Minnesota
Northern Spark in the city
Last night/this morning was the Northern Spark festival – a dusk to dawn art festival in St. Paul and Minneapolis. It’s a cool concept for an absolutely gorgeous summer evening and the sidewalks were packed. Read More …