Merry Christmas to all...

Phalen Lake Holiday Lights. 

Local Flavor

Looking for some local beers?  Trader Joe's has got you covered.  Drink up buttercup.

Aria

An amazing multi-purpose building used for events/venues.  Recently a Gorilla Yoga location.  Incredibly peaceful space.  105 North 1st Street, Minneapolis.

Left Behind

There's always something a little eerie about seeing a shoe just laying on the sidewalk, without it's mate, or anyone else around.  St. Clair and Western.

Fall Along the River

Some days just beg for a walk along the Mississippi.  We had a lovely fall here in the Twin Cities.  Thank you Mother Nature. 

Chug-a-lug Pooh Bear

Prohibition exhibit at The History Museum

Signs, signs, everywhere are signs....

Building along West 7th Street. 

Sun Rises On A City

 
Cold, clear mornings sure are beautiful.

Leitner Love

Pull your car up, get your wood and off you go, ready for a winter of cozy fires.

Linder's on Randoloph.

Random Find

Seen on a walk near the railroad tracks. 

Local Love

Aerial View

Cafe Latte's cafeteria line from the mezzanine.  Tres Leche cake?  Wine? Coffee?  Soup?  We got that.

Hmong Villiage

 Truly enjoyed the field trip I took to this Hmong market.  Clothes, produce, kitchen wares, gifts, medicines, they pretty much have it all.  Frogtown, Northwest of the Capitol building.

The Third Season

You've been gorgeous so far fall.  Pretty please won't you stick around for a while?

Groundswell

 My new favorite spot.  Coffee, pastries, wine, and a full menu to boot.  Plus a gift shop with locally made crafts.  Hamline Avenue, north of University.

Victor's 1959 Cafe

A little slice of Cuba right here in Minnesota.  Charming atmosphere.  Delectable empanadas. 
3756 Grand Avenue South

Love/Hate

Love random whimsey.  Hate graffiti in my hood.  Random business, Grand Avenue.

Best. Tent. Ever.

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My very most favorite show, Cirque du Soleil!!  They set their own venue up, this time in the parking lot of the Mall of America.  LOVE seeing those blue and yellow stripes.

Doors

Floating doors.  Back alley.  East side.

Twin Cities Corn Maze

 Pretty a-maze-ing.  Yep, I went there.  http://www.twincitiesmaze.com/index.html

Marla's Caribbean Cuisine

Amazing food, reasonable prices, hearty portions.  Wait, did I mention that the food was AMAZING??  Because it really, really is.

3761 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Best Fire Escape Ever

6th Street and Wall.  Downtown Saint Paul.

Seestedt's

I haven't needed carpet in my life ever.  But when I did, I knew there was only one place to go.  Seestedt's in downtown in Saint Paul.

The Gopher Don'tchaknow

The Gopher Bar and Kat Keys Locksmith.

Saint Paul Skyline

Being the passenger in a convertible on a lovely day with a camera in hand is just such great fun.

Meat Sauce in a Bag

My guess is, it's amazing.  Morelli's Market.  One of my favorite stores in the cities.

Minneapolis Farmers Market

 Despite having lived here for over a dozen years, I had NEVER been to the Minneapolis Farmers Market.  Mind....blown.

 There will be more visits.  The veggies were magnificent, the choices infinite and the atmosphere colorful.

It's Fall Ya'll

 It's that time of year again.  I don't know if I'm ready for it exactly, but I suppose I ought to get used to it quick.

Kowalski's Market display.

Robot Ruckus

 I am in LOVE with the new murals at the RanHam lanes underneath The Nook.  Brilliant.

train

Sunrise at the tracks.  Amazing, amazing, amazing. 

Summer

....is meant for the outdoors.  Neighborhood Cafe.  Selby Avenue.

Lutsen Shots

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Serenaded by a stranger.

Outdoor piano.  Grand and Oxford.  When he was done with his lovely, slow and soothing song, he got on his bicycle and ride away.  Most delightful moment of my day. 

NOW Buddah

Because riding is a spiritual experience.  NOW Bikes and Fitness.  Snelling and Ashland. 

Cat Purrrniture

Because some people are THOSE people.  Meow.  University Avenue