Used Book Store on Grand Avenue

Loved the map of Minnesota with the big Uff Da on it! It is surrounded by books regarding the area. It's a terrible shot taken with my little point and shoot, but it's all local charm.

Billy's on Grand Avenue

Half Time Rec

Classic Saint Paul. On Front Street, east of Lexington.

Sunrise over Saint Paul

Saint Paul at night

Gorgeous if I do say so myself.

el barrio

At 6th and Wacouta. This joint serves up some SERIOUSLY great salsa! As tasty as it is beautiful.

Oh Yeah!

Livestock. Don't think it's award winning but I think I captured their best side, don't you?

Massive Crowd Scene at the Food Lines!

Just a few people show up for the Great Minnesota Get Together. Just one or two.

Cheese Curds

Not on a stick but by far one of the most popular staples of the State Fair, or should I say FARE????

While today is officially the last day of the State Fair, I promised you folks 12 days of photos and this only makes day 8 so stay tuned for 4 more days of fair fun!

The Mighty Midway

The Year of SPAM!

Yes, that's right folks! SPAM now has it's very own building at the fair! As if is deserves any less. Deep fried SPAM bites on a stick anyone?

Fair Hair

Also known as a Fair-do, kids young and old can lay down a few bills and walk away with a stunning new look. 2.5 cans of aerosol hairspray per do. So much for the ozone.

This pretty much sums it up for me!

The Sky Tower

A few years ago I heard that the fire department was doing rescue training on the Sky Tower because it was a very real possibility that this ancient ride would go KAPUT at the state fair. But I rode it anyway. What a rebel!

Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Teen-aged beauty queens heads carved in butter? Hells yeah! We got that here!

Award winning honey

I love that the honeycombs are in the jars with the honey. So beautiful!

Scenes from the State Fair

What better time to pick up the photo blog again than the State Fair? We'll enjoy 12 days of photos!

Saint Paul skyline, and a bitchin' bike

Looking northwest into Saint Paul from the river. Ignore that girl in the shot. She totally ruined my photo!

It Came To Me In A Dream

Time to start posting again and so now, after an 18 month absence, Picture Saint Paul.

Walker Art Center

Gadzooks! We've crossed the river again. Sorry folks! Saint Paul is awesome but sometimes I do stray to Minneapolis.

Question for you.............as you can probably tell, I'm feeling less than inspired with my photo blog lately and have been contemplating deep sixing it in favor of a new project "People Saint Paul" where I highlight different people who live and work in our fair city. Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions? Comments? Anyone?

The Minnesota History Museum

Every once in a while I sneak a Minneapolis photo onto this Saint Paul blog. I think this one is worth it. And you?

Kind Stranger

Thank goodness for the kindness of strangers. Someone took the time to pop a hat, scarf and socks on this statue just outside Bridgeview School.

Outdoor Ice Rinks

One of the reasons I love Minnesota is because these people never stay indoors. Snow everywhere and freezing cold temps? Fabulous! Let's go ice skating! During the winter months, outdoor ice rinks pop up all over! They are home to NHL hopefuls and Kristi Yamaguchi wannabe's. Here is one I found near my work.

The Mall of America

I'm not really a big fan of malls but when I stumbled across this cheerleading competition in the grand rotunda at the Mall of America, I had to stop and photograph it. It was so much fun to watch! Hope you enjoy the pics.

Saint Paul Sunrise

Can you think of a better reason to be late to work?

Computer problems and the holiday have kept me away, but I'm back up and running now. Here is what my mom has been jonesing for...........snow pics! Enjoy