Pots

Spring has sprung and folks are on the prowl for new pots to house their plants.

The Weisman Art Museum

Behold! The Weisman Art Museum!

Okay, okay. Technically this museum is in Minneapolis. (Forgive me Voix?) But I mean, come on! That gorgeous shot deserves to be posted. Here's a description from the museum website.

Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum offers an educational and friendly museum experience. The museum's collection features early 20th century American artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Marsden Hartley, as well as a diverse selection of contemporary art. A teaching museum for the University of Minnesota and the community, the Weisman provides a fresh, engaging arts experience through an array of programs and a changing schedule of exhibitions.

Concrete Cherubs

Another gorgeous spring day!

We've been amazingly blessed with fabulous weather the past few days and today, we took advantage and went for a nice, long ride on the moto. Here's a view of Minneapolis taken from one of the many parks along the Mississippi River.

Gerten's

Everyone has a happy place. This is my friend H's happy place. We went there together today and strolled around for an hour. I took a zillion pictures. H coveted a zillion plants. It was fabulous!

It's Spring When A Young Man's Attention Turns To......

Prom? I saw this sign on Larpenteur and thought it was so cute!

Minnesota Rollergirls

If you haven't been to a bout yet, I highly recommend it! Fast roller action, girl on girl fights, PBR in cans! What's not to love?

Lock and Dam #1

Because of the Ford Plant, the Mississippi River is dammed to provide power. The lock and dams are built to provide passage for barges and pleasure boats. It makes for a lovely outing on a warm spring day.

What a sap!

My next door neighbor Rose has two big maples in her yard. Every spring another of my neighbors, John, taps her maples for the sap. Sometimes, I get jars of homemade syrup. Yum!

Robert Street Red Cross

Charles Schultz, the creator of the cartoon Peanuts, was from St. Paul. For several years in a row, Peanuts characters were purchased and adopted by a variety of groups and businesses. The statues were decorated and then put on display around the city. The practice was eventually discontinued, but you can still find statutes dotting the city. This Lucy nurse stands sentry outside the St. Paul Robert Street Red Cross Clinic.

Two sure signs of spring

Tulips pushing their way up and...........

street sweepers on parade!

Back to the Library!

I couldn't help it. It is just so gorgeous there I had to post another picture.

Applause!

The sister store of Cheapo Discs is Applause! Located directly across Snelling Avenue from Cheapo, Applause carries classical, bossa nova, jazz, blues and a variety of international artists. The sales people are knowledgable and friendly. Shawn picked up Herb Alberts Whipped Cream & Other Delights; Re-wipped and we are enjoying it thoroughly.

St. Paul Public Library

Today was my first time there and I was overwhelmed! It was stunning.

The Sun Rising Over Selby Avenue

My early morning commute sometimes delivers gorgeous gifts to me.

As my Uncle Mike is so fond of saying "Good Mornin' Yeller!"

Catching the bus in the rain.....

Some days, it's so good to be a grown up!

Parking Lot Monster

When the beauty of the snow fades, this is what we get left with. Giant mounds of snow shoved into corners of parking lots by huge plows now dirty with exhaust and parking lot trash. It takes forever for these monsters to completely disappear. It will probably be another 6 weeks or more before they are totally gone. Gorgeous, huh?

College of St. Catherine

Also known as St. Kates.

Untouched by Time

I live in a fairly old neighborhood. My home was built in 1907. The old lady next door is the second owner of her home which was built around the same time mine was. Somewhere around the early 60's, time ceased to pass inside her home. It still has wall to wall shag carpets and knicknacks covering every surface. It's like a museum and there are so many retro antiques in there that I could have a field day on ebay! I really like my neighbor and have to laugh every time I go over there. Last time I was there, I snapped a few photos. Here is one.

Religion on wheels

This person has so much to say, they've decided to cover their truck with their personal opinions. All nine billion of them. Hey, to each his own. If you have the capability, I highly suggest using a zoom feature to be able to read all the posters. Some are in lanugages I don't recognize but maybe you will?

Mancinis

Circular red leather booths, grilled bread and great steaks. It's old school St. Paul and everyone in the area should definatley go at least once. We usually try and take visitors there if we can for a real taste of St. Paul.

St. Patrick came to St. Paul

O'Gara's bar on the corner of Snelling and Selby.

The After Effects of a Good Snow

Taken at the office where I work.
Oh, and by the way, Happy St. Paddy's Day to all.

Sweeney's

Warm and toasty inside. Cold and frosty outside.

Moonset

On my way to work, I saw the giant orange moon setting so I abandoned my commute and chased it until I found the perfect spot to photograph it. The skyline is Minneapolis, but it was shot from St. Paul. It's grainy from my zoom, but I love this shot!

Spring is (maybe not) so near

You brag about spring, warmer temps and motorcycle rides and this is what happens. The biggest snowfall of the entire winter. Actually, I am loving this storm and all the snow. It's beautiful, peaceful and best of all, I get a snow day!

Things are looking up!

When the temperatures rose to the upper 40's, it was time to get the bike out of the garage! I was not actually the photographer of this shot, but I was the subject. Thanks to Julie for shooting from the sidecar.

A Modern Day Haberdashery

Who knew they still existed? But this one does in downtown St. Paul.

An evening of Karoke

This is definately not my favorite activity, but many people seem to enjoy it. This talented singer has whipped the crowd into a frenzy!

Assumption Church

The Church of the Assumption is the oldest in St. Paul. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The twin spires are the third-tallest in St. Paul.