It's That Time of Year Again

Thank goodness!  I thought it would never get here.  Bike riding season. Grand Avenue just east of Snelling.

Ellis Drum Shop

LOVE the artwork on the side of the building.  Never been in there, but driven by it a million times.  Snelling Avenue, just north of University.

Rocking Horse Dumpster

Behind the Midway Y. University Avenue.

The Wedge

Fiddleheads

People have been raving about this coop in Minneapolis called The Wedge, so I took a little field trip.

Lyndale Avenue South

Hamm's Brewery

  The old Hamms brewery is now home to some artists studios and yesterday I went to an art show there.   At least one of those other empty buildings is going to be used to raise tilapia and other hydroponic foods, an awesome idea I think. 

Minneahaha Avenue, East.

Save Big Money

The best thing about a hardware store bigger than a football field?  A live pianist playing at the foot of an escalator big enough to put your shopping cart on.  University Avenue.

aRt CrAnK!!

 Poster art all about bicycles?  Yes please.  I spent a pleasant hour wandering through the One on One Bicycle Shop and the Handsome Cycle Co. sipping on the most BEAUTIFUL cup of coffee.  Washington Avenue, Minneapolis.

So Fresh and So Clean

I didn't buy any, but they sure smelled good. Grand Avenue Kowalski's.

Heels Over Head

Best Snowman Ever. Random street. Saint Paul.

Rollerdome

GO Girls getting their skate on. Metrodome. Downtown Minneapolis.

Tilia

43rd Street, Linden Hills, Mpls.

Old Home Turned Business Offices

Stairs. Whoa. West 7th.

Ward 6

Formerly the Hamm's Tasting Room, this place is full of deliciousness. Payne Avenue.

When life gives you snow...

....make an igloo! Colorful ice blocks. Random neighborhood.

Ready

Minnesota takes care of winter business. Feist Vet Hospital. Marshall.

A. Johnson & Sons

Ready for V-Day. 1738 Grand Avenue.

Hail The Vulc

Winter Carnival is here. Crazy people running around, frozen art and CRASHED ICE!!! Bring. It. On. Winter ROCKS!!!

This way...

Parking ramp...guess where...

Riff Raff

And THIS, my friends is what keeps the Riff Raff out of our fabulous jewel of a city. More for us, yay. P.S. I FUCKING LOVE WINTER!!!!!

Hush....

Winter mornings can be so peaceful. Random neighborhood, Saint Paul.

Motorcycle Show

Bikes and bikers make for great entertainment. Minneapolis Convention Center.

The Glockenspiel.

Because sometimes, it's fun to be German. West 7th Street.

Blue Moon Coffee Cafe

Whether you choose a hot or cold beverage, this is a nice place to enjoy some caffeine.

Flame

We ventured to a restaurant we'd never been to before.  Lured in by the promise of a big salad bar, we actually enjoyed this spot, located in Roseville Mall complex.

Hymie's Vintage Records

All that is awesome about music! Hymie's Vintage Records, 3820 East Lake Street.

Lemon Heaven

Recently gifted with Lemon Curd, I took it to The Neighborhood Cafe to have with my toast.  It was deliciously amazing!  Why did it take me so long to try this? 

Minnesota History Center

 Some great exhibits going on right now.  Loves me some Minnesota history.

Snow

Love the snow.  Love. Love. Love. The snow.

The Neighborhood After Dark

Now open for dinner.  Check them out!  Selby, just east of Snelling.