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 

Want. Shirt. Now.

China Tribune Travel and Visa Service

Are there enough people who need help traveling to China to keep a place like this in business?  There must be.  Snelling Avenue North

Pothole Season

Also known as summer in Minnesota. 

Summer Mornings...

Yes please.  More like this. 

Grand Old Day

Once more, with feeling, Grand Avenue put on it's annual street festival.  I couldn't have ordered up a more gorgeous day.  Some random images below.  Enjoy.

How Sweet It Is

Farmers Market, Saint Paul.

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.