Thursday, June 30, 2011
Clean Machine
Garfield Ave. S.
photo: F. Davis DiPiazza (home again from 7 weeks in Spain... and is it ever HOT here!)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Casting a Shadow
A bicyclist rides by Smith Foundry--at 1855 E. 28th St. conveniently located, at one time, adjacent to the Soo Line Railroad, now the Midtown Greenway--not shown, to the left of the Foundry; since 1923 the company has been providing casting services for producing many engineered components of modern equipment and machinery.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Belong
The mosaic on the side of the Minneapolis Peace House reads, "A Place to Belong."
Their site says, "Peace House is a welcoming community located in a storefront in the Phillips neighborhood in the heart of inner city Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded and supported by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, we support one another by prayer and meditation and respectful listening. All who come to Peace House share on an equal footing with each other as persons."
510 East Franklin Avenue (by the entrance to 35W)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
James' House
James, enjoying the ambiance of his colorful house, originally built in 1878 in the Eastlake (architect Charles L.) style, then reframed into the current Craftsman style. As an artist and (retired) art teacher, James is applying his whimsical sensibility to adding decor to the interior, a studio, and the yard. It's an ongoing project.
More information on Eastlake and his influence: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Eastlake
Photo: Jo Ann Musumeci
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Jasmine Deli
Tim carries my favorite drink (drip coffee with sweetened condensed milk) at his family's Jasmine Deli--the best Vietnamese restaurant on Eat Street (or anywhere in town).
2532 Nicollet Avenue / (612) 870-4700
Photo: Francesca Davis DiPiazza
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
When giants walked the earth
One of the group of statues wandering around north of 26th St, in the grounds of MCAD.
Photo: Michael Wright
Photo: Michael Wright
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Washington's Toes
George Washington
Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, 24th Street and Stevens Ave.
I like the way George's toes extend out over the base of the statue.
Washburn-Fair Oaks Park, 24th Street and Stevens Ave.
I like the way George's toes extend out over the base of the statue.
This is a copy of a statue by Jean Antoine Houdon at the Virginia State Capitol. It was a gift to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board at the bicentennial of Washington's birth, 1931.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Rainbow
Former entrance to Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) on 24th Street (yes, I know it's slanting--it was more interesting that way).
Photo: Jo Ann Musumeci
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Norske Lutherske Mindekirken
I asked a guy passing by if this is still a working church. He replied, "I don't know. I go to a mosque."
Indeed, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, at 924 E. 21st Street (Philips) is still a working church (since 1922). Its web site says, "Mindekirken has ... a reputation for its music programs, including The Leiv Eriksson Festival, which features Norwegian artists working in a variety of media, particularly music. (Each October)"
So, come back in October!
Photo: Francesca Davis DiPiazza
Saturday, June 11, 2011
How Will We get Both Balls Down?
Photo: Esther Perry
The football got stuck in the tree, so they tossed up the basketball - to knock out the football. You know what happened. Erin got out the lightbulb changing pole and saved the game.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
gratitude
Mike, at Bob's
Photo: Francesca Davis DiPiazza (taken June 2010--I'm still in Spain; will return June 28)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Waite House
Wonderful Alive Intelligent Thing Everyone
Happy Outrageous Useful Successful Everyone
Discovered another bit of community on my travels today.
Photo: Michael Wright
Happy Outrageous Useful Successful Everyone
Discovered another bit of community on my travels today.
Photo: Michael Wright
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
98 in the Shade
And 103∘ in the sun--that's a record high for June 7, The previous high for this day in the Twin Ciies was 95∘in 2004.
Photo: Jo Ann Musumeci
Monday, June 6, 2011
Secret Path
This path was beaten by folks going from Stevens Ave. S. up to the 35W highway overpass at Lake Street. I came across it when I took my bike on an express bus I caught up there.
Cycle Twin Cities also featured this photo:
http://cycletc.com/2011/07/11/twin-cities-bike-picture-of-the-day-7-11-11
Cycle Twin Cities also featured this photo:
http://cycletc.com/2011/07/11/twin-cities-bike-picture-of-the-day-7-11-11
Sunday, June 5, 2011
"Blessed Are the Peacemakers"
"--JOIN US"
This altar adorns a fence on the 2800 block of Harriet Ave. S.
This altar adorns a fence on the 2800 block of Harriet Ave. S.
(I keep meaning to stick up a new photo of Paul Wellstone in place of this badly weather-beaten one, in the center. If you've got one...)
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Blowin' In The Wind
Photo: Jo Ann Musumeci
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